Pre-qualification of law firms for legal services.
Department of Education
In plain English
The tender is for unspecified goods or services by the Gauteng Department of Education. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit bids on official forms; no specific eligibility criteria like CSD or B-BBEE are mentioned.
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The Gauteng Department of Education is inviting law firms to join a pre-qualified panel to provide legal services for three years. The work will be performed on an as-needed basis across the Gauteng province. Key services include handling contractual and delictual matters, labour law litigation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. Firms will also assist with drafting and reviewing education policies, legislation, and regulations. Additionally, the panel will conduct legal investigations into school incidents, which involves gathering evidence and preparing formal reports. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in these areas and provide qualified personnel with relevant legal degrees and years of experience. The department will select firms based on their ability to provide high-quality legal support for the department's ongoing operational and litigation needs.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate for the law firm
- LPC registration and Letter of Good Standing for all proposed legal staff
- Active Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) registration
- Proof of CSD registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Procurement Buyer
Email: Procurement2@gauteng.gov.za
Phone: 011-355-0423
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in a sealed, indexed envelope to the tender box specified in the SBD 1 form. You must submit one original and one copy. Late submissions, emails, or faxes are not accepted.
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