Service Provider for 2026 Systemic Evaluation Data Capturing
Department of Basic Education
In plain English
The Department of Basic Education is seeking a service provider or consortium for data capturing of the 2026 Systemic Evaluation over four months. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Basic Education invites bids for the data capturing of the 2026 Systemic Evaluation. The project will take place in Pretoria over a four-month period. The successful service provider must secure a 400 square metre facility, recruit at least 60 data capturers, and manage the processing of over 300,000 achievement booklets and various questionnaires. Key deliverables include setting up the capturing venue, training staff, performing double data entry for quality assurance, and conducting data cleaning. The project concludes with a final report and the submission of scanned achievement booklets to the Department.
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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Must have access to a secure 400 square metre workspace
- Must employ at least two Braille-proficient data capturers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms N Metula
Email: Tenders@dbe.gov.za
Phone: 012-357-3134
How to apply: Bids must be physically delivered to the bid box at the Main Entrance / Reception, Sol Plaatjie House, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 04 September 2026.
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