How will bids be evaluated?

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What are the technical specifications?

• Scope: Establish a panel of full-service integrated marketing agencies for SABC special projects on an as-and-when-required basis for three years. • Projects include major brand campaigns, audience growth initiatives, platform launches, sport/entertainment campaigns, stakeholder events. • Agencies must deliver strategic, creative, digital, experiential, and multi-channel campaign support. • Required services: Strategic planning, creative development, digital/social media, SABC platform integration, presentation development, design/adaptation, implementation support, measurement/reporting. • Agencies must submit four original brand-specific responses for Metro FM, SABC 1, SABC Plus, SABC Sport, demonstrating strategic interpretation, creative idea, integrated roll-out, execution practicality. • Out of scope: Editorial decision-making, broadcast engineering, procurement decisions, legal drafting, services not linked to marketing deliverables. • Panel allocation based on rotation, competitiveness, and technical viability.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Prices quoted in South African Rand with VAT separate. • Prices fixed for first year, subject to CPI increase thereafter. • Prices must be inclusive of all costs: local guarantee bonds, taxes, duties, customs, transportation, storage, installation, integration, testing. • Submit detailed Schedule of Quantities with itemised descriptions, quantities, unit prices. • No price changes after submission. • Payment terms: 60 days from invoice date. • For foreign currency quotes, convert to Rand and indicate exchange rate. • Bidder must provide bank details: name, address, account number, sort/swift code.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

• Mandatory documents: SARS PIN for tax validation, valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or affidavit for EMEs/QSEs, TV licence proof/affidavit, certified company registration, shareholders certificates, directors IDs, financial statements/management accounts, CSD registration proof. • EMEs (turnover ≤ R10 million) and 51% black-owned QSEs (turnover R10-50 million) submit sworn affidavit confirming turnover and black ownership annually. • Bidders other than EMEs must submit original/certified B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency. • IRBA-accredited auditors cannot issue B-BBEE certificates after 30 September 2016. • Misrepresentation or fronting is a criminal offence; may lead to rejection, criminal/civil action, and blacklisting. • No contract awarded if tax or TV licence matters are not in order. • Declaration of Interest (SBD-4) and other SBD forms required. • Compliance with SABC policies: no business with employees, former employees (12-month cooling-off), dismissed employees (5-year ban), board members (12-month cooling-off).

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Bid closing date and time: 29 June 2026 at 12:00 noon. • Bid advertisement date: 04 June 2026. • Non-compulsory briefing session: Not applicable (N/A). • Clarification queries deadline: 3 days before bid submission deadline. • Bid validity period: 180 days from closing date.

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

• All enquiries must be addressed to: Tender Office, SCM Division, Radio Park Office Block, Henley Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. • Email: tenderqueries@sabc.co.za. • Unauthorised communication with other SABC staff is prohibited and may lead to disqualification.

SABC Panel of Full-Service Agencies Tender Gauteng

Panel of service providers for the provision of full-service agencies for SABC special projects on an as and when required basis for a period of three years

Establish a panel of full-service integrated marketing agencies for SABC special projects.
Panel will be used on an as-and-when-required basis for three years.
Projects include major brand campaigns, audience growth initiatives, platform launches, sport and entertainment campaigns, stakeholder events.

- Submit electronically to [email protected] As a single, modification-protected pdf at least 60 minutes before the 29 june 2026, 12:00 noon deadline. Late submissions are disqualified. - Mandatory documents: SARS pin, valid b-bbee certificate (sanas-accredited) or sworn affidavit (EMEs/51% black-owned qses), TV licence proof or affidavit, certified company registration, shareholders’ certificates, directors’ ids, 3-year financial statements or management accounts, and csd registration proof. - Provide four original brand-specific campaign responses for metro FM, SABC 1, SABC plus, and SABC sport, covering strategic interpretation, creative ideas, integrated roll-out, and execution practicality. - Prices must be in ZAR (VAT separate), fixed for the first year, and inclusive of all costs (e.g., Taxes, duties, transportation). Submit a detailed schedule of quantities. - Minimum 70% score in phase 1 (paper-based functional evaluation out of 190 points) to proceed to phase 2 (presentation). Only the top three agencies will be appointed. - Compliance with SABC policies: NO bids from employees, former employees (12-month cooling-off), or blacklisted entities. Misrepresentation or fronting is a criminal offence.

Panel of service providers for the provision of full-service agencies for SABC special projects on an as and when required basis for a period of three years

Establish a panel of full-service integrated marketing agencies for SABC special projects.
Panel will be used on an as-and-when-required basis for three years.
Projects include major brand campaigns, audience growth initiatives, platform launches, sport and entertainment campaigns, stakeholder events.

Bid closing date and time: 29 June 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Bid advertisement date: 04 June 2026.
Non-compulsory briefing session: Not applicable (N/A).
Clarification queries deadline: 3 days before bid submission deadline.
Bid validity period: 180 days from closing date.

