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View public tender detailsThe Road Accident Fund (RAF) wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to conduct an External Quality Assurance Review (EQAR) for the Internal Audit Department, in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), for a period of three (3) months.
Province
Gauteng
Closing Date
12 November 2026 at 11:00
Estimated Value
Value not specified
The road accident fund (raf) requires a qualified and experienced service provider to conduct an external quality assurance review (eqar) of its internal audit department, in line with the global internal audit standards issued by the institute of internal auditors (iia). The contract runs for three months. The most consequential consideration is the strict security and data protection obligations, including popia compliance, secure document handling, and the raf's right to vet directors and resources.
Quick Summary
- Road Accident Fund (RAF)
- Gauteng
- Closes 12 November 2026 at 11:00 (1 day left)
AI-Analyzed Compliance Requirements
78 pointsPoint-by-point requirements consolidated and deduplicated from 4 analyzed documents.
Submission Requirements
18- Returnable documents: the Bidder's Disclosure form (SBD 4).
- This form must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation.
- It requires the bidder to declare whether the bidder or any director, trustee, shareholder, member, partner, or controlling-interest person is employed by the state, has a relationship with any person employed by the procuring institution, or has an interest in any other related…
- False or incomplete disclosure will disqualify the bid.
- Submission method and closing time: follow the instructions in the quotation request. The closing date and time are the official deadline; late submissions are not accepted.
- Submit via email only to [email protected], using the reference PR10118915.
- Quotations received after the closing time will not be considered.
- All annexures and required documents must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation.
- SBD 4: Declaration of Interest – discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the RAF.
- SBD 6.1: Preference Points Claim in terms of PPR 2022.
- Annexure A: Security Measures.
- Submitting a quotation to the wrong email address.
- Late submission.
- Omitted or unsigned mandatory documents.
- Submitting more than one proposal from multiple registered companies sharing a common director or shareholder.
- Bidders currently on the RAF Internal Audit Panel are automatically disqualified due to conflict of interest.
- Offering gifts or hospitality to RAF officials; solicited bribery must be reported to the fraud line (0800 005919) or the bidder is treated as an accomplice.
- No submission-specific instructions (channel, copies, returnable forms) are stated in the available document.
Evaluation Criteria
18- Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified.
- Evaluation will assess the bidder's compliance with the Bidder's Disclosure requirements. No further evaluation criteria are stated in the available document.
- Phase 1 – Mandatory requirements (comply/not comply): must meet all for further evaluation.
- Phase 2 – Functional/Technical evaluation: minimum qualifying score of 60 out of 100. Allocation:
- Partner or Director: EQAR projects led (minimum 4 at Director/Partner level) – 40 points
- Project Manager: EQAR projects managed (minimum 2) – 30 points
- Two certified Quality Assurance Assessors – 30 points
- Phase 3 – Price and Specific Goals under the 80/20 preference point system:
- Price: 80 points
- Specific Goals: 20 points
- Bidders failing any mandatory requirement are disqualified and not evaluated further.
- Preference points are awarded under the 80/20 system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals).
- Specific goals and their maximum points: historically disadvantaged individuals 10, women 8, persons with disability 2.
- Bidders must complete and submit SBD 6.1 to claim these points.
- Claims must be supported by proof or documentation; unsupported claims are not awarded points.
- The organ of state may require substantiation of any claim before or after adjudication.
- Fraudulent claims can lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, recovery of costs, restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
- Security screening or vetting may be conducted on company directors and provided resources; the service provider must cooperate with RAF audits and monitoring of compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards.
Technical Requirements
15- The Road Accident Fund (RAF) requires an External Quality Assurance Review (EQAR) of its Internal Audit Department, conducted in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- The contract period is 3 months.
- Scope: Conduct an External Quality Assurance Review (EQAR) of the RAF Internal Audit Department, covering both General Assurance and IT Audit sub-units, in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- Meet with the Internal Audit project team to agree on scope, implementation plan and roles.
- Conduct interviews with key stakeholders (Audit Committee Chairman, CEO, senior executives, Audit Executive and Internal Audit staff).
- Conduct and review survey results on the Internal Audit function.
- Review working paper files for compliance with the Global IIA Standards.
