Internal audit and forensic investigation services for the department of home affairs

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Appointment of an appropriately qualified service provider/s with suitable experience to

Render internal audit services and forensic investigation on behalf of the department on an

“As-and-when required” basis, over a period of three (3) years, with an option to extend with a

Further two (2) years subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds

Closing date and time of bid:

26 June 2026 at 11h00

Bidders are invited to a non-compulsory virtual (Microsoft Teams) briefing session that will be held as follows:

Date and time: Friday, 12 June 2026 at 13h00 to 14h00

Link to the virtual meeting

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/339460839296414?p=mMFMXWRSsu7ZHVVy3w

Disclaimer

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA)’s bid documents and tender processes are free of charge. DHA will not call

or send any official to demand payment for tender services.

Be advised that all tender notices, bids received, and awards are published on www.dha.gov.za &

www.etenders.gov.za

The Department requests all suppliers and the business communities out there to be vigilant around matters of

procurement and if in doubt, do not hesitate to contact the contact persons on the relevant procurement document

or the department.

Bid validity period: 90 days

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Objectives

1. The objectives (aim) of this tender are:

• To invite bids from suitable service provider(s) to establish a panel of Internal Audit service providers and Forensic

Investigators for the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on an “as-and-when required” basis for a period of three (3)

years, with an option to extend with a further two (2) years subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

2. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invites proposals for the establishment of a panel of qualified Internal Audit service

providers and Forensic Investigators for a fixed term of three (3) years.

3. The objective of this request for proposals is to identify suitably qualified and experienced auditors across specific areas

of internal auditing, as well as to build a pool of forensic investigators with the requisite expertise. This is necessary due

to the often unplanned and unpredictable nature of forensic assignments and investigations.

4. The selected panel of service providers must collectively demonstrate the technical capability, functional expertise, and

relevant experience required to deliver the specified services effectively.

5. This RFP outlines the detailed service requirements against which contracts will be awarded. Service providers who meet

the compliance criteria and are appointed to the panel will be allocated assignments on a rotational basis, considering

their availability, capacity, skills, experience, and any other relevant considerations specific to each engagement.

Scope and extent of the tender

6. The successful bidder(s) will be expected to execute and conduct the following tasks for/ provide the following

services/items to the Department:

➢ Internal Audit derives its mandate from the Audit Committee and the Accounting Officer, in terms of:

• The PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• The Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• The department’s Internal Audit Charter.
• King V Principles on governance.

➢ The successful bidder will be expected to execute and conduct the following tasks for/ provide the following services

/ items to the Department:

• Category 1 – Internal Audit services
• Category 2 – Forensic Investigations

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➢ In delivering the required services in each category, the bidders should be able to provide the following key

deliverables:

❖ CATEGORY 1 – Internal Audit services

The Internal Audit scope shall include but not be limited to:

➢ Internal audit reviews – execution of detailed internal audit reviews in line with Global Internal Audit Standards and

applicable public sector laws and regulations of the following key areas:

• Risk-based audits and Governance;
• Financial statements reviews;
• Audit of Performance Information;
• Compliance and Regularity audits.

➢ Information systems audit reviews – execution of detailed information systems audit reviews of the following key

areas:

• Perform applications control systems reviews including system Interfaces, and data analysis reviews;
• Perform ICT governance (alignment with COBIT, King V) and general controls reviews; including user account

management, change management and backups;

• Perform Disaster Recovery reviews and business continuity;
• Perform Cyber Security reviews, Network security reviews, database security reviews, network vulnerability

assessment and penetration testing, Intrusion detection system (IDS) review, Firewall security review, Antivirus,

patch management review;

• Data protection and compliance with privacy regulations.

➢ Project Governance assurance – execution of detailed project governance review of the following key areas:

• Perform project governance reviews
• Perform feasibility study reviews
• Perform project management reviews
• Perform post implementation reviews
• Perform reviews of the system development life cycle for new computer systems implemented or planned to be

implemented.

➢ Perform performance audits and contract/ project reviews focusing on the Economy, Efficiency and

Effectiveness (3 E’s).

