Panel of Legal Experts for HSRC.
Portia Nyalungu
In plain English
The HSRC is seeking to appoint a panel of legal experts to provide various legal services for 24 months. Only legal practices established under the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 are eligible to bid.
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The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is seeking to appoint a panel of legal experts for a 24-month period. The work will be based in South Africa, with a requirement for a national presence. The selected firms will provide professional legal services across various fields, including corporate law, intellectual property, constitutional and administrative law, and general civil or criminal litigation. Key deliverables include providing legal opinions, drafting contracts, representing the HSRC in legal proceedings, and conducting legal workshops. A maximum of five service providers will be appointed to work on a rotational basis. The closing date for submissions is 31 August 2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered with the Legal Practice Council
- Must hold a valid Fidelity Fund certificate
- Must have offices or local correspondence networks in Gauteng, KZN, and Western Cape
- Must be tax compliant with SARS
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must achieve a minimum functionality score of 75 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Portia Nyalungu
Email: tenders@hsrc.ac.za
Phone: 012-302-2128
How to apply: Bids must be delivered to the HSRC Building at 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria. Submissions can be made via courier or by placing documents in the designated tender box. Bidders must submit two separate, sealed envelopes containing the proposal and pricing documentation respectively.
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