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• Closing date & time: 17 February 2026 – 12:00 hrs.
• Price validity period: 60 days from the closing date.
• Project duration: 2 months from the date of appointment.
• No briefings or site visits are mentioned in the document.

• Name: Asisipho Matomane
• Phone: 069 008 3800
• Email: [email protected]
• Department: Supply Chain Management (merSETA)

• Submit the full bid by email to [email protected] no later than 17 February 2026 at 12:00 hrs.
• All submissions received after this deadline will be rejected.
• Required returnable documents:
• Completed Standard Bidding Document (SBD) including disclosure form.
• Detailed proposal and quotation (VAT‑inclusive).
• Company profile showing at least five (5) years of relevant HR strategy experience.
• Three (3) reference letters on company letterhead with contact details (appointment letters are NOT accepted).
• Curriculum vitae and certified qualifications of the Lead Consultant (minimum NQF Level 8) and Support Consultant.
• B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (minimum level 8).
• If bidding as a joint venture, a signed JV agreement and SBD for each legal entity.
• Preference points claim form (Standard Bidding Document) and any supporting proof for specific goals.
• Prices must be valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the closing date and must be firm, VAT‑inclusive and include all travel, accommodation and other disbursements.
• Failure to provide any of the above documents or to meet the administrative requirements will result in disqualification at the compliance stage.

• Evaluation is conducted in three stages (PPPFA/Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022):

1. Compliance – verification of all mandatory administrative documents (SBD, CSD registration, B‑BBEE, CVs, reference letters, etc.). Non‑compliance leads to immediate disqualification.

2. Technical Evaluation – each technical criterion is scored; overall minimum score required is 80 % and a minimum score for each individual criterion (as set out in the table). Failure to meet any individual minimum results in disqualification.

• Relevant experience (5 years public‑sector HR strategy) – 20 % (minimum 10 %).
• Reference letters – 20 % (minimum 10 %).
• Methodology & project plan – 20 % (minimum 20 %).
• Lead consultant capacity (5 years experience, NQF 8 qualification) – 40 %.
• Support consultant capacity – 20 %.

3. Preference Point System (80/20) – up to 20 points awarded for specific B‑BBEE/ownership goals (e.g., 51 % black ownership = 6 points, 30 % black women = 4 points, etc.).

• Bids that achieve the 80 % technical threshold proceed to price evaluation; the lowest acceptable price receives up to 80 points.
• Total score = Technical (max 80) + Preference points (max 20).

• Scope of work: develop a five‑year Human Capital Strategy and accompanying HR app development.
• Key activities:

1. Consult with Executive Manager: Corporate Services and Senior Manager: Human Capital.

2. Review merSETA Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan.

3. Produce a facilitation plan and conduct two full‑day HR strategy workshops (venue provided in Johannesburg).

4. Deliver a comprehensive HR Strategy document including objectives, action plans, KPIs, implementation roadmap and risk mitigation.

5. Provide a presentation and an implementation roadmap with quick‑win actions.

• Deliverables:
• Full HR Strategy document.
• Presentation for internal socialisation.
• Implementation and operating model roadmap.
• Project timeline: 2 months from appointment.
• Service location: merSETA head office, Gauteng (workshops in Johannesburg).

• All prices must be quoted in ZAR and be VAT‑inclusive.
• Quoted prices must be firm for at least 60 days from the closing date.
• Prices must include all related expenses (travel, accommodation, disbursements).
• Rates for consultants must not exceed the guidelines issued by SAICA (AGSA audit fees), DPSA (consultant fee guide) or other applicable remuneration guidelines.
• Disbursement costs to be reimbursed at AA rates (economy air travel, 3‑star accommodation, actual subsistence).
• No specific payment terms are stated; bidders should assume standard merSETA terms as per the contract.
• No performance or security bonds are mentioned.

• Supplier must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Provide a valid B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (minimum level 8).
• Submit CVs and certified qualifications for Lead Consultant (minimum NQF 8, 5 years HR strategy experience) and Support Consultant (minimum 3 years HR consulting experience, diploma/degree).
• Provide company registration (CIPC) and tax compliance documents.
• Submit three (3) reference letters on company letterhead with verifiable contacts.
• If bidding as a joint venture, include signed JV agreement and SBD for each entity.
• Preference points require supporting proof (B‑BBEE certificates, ownership declarations, medical certificate for disability ownership, etc.).