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➢ Consulting assignment – perform consulting assignments as described in the DHA internal Audit methodology:

• Advisory services on risk and control issues;
• Input on system, process, and policy design (without management responsibility);
• Capacity building and knowledge transfer;
• Ad-how reviews.

➢ Combined Assurance – coordinate and facilitate the Combined Assurance activities of various assurance

providers:

• Contribute to the development of the Combined Assurance Plan.
• Map assurance activities to key risks across the three lines of defence.
• Provide consolidated assurance reports to the Audit Committee.
• Report on the adequacy, effectiveness, and coordination of combined assurance.

➢ Quality Assurance – perform periodic assessments to assess conformance with the internal audit charter, the

Standards, the Code of Ethics, and the efficiency and effectiveness of internal auditing in meeting the needs of its

various stakeholders.

❖ CATEGORY 2 – Forensic Investigations

The scope of forensic investigation services to be provided by the appointed service provider shall include, but not be

limited to, the following areas:

➢ Fraud and Corruption Investigations:

• Examination of allegations relating to theft, fraud, corruption, collusion, bribery, and misappropriation of funds.
• Detection and investigation of irregular transactions and conflict-of-interest cases.

➢ Financial Misconduct

• Review of financial records to detect falsification of documents, misstatement of accounts, or unauthorized

transactions.

• Investigation of procurement fraud, irregular expenditure, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

➢ Supply Chain and Procurement Irregularities

• Investigation of bid-rigging, collusion, fronting, and undue influence in the awarding of tenders/contracts.
• Assessment of deviations, contract splitting, and supplier kickbacks.

➢ Employee Misconduct and Maladministration

• Investigations into employee fraud, abuse of overtime, falsification of qualifications, and ghost employees.
• Cases of negligence, dereliction of duty, and abuse of organizational resources.

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➢ Information and Cyber Forensics

• Examination of electronic evidence (emails, databases, system logs, mobile devices, etc.).
• Investigation of data theft, cyber fraud, manipulation of records, and unauthorized system access.

➢ Asset Misuse and Misappropriation

• Misuse of Department property, motor vehicles, fuel, or equipment.
• Unauthorized disposal or misappropriation of organizational assets.

➢ Forensic Data Analytics

• Use of forensic tools and techniques to detect anomalies, duplicate payments, ghost suppliers, and suspicious

trends.

➢ Legal and Disciplinary Support

• Preparation of investigation reports that are admissible in legal and disciplinary proceedings.
• Provision of expert testimony in disciplinary hearings, arbitration, and courts.

Note: Bidders must indicate their preferred category(ies) on the prequalification criteria in line with their expertise

and failure to do so will result in elimination.

Special conditions of contract

7. To achieve the above the successful bidder will be required to meet the following requirements:

• The service provider(s) may not recruit or shall not attempt to recruit an employee of the Department of Home Affairs

for the purposes of preparation of bid or for the duration or the execution of this contract or any part thereof.

Panel Structure and Allocation of Work

• Appointment is to a panel of service providers, not a guarantee of work and work will be allocated on a rotational or

needs-based basis, considering expertise, resources, and past performance.

• The department reserves the right to reallocate work if the appointed provider fails to deliver.

Independence and Conflict of Interest

• The prospective service providers must be in good standing in all respects including ethically and professionally.
• Service providers must maintain independence from management and operations.
• Service providers must not participate in other departmental contracts that may potentially impair their independence

and objectivity.

• Any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest must be declared in writing immediately.
• Breach may lead to termination.

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• A comprehensive document outlining the audit objectives, scope, approach, key risks, resource requirements,

timelines, and alignment to the department’s strategic and operational risks.

• Identification and documentation of key risks and controls, informed by the department’s risk register, prior audit

findings, and consultations with management.

• Development of structured, risk-based audit procedures tailored to the engagement area and in line with applicable

legislation, regulations, and internal control frameworks.

• A formal investigation plan must be submitted at the outset of each assignment, clearly outlining the objectives,

scope, methodology, required resources, timelines, and key risks. The plan must be agreed and signed-off by the

client prior to commencement.

