The NLSA seeks to appoint a suitably qualified external legal service provider to provide anindependent written legal opinion on the interpretation of the applicable legislative frameworkgoverning the powers and responsibilities of the NLSA Board.Closed

Overview

The NLSA seeks to appoint an external legal service provider to prepare an independent written legal opinion interpreting the legislative framework governing the powers and responsibilities of the NLSA Board. Bidders should be suitably qualified law firms or practitioners with a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Legal Practice Council for the lead practitioner, and proven experience in providing legal opinions on legislative interpretation. The opinion must address the NLSA Act, PFMA, and related legislation, and clarify Section 9(2) of the NLSA Act in relation to remuneration and conditions of service, among other issues. Deliverables include a comprehensive opinion, a compliance/implementation matrix, and a board briefing. Deliverables must be delivered within five working days of the PO (per the Terms of Reference).

Requirements

• Mandatory SBDs: SBD 4 and SBD 6.1.
• Mandatory compliance: valid Fidelity Fund Certificate and Certificate of Good Standing for the lead practitioner (Stage 2).
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest and relationships that may bias the procurement process.
• Not listed on the National Treasury restricted suppliers list; compliance with GCC.
• Lead practitioner: CV and certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months).
• Submission of reference letters demonstrating relevant experience in legal opinions on legislative interpretation.
• Detailed approach/methodology and a pricing schedule with breakdown (including deliverables: inception, records review, draft and final opinions, presentation, and disbursements).
• Price/evaluation: 70-point minimum in technical evaluation; 80/20 or 90/10 preference system applicable as per SBD 6.1; H/O specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE) may apply.
• Compliance with the GCC; quotations valid for 60 days.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 26 October 2026 at 14:00 (RFQ closing).
• Submission method: Electronic submission to quotations@nlsa.ac.za (per Terms of Reference) with due reference to the Bid Number/Description. (See Terms of Reference: “Independent Legal Opinion” for submission details.)
• Documents to submit: SBD 4, SBD 6.1; Fidelity Fund Certificate; Certificate of Good Standing; CV and qualifications of lead practitioner; reference letters; Approach & Methodology; Pricing Schedule; B-BBEE certificate; any other supporting documents per Section D/E of the RFQ.
• Mandatory registrations/pre-qualifications: Fidelity Fund Certificate and Good Standing; disclosure of conflicts; not on restricted suppliers list.
• Deliverables timeline: final signed legal opinion within five (5) working days from PO; board presentation and clarifications thereafter.
• Where to obtain documents: Terms of Reference PDF and attached RFQ documents (Download Documents). (Terms of Reference for the Independent Legal Opinion.pdf)