Provision of short-term insurance services.
George Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 July 2026 at 10:30 · MS Teams
In plain English
Short-term insurance services are being procured for George Municipality from January 2027 to June 2029. Bidders must meet eligibility criteria in the tender document and register on the Central Supplier Database.
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The George Municipality is inviting bids for the appointment of a service provider to manage its short-term insurance portfolio. The contract will run from 01 January 2027 to 30 June 2029. The successful bidder will act as an insurance broker, responsible for negotiating and placing insurance cover, administering claims, providing legal advice on claims, and conducting annual risk assessments and staff training. The scope includes managing various insurance categories such as fleet, public liability, fire, and electronic equipment. A compulsory briefing session will be held via MS Teams on 9 July 2026. Interested parties must register for this session by 7 July 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is 23 July 2026 at 12:00.
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.
- 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Active membership with a professional insurance body (e.g., FIA)
- Valid FSCA registration certificate
- Professional Indemnity insurance coverage of at least R100,000,000
- Proof of financial solvency and audited financial statements
- Proof of business premises via municipal account or lease agreement
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Minimum functionality score of 70/100
Contact & how to apply
Name: Clarina Nell/ Thesne Rennie
Email: cnell@george.gov.za
Phone: 044-801-9034
How to apply: Submit your tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number (GMT057/25-26). Deposit it into the tender box at the George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Directorate: Financial Services, Supply Chain Management, York Street, George. No email, fax, or postal submissions are accepted.
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