All enquiries must be addressed to: Tender Office, SCM Division, Radio Park Office Block, Henley Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Email: [email protected].
Unauthorised communication with other SABC staff is prohibited and may lead to disqualification.

Submit electronically to [email protected].
Email subject line must include Bidder’s Name, Tender No and Tender Title.
Submit at least 60 minutes before closing time to avoid transmission delays.
Submission must be a single PDF file protected from modifications.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Required returnable documents: SARS PIN, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit (EME/QSE), TV licence proof or affidavit, certified company registration, shareholders certificates, directors IDs, last three years financial statements or management accounts, CSD registration proof.
No contract awarded if tax or TV licence matters are not in order.
Winning bidder must maintain or improve the BEE level at which the tender was awarded.
Complete and sign all RFP documents, initial all pages.
Include detailed Schedule of Quantities with itemised descriptions, quantities, unit prices.
No alterations to proposal after closing date.

Scope: Establish a panel of full-service integrated marketing agencies for SABC special projects on an as-and-when-required basis for three years.
Projects include major brand campaigns, audience growth initiatives, platform launches, sport/entertainment campaigns, stakeholder events.
Agencies must deliver strategic, creative, digital, experiential, and multi-channel campaign support.
Required services: Strategic planning, creative development, digital/social media, SABC platform integration, presentation development, design/adaptation, implementation support, measurement/reporting.
Agencies must submit four original brand-specific responses for Metro FM, SABC 1, SABC Plus, SABC Sport, demonstrating strategic interpretation, creative idea, integrated roll-out, execution practicality.
Out of scope: Editorial decision-making, broadcast engineering, procurement decisions, legal drafting, services not linked to marketing deliverables.
Panel allocation based on rotation, competitiveness, and technical viability.

For each brand (Metro FM, SABC 1, SABC Plus, SABC Sport), provide:
Campaign objective, audience insight/tension/opportunity, strategic direction, rationale.
Creative idea, core message, tone, look/feel, examples across touchpoints.
Integrated roll-out across creative development, production, digital media, activations, OOH, SABC platforms.
Key assets, production timelines, campaign phases.
Budget allocation across workstreams, priority spend areas, cost-efficiency measures.

Outline key campaign assets, production approach, timelines.
Define campaign phases: launch, sustain, peak, conversion.
Describe practical delivery model: teams, roles, workflow.
Implement quality control, approvals, trafficking, implementation management.
Identify dependencies, risks, mitigation measures.

Prices quoted in South African Rand with VAT separate.
Prices fixed for first year, subject to CPI increase thereafter.
Prices must be inclusive of all costs: local guarantee bonds, taxes, duties, customs, transportation, storage, installation, integration, testing.
Submit detailed Schedule of Quantities with itemised descriptions, quantities, unit prices.
No price changes after submission.
Payment terms: 60 days from invoice date.
For foreign currency quotes, convert to Rand and indicate exchange rate.
Bidder must provide bank details: name, address, account number, sort/swift code.

Mandatory documents: SARS PIN for tax validation, valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or affidavit for EMEs/QSEs, TV licence proof/affidavit, certified company registration, shareholders certificates, directors IDs, financial statements/management accounts, CSD registration proof.
EMEs (turnover ≤ R10 million) and 51% black-owned QSEs (turnover R10-50 million) submit sworn affidavit confirming turnover and black ownership annually.
Bidders other than EMEs must submit original/certified B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency.
IRBA-accredited auditors cannot issue B-BBEE certificates after 30 September 2016.
Misrepresentation or fronting is a criminal offence; may lead to rejection, criminal/civil action, and blacklisting.
No contract awarded if tax or TV licence matters are not in order.
Declaration of Interest (SBD-4) and other SBD forms required.
Compliance with SABC policies: no business with employees, former employees (12-month cooling-off), dismissed employees (5-year ban), board members (12-month cooling-off).

Bid validity: 180 days from closing date.
SABC not obliged to accept lowest or any bid; may withdraw bid at any stage.
Contract only binding upon formal award letter signed by SABC and winning bidder.
SABC reserves right to monitor contract performance, approve subcontracting, audit.
Default by bidder: SABC may accept bid despite withdrawal, call for new bids, recover additional costs.
SABC may cancel bid due to business requirement changes, budget unavailability, tender irregularity, non-responsive bids.
No alteration to proposal after closing date.
Bidder bears all bidding costs; SABC not liable.
Confidentiality: All bid information must be kept confidential, used only for responding to RFP.
Assignment of contract requires prior written SABC approval.
Warranty: Bidder replaces defective items or refunds costs, bears transport costs.
Delivery to SABC Auckland Park Stores; strict adherence to delivery dates required.
Risk: Bidder must provide liability insurance.
Compliance with SABC policies: no business with employees, former employees (cooling-off periods apply), board members.

SABC panel of full-service marketing agencies for special projects (3-Year term)

SABC panel of full-service marketing agencies for special projects (3-Year term)

Administrative & Support Services Industry Profile

Critical Requirements

Regulatory Bodies

Typical Documents

Core procurement rules

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited

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