• A draft forensic investigation report must be submitted for factual verification and management comment. The report

should include the background, scope, methodology, evidence summary, and preliminary findings. Draft reports are

expected within fifteen (15) working days after the completion of fieldwork.

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• All work must comply with the following documents and Poor-quality deliverables may be rejected, and rework must

be done at the provider’s cost:

o Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).

o The department’s Internal Audit Charter.

o PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

o King V Code on Corporate Governance.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

• All information obtained during assignments is confidential and service providers must comply with POPIA and any

other applicable data privacy laws.

• Confidential information must not be disclosed to third parties without written consent.

Performance Monitoring

• The Audit Committee and Internal Audit Unit will conduct regular performance reviews based on timeliness, quality,

and value-add.

• Consistent underperformance may result in removal from the panel.

➢ Internal audit reviews – execution of detailed internal audit reviews in line with Global Internal Audit Standards and

applicable public sector laws and regulations of the following key areas:

• Risk-based audits and Governance;
• Financial statements reviews;
• Audit of Performance Information;
• Compliance and Regularity audits.

➢ Information systems audit reviews – execution of detailed information systems audit reviews of the following key

areas:

• Perform applications control systems reviews including system Interfaces, and data analysis reviews;
• Perform ICT governance (alignment with COBIT, King V) and general controls reviews; including user account

management, change management and backups;

• Perform Disaster Recovery reviews and business continuity;
• Perform Cyber Security reviews, Network security reviews, database security reviews, network vulnerability

assessment and penetration testing, Intrusion detection system (IDS) review, Firewall security review, Antivirus,

patch management review;

• Data protection and compliance with privacy regulations.

➢ Project Governance assurance – execution of detailed project governance review of the following key areas:

• Perform project governance reviews
• Perform feasibility study reviews
• Perform project management reviews
• Perform post implementation reviews
• Perform reviews of the system development life cycle for new computer systems implemented or planned to be

implemented.

➢ Perform performance audits and contract/ project reviews focusing on the Economy, Efficiency and

Effectiveness (3 E’s).

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➢ Consulting assignment – perform consulting assignments as described in the DHA internal Audit methodology:

• Advisory services on risk and control issues;
• Input on system, process, and policy design (without management responsibility);
• Capacity building and knowledge transfer;
• Ad-how reviews.

➢ Combined Assurance – coordinate and facilitate the Combined Assurance activities of various assurance

providers:

• Contribute to the development of the Combined Assurance Plan.
• Map assurance activities to key risks across the three lines of defence.
• Provide consolidated assurance reports to the Audit Committee.
• Report on the adequacy, effectiveness, and coordination of combined assurance.

➢ Quality Assurance – perform periodic assessments to assess conformance with the internal audit charter, the

• Defined supervisory roles, responsibilities, and processes to ensure effective oversight, quality assurance, and timely

issue escalation during all phases of the engagement.

• Continuous monitoring of audit execution through working paper reviews, progress tracking, and periodic team

briefings, ensuring compliance with the PFMA and relevant Treasury regulations.

• Each report must include an executive summary, audit objectives and scope, methodology, detailed findings aligned

to risk ratings (i.e., high, medium, low), as well as clear, practical, and implementable recommendations.

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• The report must also reflect management’s responses and agreed corrective actions, including implementation

timelines.

• All reports must conform to the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and be aligned with the

principles of good governance, accountability, and financial management as outlined in the Public Finance

Management Act (PFMA), Act No. .

• The department expects one final audit report per engagement, submitted in both PDF and editable Word formats.

• A comprehensive final report must be delivered, incorporating management’s responses and addressing factual

accuracy. The report must be professional, court-ready, and suitable for use in disciplinary hearings, arbitration, and

litigation. It should include the executive summary, detailed evidence analysis, identification of implicated

individuals/entities, quantification of losses (if applicable), root causes, and recommendations for corrective action.

The final report is expected within ten (10) working days after receiving management’s comments on the draft.

