Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
134 Pretorius street - Pretoria CBD - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164428
The human sciences research council (hsrc) is seeking a service provider to produce a 300-page monograph and 6 factsheets for the sabssm project. The tender is a request for proposal (RFP) and is open to suppliers capable of delivering high-quality publishing and content production services. Bidders must complete and submit the sbd4 form as part of their proposal.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 16:30
Venue
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Please submit proposals via email to [email protected] , NO hand delivery will be accepted.
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Description
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf03 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
12 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf
This tender from the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks a service provider to produce a 300-page monograph and 6 factsheets for the SABSSM project. The evaluation will use the 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Bidders must complete the SBD 6.1 form and claim preference points for specific goals (e.g., SMME, black-owned, youth, women, disabled) with supporting documentation.
TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf
The HSRC seeks a service provider to produce a 300-page monograph (max 80,000 words) and 6 factsheets for the SABSSM project within 3 months. The work includes full editorial services (content, language, technical editing, proofreading), design of infographics and diagrams, typesetting, indexing, cover design, printing 100 copies, ISBN registration, and delivery to HSRC Pretoria. The provider must have at least 5 years of experience in academic publishing and project management, provide a team of editors and staff, and submit a detailed budget and project plan. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system with a minimum threshold of 75 points.
New SBD4.pdf
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites bids from service providers to produce a 300-page monograph and 6 factsheets for the SABSSM project. The tender requires bidders to complete and submit the SBD4 disclosure form, declaring any conflicts of interest, relationships with state employees, and compliance with anti-collusion regulations. The closing date is August 12, 2026.
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Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Submission Guidelines
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Evaluation Criteria
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Technical Specifications
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Methodology
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Experience & Qualifications
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdfQuality Management
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Financial Requirements
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Compliance Requirements
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Special Conditions
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdf (unknown)Section
Source: TOR for Publisher Child Report.pdfContact Information
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":".........................................................."}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf (TENDER)The tender is open to all service providers, but preference points are available for: SMMEs (EME & QSE), companies owned by black people (50% or more), black youth (30% or more), black women (30% or more), and black people with disabilities (30% or more). Bidders must be able to produce the required deliverables and comply with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf (TENDER)income-generating contracts)
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf (TENDER)No specific requirements found
Points Allocation: 90 points
B-BBEE Details: SBD 6.1
Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential
Procurement regulations 2022
This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information
and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
Nb: before completing this form, tenderers must study the
General conditions, definitions and directives applicable in
Respect of the tender and preferential procurement
Regulations, 2022
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender:
applicable taxes included); and
applicable taxes included).
1.2 To be completed by the organ of state
(delete whichever is not applicable for this tender).
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point
system.
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
system.
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender.
The lowest/ highest acceptable tender will be used to determine the accurate
system once tenders are received.
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts)
shall be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) Specific Goals.
1.4 To be completed by the organ of state:
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows:
Points
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
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1.5 Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of
this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf (TENDER)Procurement regulations 2022
and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
Nb: before completing this form, tenderers must study the
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender:
applicable taxes included); and
applicable taxes included).
1.2 To be completed by the organ of state
(delete whichever is not applicable for this tender).
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point
system.
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
system.
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender.
system once tenders are received.
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts)
shall be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) Specific Goals.
1.4 To be completed by the organ of state:
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
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1.5 Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of
this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean
that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
1.6 The organ of state reserves the right to require of a tenderer, either before a tender is
adjudicated or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to
preferences, in any manner required by the organ of state.
(a) “tender” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in
response to an invitation to provide goods or services through price quotations,
competitive tendering process or any other method envisaged in legislation;
(b) “price” means an amount of money tendered for goods or services, and
includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts;
(c) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the
time of bid invitation, and includes all applicable taxes;
(d) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form
determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation for the origination of
income-generating contracts through any method envisaged in legislation that will
result in a legal agreement between the organ of state and a third party that produces
revenue for the organ of state, and includes, but is not limited to, leasing and disposal
of assets and concession contracts, excluding direct sales and disposal of assets
through public auctions; and
(e) “the Act” means the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No.
).
3.1. Points awarded for price
3.1.1 The 80/20 or 90/10 preference point systems
A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20 or 90/10
Pt−Pmin Pt−Pmin
Ps= 80(1− ) or Ps= 90(1− )
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
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3.2. Formulae for disposal or leasing of state assets and income
3.2.1. Points awarded for price
A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20 or 90/10
Pt−Pmax Pt−Pmax
Ps= 80(1+ ) or Ps= 90(1+ )
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender
4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement
stated in table 1 below as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the
conditions of this tender:
4.2. In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which
states that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies,
an organ of state must, in the tender documents, stipulate in the case of—
(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20
or 90/10 preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable
tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; or
(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point
system will apply and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to
determine the applicable preference point system,
then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the
90/10 and 80/20 preference point system.
