Research and methodology training services for statistics south africa

Pricing must include all applicable taxes and exclude unconditional discounts. The rand value is the total estimated contract value at the time of bid invitation, inclusive of taxes.

Price must include all applicable taxes and exclude unconditional discounts. The rand value of the contract is calculated at the time of bid invitation and includes all applicable taxes.

Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and its 2022 Regulations.

Mandatory submissions:

• Completed Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1).
• Proof of company registration (CIPC or equivalent).
• Proof of ownership structure to claim Specific Goals (e.g., B-BBEE certificate, shareholder agreements).

Failure to submit required proof for Specific Goals will result in zero points for that category.

Fraudulent claims or non-compliance may lead to:

• Disqualification from the tender process.
• Recovery of costs, losses, or damages by the organ of state.
• Contract cancellation and damages claims.
• Restriction from doing business with any organ of state for up to 10 years.
• Criminal prosecution.

Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) in Table 1 of the Preference Points Claim Form. Points are allocated as follows:

• Black ownership (51%+): 10 points.
• Women ownership (51%+): 5 points.
• Youth ownership (51%+): 3 points.
• Disability ownership (51%+): 2 points.

Contractual terms require bidders to:

• Certify that all information and preference points claimed are true and correct.
• Provide documentary proof of claims if requested by Stats SA, either before or after adjudication.
• Acknowledge that fraudulent claims or non-compliance may result in:
• Disqualification from the tender process.
• Recovery of costs, losses, or damages by Stats SA.
• Contract cancellation and damages claims.
• Restriction from doing business with any organ of state for up to 10 years (after due process).
• Criminal prosecution.

If the 80/20 or 90/10 system applicability is unclear, the organ of state must stipulate in the tender documents that either system may apply. For income-generating contracts, the highest acceptable tender determines the system. For other tenders, the lowest acceptable tender determines it.

Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 16:00.

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Telephone: 012 336 0191. Fax: 086 554 5791. Organization: Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Submit quotations via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted. Required documents: Quotation on company letterhead (with VAT number if registered), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) form completed and signed, CSD Master registration number (MAAA), tax compliance status PIN, valid Tax Clearance certificate (e-filing copy), certified copy of ID (not older than 6 months), original/certified copy of CIPC registration, original/certified copy of B-BBEE certificate. If unable to provide a quotation, submit written reasons to [email protected]. Failure to submit required documents may result in disqualification.

Scope: Research and Methodology Training as detailed in Annexure A. Service providers may be required to provide OEM product certification. Stats SA reserves the right to request additional information post-submission.

Quoted prices must be firm for the duration of the order. Prices dependent on exchange rates must factor in price escalations. Payment terms: No upfront payment; payment made upon receipt of goods/services and within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice. Market-related prices will be negotiated with the preferred service provider. Stats SA reserves the right to negotiate prices with the successful supplier.

Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Required compliance documents: Valid Tax Clearance certificate, CSD Master registration number (MAAA), tax compliance status PIN, CIPC registration, B-BBEE certificate. Proof of HDI equity ownership (race, women, disability, youth) must be submitted as per specified requirements (e.g., certified IDs, CSD reports, HPCSA medical certificates).

Submit the following returnable documents: A completed Bidder’s Disclosure Form (SBD 4) with all required declarations and signatures. Failure to submit a truthful and complete disclosure will result in automatic disqualification.

Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must declare any conflicts of interest, including: Employment by the state for the bidder or any directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners or controlling persons. Relationships with any person employed by the procuring institution (Statistics South Africa). Interest in any other related enterprise bidding for this contract. Collusive bidding or prior disclosure of bid terms to competitors is prohibited and will result in disqualification and potential legal action under the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998 or the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No. 12 of 2004.