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Quality Assurance 5 positive reference letters from the client for services 5

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external Quality points

2.2. The bid prepared by the Bidder shall comprise the following components:

a) Completed Technical Bid, including:

i. Invitation to Bid (SBD 1)

ii. Letter of Authority

• The title, name, surname, and position of an authorised person to sign the bidding documents and

communicate with the department on behalf of the bidding company.

• The contact details of the authorised person including the telephone number or work cell number and the

email address.

iii. Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 4)

iv. General Conditions of contract

v. CSD report

vi. Company’s profile

b) Financial Bid and Preferential points specific goals:

i. Pricing Schedule (SBD 3)

ii. Pricing Schedule Annexure/ Fee Structure as required on the TOR document.

iii. Preferential Points Claim Forms (SBD 6.1)

iv. SANAS B-BBEE Certificate/ Sworn Affidavit/ DTIC B-BBEE

2.3 Prices indicated on the Price Schedule shall be the total price of services including, where applicable:

• All duties and other taxes;

• The price of transportation, insurance, and other costs incidental to the delivery of the services to their final

destination;

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• The price of any other incidental services required in terms of the tender deliverables;

2.4 Prices quoted by the Bidder shall be fixed during the Bidder’s performance of the Contract and not subject to variation on

any account.

2.5 A bid submitted with a variable price quotation will be treated as non-responsive and rejected.

2.6 Prices shall be quoted in South African Rands.

2.7 The Department has limited resources and bids must be competitive, with market-related pricing, as this will be one of the

deciding factors in the final award of the contract.

3.5. The Department will evaluate and compare the financial bids only of those Bidders whose Technical Bid has been accepted

by the Department.

3.6. The Department’s evaluation of a financial bid will take into account information to be provided on the SBD 3 and/ or pricing

schedule/ fee structure where applicable.

• Fees will be based on the rates submitted in the tender.
• Payment is subject to satisfactory completion of work and approval of deliverables by the delegated official.
• No advance payments will be made.

phase of engagement projects, service providers may be required to travel to various Department of Home Affairs

service points across the country. These travel requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis, aligned

with project needs and associated risks.

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9.2. Expected commencement date:

• The contract will commence following the awarding of the tender, upon receipt of the signed acceptance letter

and the completed SBD 7.2 form from the appointed service provider(s).

9.3. Project period:

• The contract period shall be 36 months, commencing from the date of issuance of the appointment letters.

9.4. Bid proposal

• The service provider must provide a properly referenced bid proposal in response to this TOR document with

clear headings and information required to evaluate the bid against the requirements stipulated in this TOR

document. The bid proposal response must indicate the following:

➢ The bidding company’s profile, including proof of compliance with all the requirements as per the TOR

document.

➢ The pricing information. Bid price must include VAT and should be fully inclusive to deliver all goods / services

indicated in the terms of reference.

➢ Where substantiations are required, a copy of certification or proof is required to be attached to the bid

response.

• Bid documents must be submitted online on the National Treasury’s E-tender portal. Bidders must ensure that

their bids are uploaded timeously to the correct portal. The department will not take any responsibility for late

uploaded bids. The e-tender portal is open from the day the tender is advertised until the closing date and time.

Bidders are required to ensure that their status reflects “Submitted” before the closing time as they will not have

access once the tender is closed.

• The online e-Tender publication portal can be accessed on the following link: https://www.etenders.gov.za/
• Manual or hardcopy bids will not be accepted.
• Bidders to adhere to all the rules for the online bid submission.
• Bidders’ attention is drawn to the sequential submission format as per the checklist.
• Non-compliance with online bid submission WILL invalidate the bidder’s response.

9.5. Fee structure

• The fees for Internal Audit services and Forensic Investigation will be the fees as stipulated in The South African

Institute of Chartered Accountants Circular 1/2026/27 Guideline on Fees for Audits Done on Behalf of the Auditor-

General South Africa (AGSA).

• These rates apply from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and will escalate on 1 April annually in line with the circular

from The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

• The Service Provider is to provide the following in the bid:

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o Rate of the partner proposed for the bid.

o Rate per category of staff proposed for the bid.

o Rates per resources including specialized areas must be provided for the three (3) years.

