Appointment of at least three (03) but not more than six (06) legal firms to serve on the panel of legal and compliance experts for a period of three (3) years
What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
Cathsseta invites bids from legal firms to serve on a panel of legal and compliance experts for a 3-year period, providing services in corporate/commercial law, labour law, litigation, and investigations. The tender aims to appoint 3-6 firms to support cathssetaβs legal needs on an as-needed, rotational basis.
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technical scope
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financial capacity
7 sourced criteria
pricing
2 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
28 sourced criteria
evaluation
20 sourced criteria
experience
3 sourced criteria
personnel
2 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
Source analysis requires completion or review
delivery contract
2 sourced criteria
equity registrations
2 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Scope of services:
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Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
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Submit bids by 31 May 2021 at 11:00am to the bid box at CATHSSETA Head Office, 270 and 294 George Road, Erand Gardens, Midrand, Johannesburg. Late bids will not be accepted.
Required documents:
3 hardcopies (1 original + 2 copies) and 1 electronic copy (CD/USB).
All bids must use official forms provided (do not re-type).
Incomplete submissions (insufficient copies or missing documents) will be disqualified.
Email or fax submissions are not accepted.
Clarifications:
Technical/SCM enquiries must be emailed to [email protected] by 21 May 2021.
No verbal enquiries accepted.
Answers will be published on www.cathsseta.org.za (under Bids).
Disqualification risks:
Late submissions.
Non-compliance with bidding procedures or document requirements.
Attempts to influence the process, collusion, or fronting (may be reported to SAPS under PRECCA, 2004).
Labour Law/Employment: Employment relations, disciplinary enquiries (facilitation/chairing), HR matters, representation at Labour Courts/CCMA, arbitrations/dispute resolution.
Litigation and Investigations: Investigations/forensic investigations, legal opinions on investigations, litigation, legal opinions on litigation matters.
Requirements:
Only legal practices established under the Legal Practice Act (with Attorneys Act) will be considered.
Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate required.
Firms must sign confidentiality and indemnity agreements upon appointment.
Work is assigned on a rotational, as-needed basis; no guaranteed volume.
Panel members must maintain the same team profile as per bid documentation (written approval required for changes).
Subcontracting or assignment of work requires prior written authorisation from CATHSSETA.
Proposal requirements:
Outline methods, current staff (CVs), timeframes, and costs.
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation/regulations and experience in providing legal services to organs of state.
Provide evidence of previous experience (references, complexity of matters, extent of engagement).
Submit a pricing schedule (SBD Form 3.3) with hourly and daily rates (inclusive of VAT) for each position: Director/Partner, Senior Associate, Associate, Candidate Attorney.
Rates must align with the proposed team structure.
Payment terms: Per assignment, as per the pricing schedule and letter of appointment/instruction.
Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (SARS) or CSD number.
Valid B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Company registration documents (CIPC).
Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (<3 months old).
Valid Admission Certificate to Law Society/Legal Practice Council + current membership (<3 months old).
Company profile and historical experience per practice area (with reference letters).
Additional requirements:
Consortia/joint ventures: Each member must submit separate TCS PIN/CSD number, registration documents, and a joint venture agreement.
Foreign suppliers: Must confirm RSA residency/branch/permanent establishment or tax liability; if none, TCS PIN not required.
No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or entities with directors/members in the service of the state.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Labour Law/Employment: Employment relations, disciplinary enquiries (facilitation/chairing), HR matters, representation at Labour Courts/CCMA, arbitrations/dispute resolution.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Ningiza Horner Incorporated as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 0 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
Litigation and Investigations: Investigations/forensic investigations, legal opinions on investigations, litigation, legal opinions on litigation matters.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
12Inferred operational need
Submit a pricing schedule (SBD Form 3.3) with hourly and daily rates (inclusive of VAT) for each position: Director/Partner, Senior Associate, Associate, Candidate Attorney.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
15Inferred operational need
Fixed pricing schedule required for hourly/daily rates (inclusive of VAT) per position (Director/Partner, Senior Associate, Associate, Candidate Attorney).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
The linked award records Ningiza Horner Incorporated as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 0 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
17Inferred operational need
Submit bids by 31 May 2021 at 11:00am to CATHSSETA Head Office, Midrand, with 3 hardcopies (1 original + 2 copies) and 1 electronic copy (CD/USB). Late or incomplete submissions are disqualified.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records Ningiza Horner Incorporated as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 0 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
18Inferred operational need
Disqualification risks: Non-compliance with bidding procedures, collusion, fronting, or attempts to influence the process.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records Ningiza Horner Incorporated as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 0 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
19Inferred operational need
Submit bids by 31 May 2021 at 11:00am to the bid box at CATHSSETA Head Office, 270 and 294 George Road, Erand Gardens, Midrand, Johannesburg. Late bids will not be accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
45Inferred operational need
Minimum functionality score of 70/100 required; evaluation includes experience (10+ years preferred), team expertise, location (Johannesburg/Gauteng preferred), and reference letters (7+ for full points).
Threshold: Minimum functionality score of 70/100 required
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
46Scored criterion
Evaluation is based on functionality (minimum 70/100 points required) and the 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA, 2017).
Threshold: minimum 70/100 points required) and the 80/20 preference point syste
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Ningiza Horner Incorporated as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 0 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
70Delivery obligation
Legal firms must be established under the Legal Practice Act, with a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate, and sign confidentiality/indemnity agreements upon appointment.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
71Delivery obligation
Firms must sign confidentiality and indemnity agreements upon appointment.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
72Mandatory requirement
Mandatory documents: Valid Tax Compliance PIN (or CSD number), B-BBEE Certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs), Fidelity Fund Certificate (<3 months old), Law Society/Legal Practice Council admission certificate, company registration, and SBD Forms 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1, 7.2, 8, 9.
Threshold: 3 months
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Ningiza Horner Incorporated.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
73Inferred operational need
Valid B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.