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Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table
below.
(Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is
applicable, corresponding points must also be indicated as such.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each
preference point system.)
points claimed claimed allocated
allocated (80/20 (90/10
(90/10 system) The specific goals (80/20 system) system)
allocated points in terms of system) (To be (To be
this tender (To be completed by (To be completed completed the tenderer) completed by by the by the organ
the organ of tenderer) of state)
state)
Smme (eme &qse) 2 4
Owned by black people (50% 2 4
or more)
Owned by black people who 2 4
are youth (30% or more)
Owned by black people who 2 4
are women (30% or more)
Owned by black people with 2 4
disabilities (30% or more)
Total Points 10 20
Contractual Terms
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
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4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,
certify that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender,
qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown
in paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary
proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any
of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in
addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a
result of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered
as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due
to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any
organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi
alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
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Section
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdfCe points claim form in terms of the preferential
This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information
and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender.
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts)
(b) Specific Goals.
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean
that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
preferences, in any manner required by the organ of state.
Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential
Description
Source: New SBD4.pdfSupply chain management system should
This declaration prove to be false.
.................................... .....................................................
Signature Date
.................................... ......................................................
Position Name of bidder
Contact Information
Source: New SBD4.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT","address":null}
Returnable Documents
Source: New SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of
this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency,
accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of
legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect
of the details required hereunder.
Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and /
or the List of Restricted Suppliers, that person will automatically be
disqualified from the bid process.
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members /
partners or any person having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,
employed by the state? YES/NO
2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if
applicable, state employee numbers of sole proprietor/ directors /
trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person having a
controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.
Full Name Identity Number Name of State
institution
2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship
1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the
majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively, the person/s
having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the
course and decisions of the enterprise.
Sbd4
with any person who is employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO
2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:
................................................................................................
................................................................................................
2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders /
members / partners or any person having a controlling interest in the
enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise whether or
not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
........................................................................................
........................................................................................
3 declaration
I, the undersigned,
(name)............................................................................... in
submitting the accompanying bid, do hereby make the following
statements that I certify to be true and complete in every respect:
3.1 I have read and I understand the contents of this disclosure;
3.2 I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this
disclosure is found not to be true and complete in every respect;
3.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and
without consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with
any competitor. However, communication between partners in a joint
venture or consortium2 will not be construed as collusive bidding.
3.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications,
agreements or arrangements with any competitor regarding the quality,
quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or formulas
used to calculate prices, market allocation, the intention or decision to
submit or not to submit the bid, bidding with the intention not to win the
bid and conditions or delivery particulars of the products or services to
which this bid invitation relates.
3.4 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be,
disclosed by the bidder, directly or indirectly, to any competitor, prior to
the date and time of the official bid opening or of the awarding of the
contract.
3.5 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements or
arrangements made by the bidder with any official of the procuring
2 Joint venture or Consortium means an association of persons for
the purpose of combining their expertise, property, capital,
efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a
contract.
Sbd4
institution in relation to this procurement process prior to and during the
bidding process except to provide clarification on the bid submitted
where so required by the institution; and the bidder was not involved in
the drafting of the specifications or terms of reference for this bid.
3.6 I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy
provided to combat any restrictive practices related to bids and
contracts, bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition
Commission for investigation and possible imposition of administrative
penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition Act No
and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for
criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting business
with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms
of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No
or any other applicable legislation.
I certify that the information furnished in paragraphs
1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS CORRECT.
I accept that the state may reject the bid or act
Against me in terms of paragraph 6 of PFMA SCM
Instruction /22 on preventing and combating
Abuse in the supply chain management system should
This declaration prove to be false.
.................................... .....................................................
Signature Date
.................................... ......................................................
Position Name of bidder
Evaluation Criteria
Source: New SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. They must not have any undisclosed conflicts of interest, and must comply with the declaration requirements. Any false or incomplete disclosure will result in disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: New SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Supply chain management system should
This declaration prove to be false.
.................................... .....................................................
Signature Date
.................................... ......................................................
Position Name of bidder
Compliance Requirements
Source: New SBD4.pdf (TENDER)No specific requirements found
Section
Source: New SBD4.pdfagreements or arrangements with any competitor regarding the quality,
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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HSRC Bldg, 134 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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012-302-2160[email protected]www.hsrc.ac.zaHSRC Bldg, 134 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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