The national arts council (nac) invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for an api-based identity verification service that integrates with its grants management system (gms) and the department of home affairs (DHA) records. The solution will enable real-time verification of applicants and beneficiaries to improve data integrity, reduce fraud, and strengthen compliance. Bidders must demonstrate experience in identity verification and API integrations, and comply with popia.
Key Requirements
Submit quotation electronically to [email protected] before 14 August 2026, 12:00 Noon. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Complete and return SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 forms; failure to do so leads to disqualification.
Provide a valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or CSD number) and proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
Attach original or certified B-BBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Demonstrate previous experience in identity verification services and successful API integrations, including references and access to DHA-connected services.
Provide technical architecture documentation, API documentation, and sample integrations.
Ensure compliance with POPIA and provide reporting, monitoring, and audit capabilities.
The National Arts Council (NAC) invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GMS). The purpose of the solution is to enable real-time verification of applicants, beneficiaries against Department of Home Affairs records to improve data integrity, reduce fraud and strengthen compliance processes.
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The national arts council (nac) invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for the provision of an api-based identity verification service to integrate with the grants management system (gms). The purpose of the solution is to enable real-time verification of applicants, beneficiaries against department of home affairs records to improve data integrity, reduce fraud and strengthen compliance processes.
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Friday, 14 August 2026 - 12:00
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Eligibility Criteria
H. Disclaimer: the nac reserves the right not to make an appointment. I. The nac reserves the right not to accept the lowest quote received. J. The nac reserves the right to appoint more than one (1) service provider.
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06 Aug
2026
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14 Aug
2026
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Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf
The National Arts Council (NAC) of South Africa seeks a qualified service provider to supply an API-based identity verification service that integrates with its Grants Management System (GMS). The service must enable real-time verification of applicants and beneficiaries against Department of Home Affairs (DHA) records to improve data integrity, reduce fraud, and strengthen compliance. The contract includes implementation, integration, support, and maintenance, with a 90-day bid validity and a closing date of 14 August 2026.
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Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf
The solution must integrate with NAC Grants Management System and Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to enable real-time verification of identity information.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Closing time: 12:00 Noon
Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date
Issue date: 06 August 2026
Briefing Session
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Submit quotation electronically to [email protected] before closing date and time.
Closing date: 14 August 2026, 12:00 Noon. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Complete and return SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 forms. Failure to do so leads to disqualification.
Submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or provide CSD number if no TCS PIN).
Provide proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
Attach original or certified B-BBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Ensure all documents are submitted together; incomplete submissions will be declared invalid.
Documents must not exceed 10MB.
Use official forms provided; do not retype.
Bids must be delivered to the correct address by the stipulated time.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
SBD 6.1: Preference Points Claim Form - must be completed to claim specific goals points.
Tenderers must study general conditions, definitions, and directives in Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
80/20 preference point system applies (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals).
Specific goals points: Black Ownership (10 points), 30% Black Women Ownership (4 points), Youth Ownership (3 points), Disability 30% Ownership (3 points).
Black ownership: 100% black owned entities score full 10 points; 51%-99.99% black owned score 4 points.
Bidders must demonstrate previous experience in identity verification services and successful API integrations.
Must provide references for similar projects and demonstrate access to DHA-connected identity verification services.
Must provide technical architecture documentation, API documentation, and sample integrations.
Must not be persons in the service of the state or have directors who are.
Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in SBD 1.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Provide an API-based identity verification solution that integrates with NAC Grants Management System (GMS) and Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for real-time verification.
Verify South African identity numbers against DHA records, validate format and authenticity, confirm existence on National Population Register, return results in real time.
Verify and match personal information: identity number, first names, surname, date of birth, gender; return match, partial match, or no-match result.
Verify citizenship, permanent residence status where applicable, and return nationality information where legally permissible.
Confirm deceased status and return a deceased-status indicator; support automated validation rules within GMS.
Support real-time verification transactions, provide responses within agreed service levels, and handle high transaction volumes.
Provide RESTful API services, JSON request/response formats, and secure API authentication mechanisms.
Ensure compliance with POPIA.
Provide reporting, monitoring, and audit capabilities.
Provide technical support and maintenance services.
Methodology
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
The proposed architecture includes NAC Grant Management System, secure HTTPS API calls (ID No, Name, surname, DOB), Identity Verification Service API Gateway, secure DHA verification request, Department of Home Affairs Identity Database, verification response, processing verification result, generating transaction reference, and returning verification result (Match/No Match) to NAC GMS with statuses: Verified/Not Verified, Match/No Match, Citizenship status, Deceased status, Verification Date & time.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf
Bidders must demonstrate previous experience providing identity verification services.
Must demonstrate successful API integrations with enterprise systems.
Must provide references for similar projects.
Must demonstrate access to DHA-connected identity verification services.
Must provide technical architecture documentation.
Must provide API documentation and sample integrations.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf
Total RFQ price must be indicated on the Price Declaration Form (compulsory). This price must be the same as the total in the pricing schedule. If different, the Price Declaration Form price shall be considered correct.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Pricing schedule must include items: project initiation and implementation, API integration with GMS, configuration/testing/deployment, API access and identity verification service subscription, real-time verification transactions (per transaction or bundle), technical support and maintenance, reporting/monitoring/audit functionality, user training and knowledge transfer, API documentation and technical support documentation.
Prices must be quoted excluding VAT; add VAT at 15%.
Total RFQ price must be indicated on the Price Declaration Form; this price must match the total in the pricing schedule. If different, the Price Declaration Form price prevails.
No specific financial capacity requirements stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or provide CSD number.
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Must submit completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1.
Must provide B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Must not be persons in the service of the state or have directors who are.
Must comply with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.
Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in SBD 1.
Must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Must provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) for signatory.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Table 1: Specific goals and points: Black Ownership (10), 30% Black Women Ownership (4), Youth Ownership (3), Disability 30% Ownership (3).
Tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf
Bids must be delivered by stipulated time to correct address; late bids not accepted.
All bids must be submitted on official forms provided (not to be retyped) or in prescribed manner.
Bid subject to PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017, GCC, and any special conditions.
Successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD7).
Requirements
Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf (RFQ)
Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations.
Submit unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by SARS to enable verification of tax status.
Bidders may submit printed TCS certificate with bid.
For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
If no TCS PIN available but registered on CSD, provide CSD number.
No bids from persons in service of the state, companies with directors who are, or close corporations with members who are.
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Source: RFQ No3 -06-08-2026 Appointment of a service provider for the provision of an API-based Identity Verification Service to integrate with the Grants Management System (GM.pdf
Preference points for specific goals awarded per Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of Preferential Procurement Regulations.
If unclear whether 80/20 or 90/10 applies, organ of state stipulates 80/20 and uses lowest acceptable tender for goods/services.
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.
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