King Hintsa TVET College invites suitably qualified and experienced legal service providers to submit proposals for appointment to a panel of law firms. The appointment will be for a period of sixty (60) months (5 years).
King Hintsa TVET College Seeks Panel of Law Firms
King Hintsa TVET College is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution under the Department of Higher Education and Training. The College seeks to appoint a panel of six (6) law firms to work collaboratively with internal structures to provide litigation support, legal advisory, employment law expertise, contract management assistance, conveyancer services and governance guidance.
Scope of Legal Services Required
The successful law firms will provide legal services including:
- Litigation and dispute resolution in Magistrates’ Courts and High Courts
- Labour and employment law representation at CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Labour Courts
- Contractual and commercial law including drafting, vetting and interpreting contracts
- Governance and compliance advisory including policy development
- Investigations and forensic support
- Conveyancer services and land claims support
Mandatory Requirements for Bidders
Bidders must submit the following mandatory documents:
- Original SARS valid Tax Clearance Certificate or valid Tax PIN
- Certified proof of company registration (CIPC) not older than 6 months
- Proof of valid Shareholder Certificate or proof of ownership
- Proof of registration with Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Accurately completed supplier declaration forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 8 and SBD 9)
- Certified copy of current, valid Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC)
- Proof of active institutional registration with Legal Practice Council
- Certified ID copies of owners and shareholders not older than 6 months
Functional Evaluation Criteria and Scoring
Bidders will be evaluated on functionality with a minimum qualifying score of 70 points out of 100. The criteria include:
- Experience demonstrated through reference letters and appointment letters (40 points)
- Expertise of directors with LLB qualifications and admission (30 points)
- Availability of an advocate with membership certificate and qualifications (20 points)
- Methodology and project implementation plan (10 points)
Key Contract Terms and Duration
The contract period is 60 months (5 years). Billing will be per item, hourly or based on Magistrates’ and High Court tariffs as applicable. Invoicing must be accompanied by timesheets, reports on work completed and attendance registers where applicable. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a compliant invoice.
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How to Submit Your Bid
Submit your completed bid document in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at King Hintsa TVET College, Administration Centre, 218 Mthatha Road, Butterworth, 4960, before 09 October 2026 at 11:00. A non-refundable bid fee of R250 is payable. No faxed, posted or emailed applications will be accepted.
Tender Documents:
Download the full bid document here
Enquiries:
Contact Person: Nyalleng Maseme
Email: nmaseme@khc.edu.za
Telephone: 047-401-6400
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