Panel of Research Service Providers for GCIS.
Giovanni Jonker
In plain English
GCIS is establishing a panel of research service providers for a five-year term. Qualified and experienced research service providers can bid.
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The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is seeking to appoint a panel of service providers for research and ad hoc projects. The work will take place across South Africa to support GCIS and its client departments. The appointment is for a five-year period, with assignments commissioned on a rotational, project-by-project basis. Key service categories include quantitative and qualitative research, fieldwork, desktop research, and online panel management. Deliverables involve conducting surveys, media analysis, impact assessments, and policy research. Bidders must show the capacity to meet quality standards and handle data securely. The closing date for submissions is 6 July 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Core research team with CVs and contactable references
- Documented evidence of relevant previous project experience
- Proven capacity for multi-lingual research instrument translation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Giovanni Jonker
Email: giovanni@gcis.gov.za
Phone: 012-473-0116
How to apply: Proposals must be physically delivered to the Tender Box at the GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, C/O 1035 Frances Baard Street and Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria. Submissions must be clearly marked with the reference number RFB 004-2026/2027.
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