Traditional Media Monitoring Platform for Stats SA
Stats SA
In plain English
Statistics South Africa is procuring a Traditional Media Monitoring Platform for 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide necessary documentation for preferential points.
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has issued a tender for the provision of a traditional media monitoring platform covering both national and international news. The successful service provider will be required to supply this platform for a duration of 12 months. The work involves monitoring media outlets to support the department's stakeholder relations and dissemination functions. The tender is evaluated using an 80/20 scoring system, where 80 points are awarded for price and 20 points for specific goals, including race, gender, disability, and youth ownership. Bidders must demonstrate that their proposed platform meets all technical and functional requirements. Shortlisted suppliers may be required to perform a live demonstration of their platform to prove its capabilities. The closing date for this tender is 20 July 2026 at 16:00 pm. All pricing must be firm for the duration of the contract.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN.
- Must provide CIPC company registration documents.
- Must provide three signed client reference letters for previous work.
- Must provide B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for equity verification.
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: scmrfq@statssa.gov.za
Phone: 012-310-8969
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to quotations@statssa.gov.za by the closing date and time. If a bidder is unable to submit a quotation, they must provide written reasons for their non-response to the same email address.
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