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    PSETA Tender: Civil Litigation Services in Pretoria

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    The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) has issued an urgent Request for Quotation (RFP/2021/001502) for the appointment of a qualified legal service provider to deliver civil litigation services. This critical procurement aims to secure expert legal representation to defend summons instituted against PSETA in the Magistrate’s Court, ensuring the authority’s legal and financial interests are robustly protected.

    The appointed law firm or legal practitioner will be responsible for comprehensive civil litigation management. Key deliverables include:

    • Reviewing, analyzing, and defending all civil summons served against PSETA.
    • Drafting and filing all necessary pleadings, notices, and legal correspondence.
    • Representing PSETA in Magistrate’s Court proceedings, including trials and settlement negotiations.
    • Providing strategic legal opinions and regular progress reports on all active litigation matters.

    Mandatory Compliance Requirements

    Given the specialized nature of this procurement, bidders must submit a stringent compliance package. Essential documentation includes:

    • Valid registration with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) of South Africa.
    • A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report with an active MAAA status.
    • A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
    • A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
    • Verifiable proof of at least five years of experience in civil litigation, preferably representing public entities or SETAs.

    Evaluation Criteria

    Proposals will undergo a rigorous two-stage evaluation. Bidders must first achieve a minimum functionality threshold based on the firm’s track record, the qualifications of the designated lead attorney, and the proposed methodology. Qualifying bids will then be adjudicated using the 80/20 preferential procurement system, allocating 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific transformation goals.

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    Submission Guidelines

    Due to the urgent nature of this RFQ, the submission window is strictly limited. There will be no briefing session. All bid documents must be submitted electronically via email to khutsom@pseta.org.za, with a mandatory carbon copy (CC) to lungilem@pseta.org.za. The email subject line must clearly state the RFQ number. The absolute closing time is 11:00 on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. For enquiries, contact Ms. Lungile Mokoena at 012-423-5700 or lungilem@pseta.org.za.

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    Prospective bidders can access the complete Terms of Reference and bid documentation package via the official National Treasury eTender portal:

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