Appointment of three technical consultants (health economist, phc package & capitation model) – ndoh-10(2026/2027)

Closing date and time: 17 September 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory virtual briefing session: 8 September 2026, 9:00–12:00. Join via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/316242760394380?p=1hKraoHrPG1eQ4aL, Meeting ID: 316 242 760 394 380, Passcode: Mo9S87cM. Attendance is compulsory.

Bidding procedure and technical enquiries: [email protected]. No other contact details are provided in the document.

Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the National Department of Health, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Dr AB Xuma Building (previously Exxaro Building), Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 17 September 2026. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and must be valid for 120 days. Returnable forms include SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD3.3 (Pricing Schedule – Professional Services) for each Lot, SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD7 (Contract Form – to be signed by successful bidder), and SBD9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must accompany the signature. Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. No specific scoring split or minimum qualifying thresholds are stated in the document.

The tender is for the appointment of three (03) technical consultants for a period of two (02) years. The document includes three separate Lots: Lot 1 – Appointment of a consultant (Health Economist) to support the use of the WHO Service Priority and Decision-making Implementation Tool (WHO SPDI Tool); Lot 2 – Appointment of a consultant for technical assistance on the design and implementation of Primary Health Care package and a capitation payment model; Lot 3 – (implied by pricing schedule references) – details not fully extracted. Each Lot is for the appointment of ONE (1) individual consultant only; bids proposing a team, consortium, or more than one individual for a Lot will not be considered. Deliverables for Lot 1 include: Inception Report (Month 1), Situation analysis and contextual adaptation of the WHO SPDI Tool (Month 3), Prioritised service/intervention list with justifications (Month 6), Development of SOPs (Month 12), Facilitation of Workshops (Month 14), Updated documents (Month 16), Final Consolidated Technical Report and Institutionalisation roadmap (Month 18). Deliverables for Lot 2 are not fully extracted but follow a similar deliverable-based structure.

For Lot 1, the methodology includes: Inception Report (Month 1), Situation analysis and contextual adaptation of the WHO SPDI Tool (Month 3), Prioritised service/intervention list with justifications (Month 6), Development of SOPs (Month 12), Facilitation of Workshops (Month 14), Updated documents (Month 16), Final Consolidated Technical Report and Institutionalisation roadmap (Month 18). For Lot 2, similar deliverable-based approach is implied but details not fully extracted.

The document references the GCC clause on standards: goods supplied must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications. No specific quality management system or certification is required beyond this.

Pricing must be submitted on SBD 3.3 for each Lot separately. Payment is on a deliverable/output basis. Bidders must quote a fixed, all-inclusive ceiling price per Lot, inclusive of all taxes. A rate card must be completed for reasonableness assessment. Travel costs are excluded (paid directly by Department). All other costs must be included in deliverable prices. Prices must be firm for the full contract period unless otherwise stated. Estimated man-days and commencement period must be stated.

Pricing must be submitted on SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule – Professional Services) for each Lot separately. Payment is on a deliverable/output basis, not time-based. Bidders must quote a fixed, all-inclusive ceiling price for each Lot, inclusive of all expenses and all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). A rate card must also be completed for reasonableness assessment and pricing of out-of-scope work, but does not constitute the basis of payment. Travel arrangements and associated costs (flights, ground transport, accommodation) will be arranged and paid directly by the Department; bidders must NOT include travel costs in deliverable prices. All other costs (data, software, communication, printing) must be included in the fixed deliverable prices. Prices must be firm for the full contract period unless otherwise stated (with basis for adjustment, e.g., CPI). Estimated man-days and period for commencement must be stated. Performance security may be required within 30 days of contract award, as per GCC clause 7.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN. Each party in a consortium/JV/subcontracting arrangement must submit separate TCS PIN/CSD number. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in SBD1. SBD4 (Declaration of Interest) must be completed. SBD9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) must be completed.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the document beyond the general GCC clauses. The document does not mention OHS plans or HSE compliance.

The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) July 2010, which include clauses on performance security (within 30 days of award), inspections and tests, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, payment, prices, contract amendments, assignment, subcontracts, delays, penalties, termination for default, force majeure, termination for insolvency, settlement of disputes, limitation of liability, governing language, applicable law, notices, taxes and duties, NIPP, and prohibition of restrictive practices. Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) will supplement the GCC and prevail in case of conflict. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7).

The document does not provide specific evaluation criteria beyond the general preference point system. No scoring split or minimum qualifying scores are stated.