End-to-end podcast production services for 12-Month series

The bidder is required to provide end-to-end podcast production services for a podcast series over twelve months, hosted and filmed at a professional podcast studio. A reference letter template is provided for the bidder to obtain verifiable references from clients relevant to the bid.

Bidders must submit a reference letter on the prescribed template (Annexure A) from a current or former client, covering past or ongoing projects relevant to the bid. The letter must be on the client's letterhead, signed and dated, and include the client's contact details for verification. References must clearly address the bid requirements.

The service provider must produce a podcast series for a period of twelve months, hosted and filmed at a professional podcast studio. The reference letter must be obtained from clients for projects relevant to podcast production or similar services.

Submission method: email

Submission email: [email protected]

Technical enquiries email: [email protected]

Returnable documents and forms:

• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax PIN (SBD 2)
• B-BBEE Certificate of Measured Entity (a score of zero applies if not submitted)
• SBD 4 Declaration of Interests: fully completed and signed; discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the MQA
• SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form: fully completed and signed; claims B-BBEE and specific-goal preference points
• Company profile detailing relevant experience and services offered
• Reference letters for similar work completed
• Profiles and CVs of key personnel
• Detailed methodology and approach
• Details of studio facilities and equipment
• Project timelines and turnaround times
• Detailed pricing proposal
• Proof of ownership, lease agreement, or access to a professional podcast studio facility (mandatory)

Disqualification: bids missing the phase 1 returnable documents are disqualified and not evaluated further; the MQA may contact bidders to resolve outstanding information within a reasonable timeline, but only where it does not affect the substance of the bid. No number of copies, packaging, or physical delivery address is stated because submission is by email.

Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 09:00. No compulsory briefing or site visit indicated in the provided document.

Contact details not provided in the extracted document. Enquiries should be directed to the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) supply chain management unit.

Closing date and time: 6 November 2026 at 09:00. Submission method and address not stated in the provided document. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. This form requires disclosure of any director/shareholder employed by the state, relationships with employees of the procuring institution, and interests in other related enterprises. False disclosure leads to disqualification.

Evaluation criteria not detailed in the provided document. Automatic disqualification applies if the bidder is listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must complete the Bidder's Disclosure (SBD 4) truthfully; false disclosure results in disqualification and possible reporting to the Competition Commission and National Prosecuting Authority.

Scope: Appointment of a service provider to deliver end-to-end podcast production services for a podcast series, hosted and filmed at a professional podcast studio, for a period of 12 months. Further technical specifications, deliverables, quantities, and service levels are not detailed in the provided document.

Financial requirements not detailed in the provided document. Pricing format, bid security, guarantees, retention, payment terms, and financial capacity thresholds are not specified.

Compliance requirements not fully detailed in the provided document. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax compliance status (SARS tax pin). The Bidder's Disclosure (SBD 4) must be completed and signed. B-BBEE requirements, CIDB grading, and local content thresholds are not stated in the provided document.

The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to provide end-to-end podcast production services, including hosting and filming, for a podcast series at a professional podcast studio, for a period of 12 months.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: price is scored out of a maximum of 80 points and specific goals out of 20 points.

To claim preference points, bidders must complete and submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, together with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Where ownership goals are claimed, bidders must provide documentation proving that the business is at least 50% black-owned and that the black owners fall within the claimed category (woman, youth, person with disability, or living in a rural area).

Failure to submit the required proof for a specific goal means no preference points will be awarded for that goal.

Specific goals and points available (80/20 system):

• B-BBEE status level of contributor: maximum 15 points (Level 1: 15; Level 2: 14; Level 3: 10; Level 4: 8; Level 5: 6; Level 6: 5; Level 7: 4; Level 8: 2; non-compliant: 0).
• Business at least 50% black woman-owned: 2 points.
• Business at least 50% black youth-owned: 1 point.
• Business at least 50% black person(s) with disability-owned: 1 point.
• Business at least 50% black-owned living in rural areas: 1 point.

The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to deliver end-to-end podcast production services, including hosting and filming, for a podcast series at a professional podcast studio, over a 12-month period.

Bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points. For ownership goals, bidders must document that the business is at least 50% black-owned and that the owners qualify in the claimed category (woman, youth, disability, or rural).