Engagement Tenders

The closing date and time for submissions is 08 May 2026 at 23:55.

The successful bidder will be the bidder that scores the highest total points out of 100 for both price and specific goals, unless there is a basis for selecting a different successful bidder. The evaluation process includes responsiveness, functional evaluation, price and preferential points, and risk analysis.

Bidders must attend the compulsory online briefing session, submit a signed letter of consent from the proposed resource, and adhere to the 2-folder submission requirement. For functional evaluation, criteria include individual academic qualifications and proven track record in relevant work.

The tender document does not mention a site visit.

The tender document does not mention sample submission.

Any complaint about the RFP or the tendering process must be submitted to the tender manager in writing, by email, immediately upon the cause of the complaint arising or becoming known to the bidder.

The bid notice specifies a service period of 12 months for the communications reputation turnaround strategy.

The bid notice mentions a 80/20 preference point system, indicating that both price and specific goals will be considered in the award criterion.

Interested agencies must demonstrate experience in public sector, SOE or complex institutional reputational work, strong understanding of governance, PFMA and political-administrative interfaces, strategic not purely tactical communications capability, and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.

The bid notice does not require sample submissions.

The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value.

The closing date and time for the submission of bids is 7 May 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Bidders must be suitably qualified and experienced service providers with demonstrated expertise in realtime employee listening and related initiatives.

The closing date for submitting quotes is Monday, 20 April 2026, at 16:00.

The bid notice states that payment will be made within 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice, accompanied by a statement of account.

The quotes will be evaluated on the 80/20 price and specific goals as per MBD 6. 1 attached.

Minimum requirements are specified for project directors, project managers, and internal auditors, including specific qualifications and years of experience. Bidders must score at least a minimum of 36 out of 50 in respect of functionality.

If the successful applicant is underperforming on a continuous basis, or not meeting the service level required as per the contract, the MBDA shall be entitled to retain 10% of the monthly cost, and continued poor performance could result in the termination of the contract.