Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 26 May 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-1125
The south african qualifications authority (saqa) is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver expert labour and employment law advisory services over a 24-month period. The scope includes legal opinions, disciplinary hearing support, ccma and labour court representation, and pension law advice.
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdf
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver expert labour and employment law advice, litigation support, and pension law services for a period of 24 months.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdfClosing date: 26 May 2021 at 12:00.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdfContact person: Mr Kyle Govender. Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdfProposals must be submitted via email to [email protected]. The submission must include: 1. Completed and signed SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, and SBD 9 forms. 2. Proof of CSD registration (Supplier Number/Unique Number) and Tax Pin. 3. Valid B-BBEE certificate (with SANAS logo) or EME affidavit. 4. A detailed proposal covering: professional profile, academic qualifications, experience in labour law (specifically public sector), charge-out rates, and percentage of availability for the 24-month period.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdfThe evaluation follows three stages: 1. Screening of mandatory documents (non-compliance leads to disqualification). 2. Functionality evaluation (minimum threshold of 80/100 points required). 3. Price and B-BBEE (80/20 preference point system). Functionality is scored based on: Qualifications (10 pts), CV/Experience (30 pts), Reference letters (30 pts), and Evidence of engagement in specific legal fields over the past 3 years (30 pts).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdfThe service provider will provide labour and employment law advice and services for 24 months. Scope includes: 1. Labour and Employment Law: Legal opinions, disciplinary hearing support, CCMA/Labour Court representation, and union negotiation advice. 2. Pension Law: Legal advice on pension fund legislation and administration. 3. Ad-hoc legal advice as required. Service levels require advice on labour matters within 5 working days of request.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdfBidders must provide a price schedule using the provided SBD 3.1 format, detailing hourly rates for specific services (e.g., chairing disputes, CCMA representation, Labour Court representation). Only firm prices will be accepted. Penalties of 10% of the specific assignment cost apply for failure to meet service level standards.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ - Labour law services May 2021.pdfMandatory compliance includes: 1. CSD registration and valid Tax Pin. 2. Submission of SBD 3.1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9. 3. Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS logo required) or EME affidavit. 4. Proof of professional capacity/accreditation (e.g., Law Society, AFSA membership, or relevant professional body).
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