# The appointment of a rates based tender for the provision of due diligence, probity audit and professional services for supply chain management and governance services on an ad-hoc basis

> This tender closed on 2026-08-26.

- **Reference:** 20S/2026/27
- **Issuer:** [City of Cape Town](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/city-of-cape-town.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-26 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Finance and insurance](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/K.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The City of Cape Town SCM invites bids for a rates-based contract to provide due diligence, probity audit and professional services for supply chain management and governance services on an ad-hoc basis.** The contract covers Basic (A), Comprehensive (B) and Ad hoc (C) due diligence, with a 36-month term from start date, and a main contractor with up to two alternatives (where possible).

#### Requirements
- Eligibility and functional criteria including mandatory professional body registrations for lead personnel and SCM specialists; minimum scores for functionality (70/100); and returnable documents (e.g., F.13 series) as specified in the tender (Tender No 20S-2026/27.pdf).
- Compliance with SCM Policy, tax clearance, and non-encumbrance from abuse of SCM processes; conflicts of interest declarations required.
- Pre-qualification: active registration on the City’s Supplier Database and on the National Treasury CSD; Tax Compliance PIN; and proof of active professional registrations.
- Staffing: Lead Partner and key personnel must meet specified professional registrations and experience thresholds; different staff proposed for basic vs. comprehensive DD (Schedules F.13C and related letters).
- Bid integrity: 120-day bid validity; adherence to pricing and returnable documents; site/clarification meeting where indicated (via Teams) (see Tender No 20S/2026/27.pdf).

#### How to Apply
- Site clarification meeting: 11 August 2026, 09:30–11:30, via Teams (not compulsory but strongly recommended) (Tender No 20S/2026/27.pdf).
- Submit in a sealed envelope to Tender Box 198, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by closing at 10:00 on 19 August 2026 (or per attached document) (Tender No 20S/2026/27.pdf). If too large, request alternative submission instructions.
- Required documents: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Price Schedule, Returnable Documents (Schedule F.13, etc.), certificates, and proof of registrations (see Annexure F and Schedule F.13 in Tender No 20S/2026/27.pdf).
- Obtain bid documents from the City’s tender office or portal; tender fee is R200 for hard copies (not for downloads). Contact: Finance.Tenders@capetown.gov.za.

## Description

The appointment of a rates based tender for the provision of due diligence, probity audit and professional services for supply chain management and governance services on an ad-hoc basis

The appointment of a rates based tender for the provision of due diligence, probity audit and professional services for supply chain management and governance services on an ad-hoc basis

Department: Supply Chain Management

## Documents

- Tender No 20S-2026-2027.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [City of Cape Town](https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/tenderportal/Tender/Details/327110)
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