Appointment of a panel of legal service providers for a period of 5 years

A non-compulsory briefing session will be held on 26 August 2026 at 11:00. The bid closing date is 10 September 2026 at 12:00.

A non-compulsory briefing session will be held on 26 August 2026 at 11:00. The session will be held at the venue/link for virtual https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/353199539510849?p=2DUOmm3KDUFrbryzFT, Meeting ID: 353 199 539 510 849, Passcode: KA6ai7Re

All enquiries must be addressed to the Tender Office, SCM Division, Radio Park Office Block, Henley Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, E-mail: [email protected]

Bidders must submit bids electronically via email: [email protected]. Late bid submissions will not be accepted for consideration by the SABC. Bidders are advised to email submissions at least 60 minutes before the bid closing time to cater for any possible delay in transmission or receipt of the bid.

Bidders will be evaluated based on functionality, including years of experience, methodology, and reference letters. Bidders must score a minimum of 41 points out of a maximum 50 points to be considered further.

The scope of the legal services required relate, but not limited, to instituting or defending any legal proceedings, dispute resolution, legal representation at Courts, CCMA, Competition Commission or any other forum or tribunal, provision of legal opinions, within the following areas of the law: Administrative Law, Commercial Law, Procurement Law, Competition Law, Intellectual Property Law, Labour Law, Media Law, Broadcasting Law, and Tax Law.

Provide a comprehensive law firm’s experience indicating the following: 40 points for years of experience of the service provider.

Provide plan on brief to finalisation of matter to ensure efficient delivery of quality services to the SABC. The plan must incorporate the legal workflow processes, which illustrates allocation of resources, work quality assurance and effective diarising methods for matters.

Payment terms are 60 days from date of Invoice. Prices must be fixed for the first year and shall, where applicable, be subject to an increase of not more than the applicable CPI.

Bidders must comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act, have a valid tax clearance certificate, and submit their last three years audited/reviewed and signed financial statements as proof of their annual turnover.

Bidders must submit an original or certified copy of a Valid BBBEE Certificate. The SABC promotes broad-based transformation and development of small and medium firms in the legal sector.

No specific health and safety requirements mentioned in the tender document.

The SABC reserves the right to terminate the mandate on specific matters. The Law Firms will be required to sign confidentiality and indemnity agreements with the SABC. Successful bidders will be required to sign contracts with the SABC upon appointment on the SABC panel.

Bidders must submit mandatory documents, including proof of valid registration with the Legal Practice Council, valid letter of Good Standing, and proof of valid Fidelity Fund Insurance Cover Certificate. Bidders must also submit required documents, including a SARS 'Pin' to validate supplier's tax matters and an original or certified copy of a Valid BBBEE Certificate.