Screening, Verification, and Reference Checks for CMS.
Ludwe Madayi
In plain English
The Council for Medical Schemes is seeking a provider for background checks and verification services for four years. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and may need a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points.
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The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is seeking a service provider to perform background screening, verification, and reference checks. This work will take place over a four-year period on an as-needed basis. Key deliverables include comprehensive background reports covering identity, criminal records, credit history, employment history, education, and professional memberships. The provider must verify information directly with institutions rather than acting as a middleman. Each report must clearly state the verification status, any identified discrepancies, and the final outcome. The work is intended to support the human resources and due diligence processes of the CMS. All services must be provided at fixed rates for the duration of the four-year contract. The project will be managed by the CMS, and all verification tools used must be legally owned or authorized for use by the appointed bidder.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Three client reference letters from the last five years
- Valid membership with PBSA or SAFPS
- Two valid MOUs or SLAs with verifying institutions
- Proof of ownership or authorized rights to use the verification system
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of ownership or director details for preference points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ludwe Madayi
Email: l.madayi@medicalschemes.co.za
Phone: 012-431-0500
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to RFQCS@medicalschemes.co.za. Documents sent through cloud-based file sharing services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer will not be accepted.
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