Appointment of Attorney for Legal Services.
JUDITH LOUW
In plain English
The Dawid Kruiper Municipality is seeking to appoint an attorney to provide legal services on an ad-hoc basis for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Dawid Kruiper Municipality invites bids for the appointment of a law firm to provide debt collection and legal services on an ad-hoc basis. The work will take place in Upington, Northern Cape, over a period of thirty-six months. Key deliverables include performing soft and hard debt collection, managing legal proceedings such as summons and judgments, and protecting the municipality’s interests in liquidation or debt review matters. The service provider must submit monthly progress reports and ensure all debtor payments are made directly to the municipality. Bidders must be established law firms with proven experience in public sector legislation and debt recovery.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Admission certificates for all legal practitioners
- Valid Certificate of Good Standing from the Legal Practice Council
- Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate
- Project team must possess relevant CVs and certified qualifications
- Proof of previous experience via client reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: JUDITH LOUW
Email: judith.louw@dkm.gov.za
Phone: 054-338-7094
How to apply: Submit sealed bids, clearly marked with the tender number and title, into the municipal tender box at the Dawid Kruiper Municipality Civic Centre, Mutual Street, Upington. Only original, signed documents will be accepted; faxed or emailed submissions are not permitted.
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