- Review governance documents (e.g. Charter, methodology) and departmental practices.
- Provide recommendations to enhance conformance and add value.
- Draft report in Microsoft Word; final report in PDF.
- Report contents: introduction, background, objective, scope, observations/findings, recommendations, distribution, and opinion on conformance to the Global IIA Standards.
- Draft report: discuss with Internal Audit management and obtain management comments.
- Final draft report: presented to the CEO and Audit and Risk Management Committee.
- Final report: presented to the Board.
- The service provider must have policies in place to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and RAF information security requirements.
Financial Requirements
7- Quotations must be VAT inclusive (if VAT registered) in South African Rand.
- Prices for non-VAT registered suppliers are deemed all-inclusive; no VAT will be added after award.
- Non-VAT registered suppliers who charge VAT will be disqualified.
- Prices must be submitted in the cost breakdown table only.
- No price changes after the Award Letter/Purchase Order is issued.
- Prices valid for 30 days from closing date.
- The applicable preference point system is the 80/20 system, which applies to requirements with a rand value up to R50,000,000 (all applicable taxes included).
Compliance & Regulatory
15- Bidders must ensure they are not listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers, as such listing results in automatic disqualification.
- CSD registration is mandatory – the RAF only does business with CSD-registered suppliers.
- Tax matters must be declared in order by SARS.
- Bidders must not be on the RAF Internal Audit Panel (conflict of interest).
- Mandatory proof of experience and certifications:
- Company experience: minimum 5 signed reference letters from clients where EQAR was conducted (each letter on company letterhead, including type of service, year, and number of reviews).
- Partner/Director: valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Quality Assurance Assessor certificates, both issued by the IIA, plus a CV detailing EQARs led at Director/Partner level.
- Project Manager: valid Certified Quality Assurance Assessor certificate issued by the IIA.
- Two additional Certified Quality Assurance Assessor resources: valid certificates issued by the IIA.
- Bidders with disabilities must provide a valid medical certificate as proof.
- No specific pre-qualification compliance requirements (such as CSD registration, tax clearance, or B-BBEE level) are stated in the available document.
- Bidders must provide documented proof of their claims for specific goals when required.
- Compliance requirements: The service provider must maintain policies and measures aligned with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
- The RAF reserves the right to conduct security screening or vetting of company directors and provided resources.
- Subcontractors or third parties engaged must adhere to the same data protection and cybersecurity standards, and the service provider is responsible for their compliance.
Health & Safety
2- The service provider's premises must have fire suppression systems (including carbon dioxide fire extinguishers) to prevent damage or loss of documents in case of fire.
- The premises must have a secure perimeter with controlled access and/or surveillance systems, secure doors, locks, and alarms to prevent unauthorised access.
Contractual Terms
3- The service provider is obliged to maintain physical security of all records in their possession.
- Any real, attempted, or suspected breach of physical security must be reported to the RAF, along with any relevant CCTV footage, police report, and linked alarm system records.
- The RAF reserves the right to audit and monitor the provider's compliance with this policy, and the provider must cooperate with any such audits or assessments.
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
12 Nov 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to conduct an External Quality Assurance Review (EQAR) for the Internal Audit Department, in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), for a period of three (3) months.
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Road Accident Fund (RAF)
Contact Information
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Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.doc
30% Low ConfidenceRFQ Document PR10118915 for External Quality Assurance Review.docx
95% High ConfidenceSBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.docx
62% Medium ConfidenceAnnexure A - Security Measures.pdf
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SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.docx
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.doc
Annexure A - Security Measures.pdf
RFQ Document PR10118915 for External Quality Assurance Review.docx
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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to conduct an External Quality Assurance Review (EQAR) for the Internal Audit Department, in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), for a period of three (3) months.
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Organization
Road Accident Fund (RAF)
Contact Person
Tshilidzi Lithole
Phone
031-365-2979
[email protected]
Website
www.raf.co.za/
Address
2, Eco Glades Office Park, 420 Witch-Hazel Ave, Centurion, Pretoria, 0046, South Africa
12 November 2026 at 11:00
Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
12 November 2026 at 11:00
Organization
Road Accident Fund (RAF)
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