Service Provider for Socio-Economic Household Survey
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider to conduct a large-scale socio-economic household survey. Any eligible service provider can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria mentioned.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider to conduct a large-scale socio-economic household survey. The project involves face-to-face interviews with approximately 10,000 households across formal and informal settlements to assist with city planning. Key deliverables include an inception report, questionnaire development in three languages, a pilot survey, main fieldwork, and comprehensive data management. The contract will span 24 months, with all final project outputs due by 31 March 2028. Bidders must demonstrate significant experience in probability sampling and large-scale survey management to meet the required functionality threshold.
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.
- 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
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Public Liability, Motor Vehicle, and Professional Indemnity insurance (minimum R5 million each)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- PSiRA registration for all security personnel
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years for values over R10 million
- Joint Venture agreement and Certificate of Authority if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM.Tenders20
Email: SCM.Tenders20@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with Tender Number 290C/2025/26 and Tender Box Number 236. Deliver it to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 29 July 2026.
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