THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE MEDIATION OVER A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD TO SERVE UNDER THE PANEL OF THE LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT FACILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENTClosed

Overview

The appointment of service providers to provide mediation over a three-year period to serve under the panel of the Land Rights Management Facility of the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Bidders should have mediation expertise related to ESTA, LTA, restitution and land rights matters, with capacity to support indigent land reform beneficiaries; familiarity with South African public-sector processes is beneficial.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to provide mediation services under the ESTA and LTA frameworks and related land reform legislation.
• Registration with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and inclusion of the CSD reference on the bid form; compliance with tax obligations (SARS PIN or Tax Clearance, with TCS where applicable).
• Completion of all attached bid forms (GCC, SBD1, SBD2, SBD3.3, SBD4, SBD6.1, and related credit and authority forms) and submission of proof of signatory authority (board resolutions or equivalent).
• Compliance with the General Conditions of Contract and submission of all required documents as specified (including Terms of Reference).
• Evidence to support claim for specific procurement goals (HDI, gender, disability, youth, locality in Limpopo) if applicable, with proof as prescribed (SBD6.1).
• If sub-contracting, disclosure of sub-contracting arrangements and HDI status of sub-contractors.

How to Apply

• Deadline and briefing: Mandatory briefing 28 July 2026 at 11:00, closing date 18 August 2026 at 11:00. (see BID5-2-2/1LP.pdf)
• Submission method: Bids must be deposited in the Bid Box at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, ABSA Building, 70 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane, in a SEALED ENVELOPE. Include bid number, bidder name, and closing date. (see BID5-2-2/1LP.pdf)
• Documents to submit: Complete and submit the attached GCC, SBD forms (SBD1, SBD2, SBD3.3, SBD4, SBD6.1), Authority to Sign, Credit Instruction forms, and Terms of Reference. (see BID5-2-2/1LP.pdf)
• Registrations and pre-qualifications: Register with CSD and provide reference numbers; provide SARS Tax Compliance or PIN; where no TCS PIN, provide CSD number. Ensure compliance with tax and supplier database requirements. (see BID5-2-2/1LP.pdf)
• Briefing details: Compulsory briefing session at DLRRD ABSA Building, Polokwane (70 Hans van Rensburg Street). (see BID5-2-2/1LP.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid documents: Refer to the bid package attached to BID5-2-2/1LP.pdf for the complete set of forms and requirements.