Payment Terms: Payment Terms

• Fees will be based on the rates submitted in the tender.
• Payment is subject to satisfactory completion of work and approval of deliverables by the delegated official.
• No advance payments will be made.

Legal Compliance

• The service provider must comply with all relevant legislation (PFMA, Companies Act, Labour Laws, B-BBEE

requirement

Minimum functionality/qualifying score: 60

valid tax clearance certificate and/ or pin issued by South African Revenue Services (SARS) for all companies that

Tax compliance status

Tax compliance requirements

Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website

Tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd

Csd number

Csd number must be provided

CSD report

Central supplier database (csd), a csd

Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report for all companies that form part of a Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust

appointment letters

fication requirements. Bidders who fail to meet the pre-qualification requirements will be

• Bidders must indicate their compliance with the following prequalification criteria as required by the DHA.
• Only bidders who have complied with prequalification criteria will be evaluated for mandatory stage.

Pre-qualification criteria Comply Do not comply

2. Tax compliance requirements

2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website

Separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.

2.6 Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd

VAT registration

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 8

B-BBEE Details: must submit valid original tax clearance

certificates.

1.7. All bidders submitting bids as part of joint venture, consortium, must submit the following:

i. A Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust agreement signed by all companies forming a Joint Venture, Consortium or

Trust.

ii. A valid tax clearance certificate and/ or pin issued by South African Revenue Services (SARS) for all companies that

form part of a Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust.

iii. A Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report for all companies that form part of a Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust.

iv. A consolidated SANAS B-BBEE certificate or a consolidated B-BBEE certificate issued by the Companies and

Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

v. SBD 1, SBD 3, SBD 4, & SBD 6 forms must be completed using the Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust information

or the lead partner as indicated on the Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust agreement.

1.8. Foreign firms providing proposals must become familiar with local conditions and laws and take them into account in

preparing their proposals.

1.9. The service provider and its affiliates are disqualified from providing goods, works, and services to any private party to this

Agreement, or any eventual project that may result, directly or indirectly from these services.

1.10. Firms may ask for clarification on these tender documents or any part thereof up to close of business 1 week before the

deadline for the submission of the bids.

1.11. The Department reserves the right to return late bid submissions unopened.

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1.12. Firms may not contact the Department on any matter pertaining to their bid from the time when the bids are submitted to the

time the contract is awarded. Any effort by a bidder to influence bid evaluation, bid c

3.7. Subject to clause 3.1 above, no Bidder shall contact the Department on any matter relating to its bid, from the time of the bid

opening to the time the Contract is awarded. If the bidder wishes to bring additional information to the notice of the

4.10. In case of any failure to comply with any of the conditions of the contract or unsatisfactory rendering of service, the stipulation

of the General Conditions of Contract and the Special Conditions of Contract, shall be applicable.

4.11. Should the Department, after a reasonable period of notice, of not less than seven days, in writing, depending upon the

circumstances, call upon the service provider to comply with any of the conditions and should he/she fail to do so, the

Note:

• Disbursements will be capped at 10% of the contract / engagement amount.
• Quotations relating to cyber forensic examination and analysis services for electronic devices and imaged data

will be requested on an as-and-when-required basis

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ii. A valid tax clearance certificate and/ or pin issued by South African Revenue Services (SARS) for all companies that

form part of a Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust.

iii. A Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report for all companies that form part of a Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust.

iv. A consolidated SANAS B-BBEE certificate or a consolidated B-BBEE certificate issued by the Companies and

Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

v. SBD 1, SBD 3, SBD 4, & SBD 6 forms must be completed using the Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust information

or the lead partner as indicated on the Joint Venture, Consortium or Trust agreement.

1.8. Foreign firms providing proposals must become familiar with local conditions and laws and take them into account in

preparing their proposals.

1.9. The service provider and its affiliates are disqualified from providing goods, works, and services to any private party to this

4.1. The Department will determine to its satisfaction whether the Bidder that is selected as having submitted the highest

evaluated responsive bid meets the criteria specified in these documents, and is qualified to perform the contract

satisfactorily.

4.2. The determination will take into account the Bidder’s financial, technical and production capabilities. It will be based upon an

examination of the documentary evidence of the Bidder’s qualifications submitted by the bidder, as well as such other

information as the Department deems necessary and appropriate.

