The Ports Regulator of South Africa is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of a service provider to offer employee health and wellness services for a period of two years. Bidders are required to submit their responses via email to ***@***. *. * by April 28, 2026. All inquiries should also be directed to this email address. The scope of work includes a comprehensive range of services such as psychosocial support, telephonic health and medical support, trauma counselling, life management services, absenteeism and incapacity management, and health assessments. Evaluation will be based on administrative compliance, mandatory requirements (including references, CVs, and company experience), and pricing/specific goals (BBBEE, ownership by black women and youth). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and complete all required SBD forms and the POPIA consent form. Quotations will remain open for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date.
The bid notice states that bidders must submit responses via email at: ***@***. *. * before or on the stipulated date and time, which is April 28, 2026.
The bid notice outlines an evaluation process that includes SCM administrative phase, mandatory requirements, and pricing considerations and specific goals, with a preference point system of 80/20 for price and specific goals.
The bid notice specifies mandatory requirements including proof of registration on CSD, completed SBD forms, POPIA consent form, a minimum of three written reference letters, CVs of at least two qualified wellness practitioners registered with HPCSA or SACSSP, and a comprehensive company profile demonstrating at least five years of experience in employee wellness services.
The bid notice mentions that late and incomplete submissions will invalidate the quote submitted, and in the context of preferential procurement, fraudulent claims can lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business, and criminal prosecution.
