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Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Brummeria - Lynwood - Tshwane - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157606
The department of science and innovation (dsti) seeks to appoint a panel of co-sourced internal audit service providers for 36 months to augment its internal audit function (iaf). The scope includes assurance and advisory services, ICT audits, and project audits across financial, operational, compliance, and data analytics domains, aligned with iia standards and public sector regulations.
Returnable Documents: Not specified in the provided text.
Submit proposals by 11:00 on 23 June 2026. Accepted formats: 1 original hard copy + 1 electronic version (USB). No email, fax, or telegram submissions. Deposit bids in the Tender Box at: CSIR Building no 41, Scientia Campus (CSIR, South Gate Entrance), 627 Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184. Clearly mark the envelope with: Bid No, Description, Closing Date/Time, and Service Provider Name/Address. Late submissions (after 11:01) will be returned unopened. Proposals must follow the required structure: Company Profile, Understanding of Scope, Methodology, Proposed Implementation Plan, Team Organogram, Team CVs, Project Experience (Reference Letters), Demonstration of Functionality Assessment. Non-compliance with this format will lose points on functionality criteria.
{
"mandatory": [
"Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD).",
"Compliant tax status (SARS/CSD).",
"IIASA accreditation as an Internal Audit service provider.",
"Project Leader must be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with valid certificate.",
"Minimum qualifications: NQF Level 7 (Bachelor’s) for auditors in relevant fields (internal audit, accounting, IT, project management).",
"Proven experience in at least one category (A, B, or C) with verifiable references.",
"Ability to obtain security clearance for all personnel (including subcontractors)."
],
"scored": [
"Team experience: >10 years (Project Leader), >7 years (Internal Audit Manager), >7 years (Internal Auditors) for maximum points.",
"Number of similar projects: >10 projects across all 3 categories scores highest.",
"Methodology alignment with IIA Standards, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and modern techniques (AI/ML, continuous auditing).",
"Skills transfer plan covering all 4 areas (IT Projects, Integration, Technical Science Projects, General Project Management).",
"B-BBEE compliance (scores 0 if not submitted)."
]
}
An information session will be held on 12 june 2026 on an online platform, from 10:00 – 12:00. Prospective providers are therefore required to attend the session to get clarity on the department’s specifications. Bidders interested in attending the proposed briefing session must notify dsti supply chain management via e-mail([email protected]) By 11 june 2026
Categories
Request for Proposal
Brummeria - Lynwood - Tshwane - 0001
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3) SBD 3.2-Pricing Schedule - Non-Firm Prices.docx
Date & Time
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 2 810 269
Range
Based on 24 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Scope: Provide co-sourced internal audit services (assurance and advisory) for 36 months across three categories: A (Assurance and Advisory Services), B (ICT Audits), C (Project Audits). Category A: Assurance Services: Operational audits (HR, supply chain, contract management), financial audits, enterprise risk management, compliance audits (PFMA/Treasury Regulations), governance/ethics audits, performance information reviews, combined assurance. Advisory Services: Policy/process/system design, risk/control facilitation. Category B: ICT Audits: Internal Audit Modernisation (AI/ML, foresight), Data Analytics Enablement (integrated audits, financial/procurement/leave management), ICT audit areas (Information Security, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, IT General Controls, Infrastructure/Asset Management, IT Risk Management, Application Controls). Category C: Project Audits: Project Initiation (risk, scheduling, partners, SCM, stakeholders, oversight, milestones, funding), Project Execution (compliance with initiation terms), Project Reporting/Closing (compliance with governance frameworks). Deliverables: Report to Chief Audit Executive (CAE), prepare Audit Engagement Plans, progress reports, final audit reports, working papers (within 1 week of completion), Audit Committee reports. Methodology must align with IIA Standards and DSTI requirements.
Mandatory: CSD registration, compliant tax status (CSD/SARS e-filing), completed SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1). IIASA accreditation as an Internal Audit service provider. Project Leader must be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with a valid certificate (expiry: 31 Dec 2026). B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (0 points if not submitted). Security clearance: All appointed staff (including subcontractors) must obtain confidential-level security clearance. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) required for confidentiality. Reference checks: Valid, contactable references for similar projects (last 5 years).
Briefing session (non-compulsory): 12 June 2026, 10:00–12:00 (online). Notify DSTI SCM via [email protected] by 11 June 2026 to attend. Bid closing date: 23 June 2026 at 11:00. Clarification questions deadline: 5 days before closing date (18 June 2026).
Enquiries: Supply Chain Management (Demand & Acquisition Management). Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Tender Box, Reception Area, Department of Science and Innovation (DSTI), CSIR Building no 41, Scientia Campus (CSIR, South Gate Entrance), 627 Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184. Post-bid communication: Only SCM Unit will contact bidders for clarity or validity extensions. Results published on www.dst.gov.za/tenders.
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8) General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD (Initial).pdf
3) SBD 3.1-Pricing Schedule - Firm Prices.docx
0) SBD 1, 4, 6.1 and POPIA (6.1 in terms of PPR 2022)80-20.docx
TOR - Appointment of a panel of service providers (IA)_ 29_05_2026.docx
The Department of Science and Technology Innovation (DSTI) in Gauteng invites proposals for the appointment of a panel of co-sourced internal audit service providers for 36 months. The service providers will augment DSTI’s Internal Audit Function (IAF) by delivering assurance and advisory services across financial, operational, compliance, IT, project audits, and data analytics, aligned with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and public sector regulations (PFMA, Treasury). The tender is structured into three categories: (A) Assurance & Advisory Services, (B) ICT Audits, and (C) Project Audits. Proposals must adhere to a strict format and will undergo compliance screening and functionality evaluation (minimum 60% score required). Successful bidders must sign an NDA and obtain security clearance.
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Organization
Science & TechnologyContact Person
charlotte Nukeri
Phone
082-311-2499
[email protected]
Address
Brummeria - Lynwood - Tshwane - 0001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
5
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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