Community Schemes Ombud Service Tenders & RFQ's

Bidders must submit proposals at the csos office. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the preferential procurement regulations, 2022.

Bids must be delivered to the csos bid box at the community schemes ombud service, ground floor, die anker building, 1279 mike crawford road, centurion, 0157, before the closing time. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided and not re-typed. The bid remains binding and irrevocable for 120 days from submission. Bidders must not be involved in more than one bid for this RFP; material changes in control or composition after submission must be reported in writing to the csos SCM section. The csos may require a formal presentation at its discretion, at the bidder's expense. Returnable documents: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.3 (Pricing schedule for professional services), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), proof of professional registration (saica, iiasa or irba), valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, csd report or number, and valid tax pin/letter. Proof of authority to sign (e.g., Company resolution) must accompany the bid. Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the csos office: ground floor, die anker building, 1279 mike crawford road, centurion, 0157, before the closing time of 12:00 on 10 september 2026. Late bids will not be accepted and, where practicable, will be returned unopened. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed, and in the prescribed format. One (1) original copy of the bid document is required. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the csos. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the PPPFA 80/20 system. - Valid b-bbee certificate (sanas-accredited, cipc-issued, or sworn affidavit for eme/qse). - Proof of csd registration (full detailed csd report). - Valid SARS tax pin number or tax compliance letter. - Company profile and completed table a (areas of specialisation). - Lead attorney's admission certificate, right of appearance in the high court, valid attorney's fidelity fund certificate (2026), and letter of good standing from the legal practice council (2026). - Detailed cv of the lead attorney (only one, clearly marked as lead attorney). - Reference letters or assessment forms (table b) from current or previous clients. - Cvs and admission certificates of professional staff. Disqualification risks: - any returnable form left unsigned or omitted. - Failure to comply with mandatory requirements. - Setting counter conditions or amending bid conditions. - Involvement in more than one bid for this RFP, directly or indirectly. - Bids received after the closing date and time.