Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (Sasseta)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
14 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
74 Waterfall Drive Corporate Campus - Midrand - Midrand - 2090
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172867
Sasseta requests proposals from subject matter experts to develop eight external integrated summative assessment (eisa) instruments with marking memoranda for the family law practitioner occupational qualification (saqa ID 119432, nqf level 5, 205 credits). The successful bidder must achieve 100% functionality score to proceed to the 80/20 preference points evaluation, and all proposals must be submitted by 14 october 2026 at 15:00 via email to [email protected].
Functionality: 100% minimum score required; both EISA developer experience (1+ signed reference letter) and legal CV (3+ years experience) must score 1/1 to proceed
Closing: 14 October 2026 at 15:00; submit by email to [email protected]
Qualification: LLB or higher legal qualification (SAQA verified for international), non-submission leads to automatic disqualification
Experience: 3+ years legal experience demonstrated via CV plus 1+ completed EISA/FISA/QAS assignment with signed reference letter from previous client
Registration: CSD registration by closing date; provide CSD number (MAAA...)
Specific Goals: Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required; points allocated 10 for black ≥51% ownership, 5 for black women ≥30%, 3 for black youth ≥30%, 2 for SA-owned enterprises promotion
Forms: All mandatory SBD 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1 completed and signed; GCC initialled on every page
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 - 11:00
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74 Waterfall Drive Corporate Campus - Midrand - Midrand - 2090
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Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)05 Oct
2026
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2026
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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 Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf
SASSSETA invites bids from Subject Matter Experts to develop eight unique EISA examination instruments, exemplars and marking scripts for the Family Law Practitioner occupational qualification. The expert must hold an LLB or higher, have at least three years of legal experience, and deliver the instruments within six weeks. Bids are assessed on functionality (minimum 100%) and the 80/20 preference point system.
Annexure A GCC.pdf
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (Sasseta) in Gauteng seeks the appointment of Subject Matter Experts to develop Exemplars and EISA instruments, and to provide the EISA Exam Script and Marking Script for the Registered Occupational Qualification (Family Law).
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Background: SASSETA is a SETA mandated by QCTO as Development Quality Partner (DQP) and Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) to develop and manage External Integrated Summative Assessments (EISA) for occupational qualifications.
Purpose: Appoint Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop EISA instruments, exemplars, exam scripts and marking scripts for the Occupational Qualification: Family Law Practitioner (SAQA 119432, NQF 5, 205 credits).
Scope: Develop 8 unique EISA instruments with marking memoranda, comply with QAS Addendum, engage Quality Partners, submit development reports, address moderator feedback.
Contract duration: Appointment until 31 March 2027.
Development period: 3 weeks per qualification (6 weeks total).
Conflict of interest restrictions: Cannot serve as both developer and moderator for same qualification; cannot be accredited skills development provider.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 14 October 2026 at 15:00
Compulsory briefing: None (marked not compulsory)
Contract period: From date of appointment until 31 March 2027
Development timeframe: 3 weeks per qualification (6 weeks total for 8 EISA tools)
Price validity: 90 days from closing date
Reporting deadline: Within 7 days of work completion
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries (procurement and technical):
Submission address:
Service delivery:
Anti-corruption hotline: 0800 162 111
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Closing: 14 October 2026 at 15:00
Format: PDF on company letterhead
Required returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Two-stage evaluation:
Rating scale: 0 (not submitted/unacceptable) or 1 (satisfactory). Both criteria must score 1.
Black ownership ≥51%: 10 points
Black women ownership ≥30%: 5 points
Black youth ownership ≥30%: 3 points
Promotion of SA-owned enterprises: 2 points
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Develop 8 unique External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) instruments with marking memoranda for Occupational Qualification:
Deliverables:
Constraints:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory qualifications and experience:
Functionality scoring: Both criteria must achieve satisfactory (1) rating; 0 rating disqualifies.
Quality Management
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Quality framework: QCTO sets standards via qualification model, provisioning, and assessment (EISA). SASSETA acts as AQP.
EISA instruments must comply with Qualification Assessment Specification (QAS Addendum).
Quality Partners (QPs) engaged during development.
Moderation: EISA developers must address all moderator issues on exam papers.
Development reports signed and submitted.
Functionality evaluation ensures bidder capability: proven track record in EISA/FISA/QAS development and legal subject matter expertise.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Pricing via SBD 3.3 (Professional Services).
Single line item: OC: Family Law Practitioner – total price in RSA currency inclusive of VAT.
Price must be firm, inclusive of VAT, valid 90 days from closing.
Quotation on company letterhead in PDF format must match SBD 3.3 total.
Travel costs reimbursed per Department of Transport rates with pre-approval:
No other pricing schedules or bill of quantities.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: SBD 3.3 (Professional Services) – firm price inclusive of VAT
Price validity: 90 days from closing date
Travel and disbursements (pre-approved by SASSETA):
No bid security, performance bond, or retention mentioned
Payment terms: Not specified beyond submission of invoices/receipts
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory eligibility:
B-BBEE for preference points:
Company authority:
Contractual:
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Contract formation: General Conditions of Contract (GCC) initialled on every page forms part of contract.
Intellectual property: All products, data, documents confidential; cannot be used/distributed without SASSETA written approval; confidentiality agreement required.
POPIA compliance: Vendor information used solely for bid evaluation, retained per records policy, secured per industry standards.
SASSETA rights: Cancel purchase order or delay selection without explanation; not select any respondent; exclude services; negotiate terms; not accept lowest quotation.
Contract period: From appointment until 31 March 2027 (open for amendments).
Reporting: To ETQA Manager, reports within 7 days of work completion.
Travel: Pre-approval required; rates per Department of Transport; economy flights; Group A hire cars (Group B outside Gauteng); accommodation ≤ R1 400/night (3-star inclusive).
Anti-corruption: Hotline 0800 162 111 for suspicious activity.
Section
Source: RFQ Document - EISA Development Family Law Oct 26.pdf (RFQ)Functionality evaluation (gatekeeper – 100% required):
Rating: 0 = not submitted/unacceptable; 1 = satisfactory. Both must score 1.
Price and Specific Goals (80/20):
Black ownership ≥51% (10 pts)
Black women ownership ≥30% (5 pts)
Black youth ownership ≥30% (3 pts)
SA-owned enterprises promotion (2 pts)
Documentation for specific goals: B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, CIPC registration, certified director IDs, CSD report, declaration letter. Non-submission = 0 points.
Important Dates
Source: Annexure A GCC.pdf (TENDER)Closing: 14 October 2026 at 11:00
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure A GCC.pdf (TENDER)Scope: appointment of subject matter experts to develop exemplars, EISA instruments, and provide EISA exam script and marking script for the Registered Occupational Qualification (Family Law).
Deliverables:
Sector: safety and security education and training
Qualification type: registered occupational qualification
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure A GCC.pdf (TENDER)Tax status: bidders must have tax matters in order. A SARS tax clearance certificate (original) is required before award.
Returnable forms (standard National Treasury forms, to be completed and signed):
CSD registration required.
Note: no specific B-BBEE level threshold, CIDB grade, or professional registration requirement is stated in the available document text.
Contractual Terms
Source: Annexure A GCC.pdf (TENDER)General Conditions of Contract (GCC) July 2010 apply, supplemented by Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) where stated. SCC prevails over GCC in any conflict.
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+27 11 087 5555[email protected]www.sasseta.org.za74 Waterfall Dr, Midrand, 2066, South Africa
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