Service Provider for ICT Research and Advisory Subscription
SCM
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 September 2026 at 10:30 · 333 Grosvenor Street, Block D Hatfield Gardens, Hatfield, 0028
In plain English
The National Lotteries Commission is seeking a service provider for a two-year membership subscription to ICT research and advisory services. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is seeking a service provider to supply an ICT research and advisory subscription platform. The work will be based in Hatfield, Pretoria. The successful bidder will provide access to market research, best-practice frameworks, and advisory services for ICT strategy, security, and procurement. Key deliverables include an annual research plan, monthly insight packs, benchmarking reports, and quarterly executive briefings. The contract will run for a period of twenty-four months. Analysts assigned to the project must hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT and possess at least eight years of relevant industry experience. The service provider must also offer a dedicated account manager and a rapid response service for priority queries.
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 the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance System Pin
- Accreditation from the research and advisory provider
- Proof of compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: lucky@nlcsa.org.za
Phone: 012-432-1309
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted online via the National Treasury e-tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Submissions must be in PDF format and clearly marked with the bidder's name, tender number NLC2026-010, and the tender title.
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