Provision of Legal Services for Statistics South Africa.
Stats SA
In plain English
Statistics South Africa is procuring legal services. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
Always check the official documentDescription
Statistics South Africa has issued a tender for the provision of Legal Services under bid number RFQ-112719. The project is to be executed in phases, and bidders must provide a detailed breakdown of the project phases, including the estimated number of man-days and the cost associated with each phase. Bidders are also required to list all personnel involved in the project along with their specific hourly and daily rates. The total bid price must include all expenses and applicable taxes, with a clear distinction between VAT-exclusive line items and the VAT-inclusive grand total. The offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date of 25 September 2026. All work will be managed by Statistics South Africa, and bidders must specify their project commencement timeline.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of relevant professional accreditation
- Valid VAT registration for VAT-inclusive pricing
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: scmrfq@statssa.gov.za
Phone: 012-310-8969
How to apply: Bid response documents must be submitted via email to quotations@statssa.gov.za. Bids must be received by 16:00 on 25 September 2026. All submissions must use the official forms provided and must not be re-typed.
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