4.3. An affirmative determination will be a prerequisite for award of the Contract to the Bidder. A negative determination will result

in rejection of the Bidder’s bid, in which event the Department will proceed to the next highest evaluated bid to make a similar

determination of that Bidder’s capabilities to perform the contract satisfactorily.

Department’s right to vary Quantities at Time of Award

4.4. The Department reserves the right at the time of Contract award to increase or decrease the quantity of the services originally

specified in the Terms of Reference without any change in unit price or other terms and conditions.

Department’s right to accept or reject any or all Bids

4.5. The Department reserves the right to:

• Accept or reject all or individual items of this bid;

• Accept one or more bids submissions reject individual items;

• Request clarification or further information regarding any item in the Proposal;

• Request further information from any bidder after the closing date;

• Accept a bid that may not reflect the lowest pricing;

• Consider any bid that may not conform to any aspect of this bid;

• Annul the tender process and reject all bids at any time prior to contract award;

• Consider such alternate services, terms or conditions that may be offered, whether such offer is contained in a

Proposal or otherwise;

• Award the contract or any part thereof to one or more bidders; without thereby incurring any liability to the affected

• Appointment is to a panel of service providers, not a guarantee of work and work will be allocated on a rotational or

needs-based basis, considering expertise, resources, and past performance.

• The department reserves the right to reallocate work if the appointed provider fails to deliver.

• The prospective service providers must be in good standing in all respects including ethically and professionally.
• Service providers must maintain independence from management and operations.
• Service providers must not participate in other departmental contracts that may potentially impair their independence

and objectivity.

• Any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest must be declared in writing immediately.
• Breach may lead to termination.

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Quality Standards

• All work must comply with the following documents and Poor-quality deliverables may be rejected, and rework must

be done at the provider’s cost:

o Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).

o The department’s Internal Audit Charter.

o PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

o King V Code on Corporate Governance.

• All personnel assigned by the service provider to perform audit services under this contract may be subject to security

vetting and clearance by the Department or the relevant State Security Agency (SSA). This may include background

checks, criminal record screening, financial checks, and verification of qualifications.

• The Department reserves the right to reject or request the replacement of any service provider personnel who fail to

obtain the required clearance or who are deemed unsuitable due to security, ethical, or legal concerns.

• The service provider shall ensure that no unauthorised personnel are given access to departmental information,

premises, or systems without prior written approval. Failure to comply with this condition may result in contract

termination or legal action.

• Only South African Citizens Professionals to be allowed to participate.

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• All deliverables must be submitted in English, and must be customized to the operational context, risks, and

compliance environment of the department.

• Generic or template-style reports that are not tailored to the specific audit area will not be accepted.
• Service providers are also expected to uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with

applicable legislation, including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and internal departmental policies.

• Completion of the investigation work within the allocated time and budget, compliance with key standards and

procedures and safeguarding and confidentiality of client’s information.

time the contract is awarded. Any effort by a bidder to influence bid evaluation, bid comparisons, or bid award decisions in

The evaluation and award of the contract shall be conducted following applicable legislation, policies, and standards. The

Evaluation stages

10. The following evaluation process will be followed to evaluate the bids received

Stage Description Applicable for this bid

Stage 1A Briefing session Yes

Stage 1B Initial screening process / compliance with bid requirements Yes

Stage 2 Pre-qualification criteria evaluation Yes

Stage 3 Mandatory requirements evaluation Yes

Stage 4 Functionality requirements evaluation Yes

Stage 5 Price and Specific Goals evaluation Yes

Stage 1A: Briefing session

Stage 1B: Initial screening process/compliance with bid requirements

Stage 2: Pre-qualification criteria evaluation.

• Only bidders who have complied with prequalification criteria will be evaluated for mandatory stage.

stage of completion should the Department decide not to proceed with the tender.

➢ Quality Assurance – perform periodic assessments to assess conformance with the internal audit charter, the

b) Financial Bid and Preferential points specific goals

iii. Preferential Points Claim Forms (SBD 6.1)