Appointment of legal specialist for review and reform of obsolete eastern cape health legislation (12-Month contract)

Technical and bidding enquiries: Noluthando Mjuluki. Phone: 083 279 7323. Email: [email protected]. Submission: e-Tenders portal.

Submit bids online via e-Tenders by 19 May 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted. Use official forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) as provided—do not re-type. Bids must be signed and include all required supporting documents. Failure to comply with submission rules (e.g., missing forms, unsigned documents, or non-compliance with tax/CSD requirements) may disqualify the bid. Briefing session via Microsoft Teams on 13 May 2026 at 11:00 (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/346987119137779?p=IAIeFWaEdAdDiVxJeP).

Evaluation follows a 4-stage process: 1) Administrative Compliance: Submit signed SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1, CSD registration proof, and tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD number). 2) Mandatory Requirements: LLB or equivalent degree + 10 years post-qualification legal experience (government/regulatory experience advantageous). Non-compliance invalidates the bid. 3) Functionality: Methodology (20 points max). Minimum 15/20 required to proceed; below 15 = disqualification. 4) Price (80 points) + Specific Goals (20 points): 80/20 preference system. Price scored via formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific Goals (20 points) awarded for: HDI ownership (4), gender (4), disability (4), youth (4), military veterans (2), locally based entity (2). Submit SBD6.1 + proof (e.g., CIPC certificates, ID copies, medical reports, lease agreements). Total score = price + specific goals, rounded to 2 decimal places.

Scope: 12-month assignment to review, advise on repeal/amendment of 3 Eastern Cape health laws: 1) Education and Training of Nurses and Midwives Act, 2) Eastern Cape Provincial Health Act, 3) Application of Health Standards in Traditional Circumcision Act. Deliverables: 1) Inception Report (work plan, methodology, schedule), 2) Legal Review Report (analysis, gaps, conflicts, recommendations), 3) Draft Legal Instruments (amendment/repeal bills, explanatory notes), 4) Stakeholder Consultation Report (feedback summary), 5) Final Consolidated Report (refined drafts, full analysis). Skills: Excellent analytical/drafting/legal interpretation, strong communication, stakeholder engagement, tight deadlines. Reporting: Director: Legal Services + Standing Committee on Law Review/State Law Advisor (OTP-EC). Bi-weekly progress meetings. Confidentiality: Strict; no disclosure without written approval. Intellectual property: All rights transfer to the Department. Payment Terms: 20% (Inception Report), 30% (Draft Legal Review Report), 30% (Draft Legal Instruments), 20% (Final Report). Fees fixed for 12 months; charging collapsed fees requires Director approval. Sub-contracting requires written Department consent. Fronting prohibited.

Pricing: Firm prices in ZAR, inclusive of all taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL). Offer valid for 60 days from closing date. Submit SBD3.1 (Pricing Schedule) with hourly rates and total per deliverable. Payment linked to approved deliverables. No upfront payments; milestones must be met. Bonds/guarantees: Not explicitly stated.

Tax Compliance: Submit TCS PIN (via SARS e-Filing) or CSD number. Consortia/JVs/sub-contractors must each submit separate TCS/CSD proof. Foreign suppliers: Register for TCS PIN only if resident/operating in RSA; otherwise, not required. CSD Registration: Mandatory for all bidders; submit proof. Professional Registration: Legal Practitioner must be admitted to High Court of SA for ≥10 years. Conflict of Interest: Disclose any conflicts (SBD4). B-BBEE: Points claimed via SBD6.1 for HDI ownership, gender, disability, youth, military veterans, local entity. Fronting: Prohibited; disqualification if detected. State Employees: Bidders, directors, or members employed by the state are disqualified.