Provision of Media Monitoring and Analysis Services.
Tender office
In plain English
SARS is procuring media monitoring and analysis services for 36 months. No specific bidder eligibility requirements are stated.
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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is inviting bids for the provision of media monitoring and analysis services for a period of thirty-six months. The successful service provider will be responsible for monitoring print, broadcast, online, and social media platforms to identify developments that impact the organization’s reputation and mandate. Key deliverables include daily news summaries, qualitative and quantitative analysis reports, and the maintenance of a secure electronic portal for 24/7 access to media archives. The work will be performed for SARS, with the primary office located in Pretoria. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, including the use of AI tools validated by human analysts, and provide a dedicated team to manage the account. The closing date for submissions is 13 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Key personnel must hold NQF Level 5 or higher qualifications
- Three verifiable references for similar services within the last five years
- Three years of audited or independently reviewed financial statements
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance
- Successful security clearance and signed oath of secrecy
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tender office
Email: tenderoffice@sars.gov.za
Phone: 012-647-9510
How to apply: Submit one hardcopy in a ring-bound file and one electronic copy on a USB stick to the SARS Procurement Tender Office, Lehae La SARS, 299 Bronkhorst Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181.
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