# To appoint a bidder to conduct Screening, Verifications, and Reference Checks for four (4) years.

- **Reference:** RFQ/CMS/CS-HRR/01092026
- **Issuer:** [Council for Medical Schemes](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-medical-schemes.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-26
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-05 02:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**To appoint a bidder to conduct Screening, Verifications, and Reference Checks for four (4) years.** The CMS seeks an experienced provider to perform employment background screening and verification checks on an as‑needed basis, including fingerprint-based criminal checks, education and qualification verifications, right‑to‑work checks, and related due diligence for CMS staff, contractors, and executives, with fixed pricing over a four‑year term and strict data‑protection compliance.

#### Requirements
- Three reference letters (within the last five years; from at least two different clients; on official letterhead with authorised signatures and contact details).
- Proof of professional registration/membership with PBSA/NAPBS and/or SAFPS for staff handling the account (valid in last 12 months).
- Proof of ownership of the verification system or OEM rights to use the verification tool, with start/expiry dates.
- Compliance documents: SARS Tax Compliance PIN, CSD number, and complete SBD1, SBD4, and SBD6.1; tax compliance for all parties in joint ventures.
- Data protection and confidentiality measures and ability to deliver timely final verification reports.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 5 November 2026, 23:59 (closing time). (see metadata; RFQCS@medicalschemes.co.za for responses)
- Submission method: Electronic submission to email RFQCS@medicalschemes.co.za.
- Documents to submit: SARS PIN, CSD report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, completed SBD1/4/6.1; PBSA/NAPBS SAFPS proof; three reference letters; OEM verification‑tool ownership proof.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: SARS PIN; Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; tax compliance; B-BBEE documentation.
- Briefing: Not specified in documents.
- Documents location: RFQ and submission details are in attachments (e.g., RFQ-To appoint a service provider to conduct Screening Verifications and Reference Checks.pdf).
- Evaluation: 80/20 preference points (Price 80, Specific Goals 20) under PPPFA 2022; ensure proof for HDI, Black ownership, ownership by women, disabilities, and youth as applicable; SBD6.1 required for points.
- Pricing: Submit a detailed, fixed four-year pricing breakdown (Table 1) covering all checks and services; prices remain firm for the contract duration.

## Description

To appoint a bidder to conduct Screening, Verifications, and Reference Checks for four (4) years.

## Documents

- RFQ-To appoint a service provider to conduct Screening Verifications and Reference Checks.pdf..pdf
- RFQ-To appoint a service provider to conduct Screening Verifications and Reference Checks.pdf

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