BID/01/2025-26 Panel of Attorneys
Job Overview / Description: Panel of Attorneys (2025–2028)
- Project Title: Appointment to the Panel of Attorneys for a Period of Three (3) Years
- Tender Number: BID/01/2025-26
- Tender Type: Request for Information (RFI)
- Client / Department: Matjhabeng Local Municipality
Address: C/O Ryk and Stateway Street, CBD, Welkom, Free State - Contract Duration: 36 months (3 years)
- Closing Date & Time: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
14:00
Enquiries Contact:
Name: Ms. T. Gaborone
Email: gaborone@matjhabeng.co.za
Phone: 057-391-3911
Briefing Session: None (Not Compulsory)
Objectives
To establish a panel of qualified legal service providers (attorneys) to render a wide range of legal services to the Municipality on an “as-and-when-required” rotational basis over a three-year period.
Scope of Work
Appointed legal firms will provide services in one or more of the following legal disciplines:
Legal Fields:
Conveyancing and Property Law
Civil and Criminal Litigation
Labour Law / Disciplinary Hearings
Corporate and Commercial Law
Procurement Law
Constitutional & Administrative Law
Environmental & Planning Law
Intellectual Property Law
Debt Collection / Evictions
Urgent Interdicts / Land Invasions
Dispute Resolution (Mediation / Arbitration)
Legal Work Includes:
Drafting and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and opinions
Court appearances across all levels (Magistrate to Supreme Court)
Internal legal support, disciplinary hearings, and advisory services
Legal representation in external disputes and litigation
Supporting investigations and due diligence for land/property transactions
Technical Requirements
Practitioner Qualifications:
Lead Attorneys: Must be admitted legal practitioners
Minimum 2–10+ years of relevant experience depending on category
Provide CVs, certified copies of qualifications, and practice history
Registration and Legal Compliance:
Valid Certificate of Good Standing with Legal Practice Council
Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate
Company registration documents (CK/CM)
Proof of Tax Compliance (TCS PIN or SARS letter)
Municipal Rates Clearance Certificate
Experience:
Proven track record in relevant legal areas
List of at least 3–5 instructions/cases handled (per legal area)
Provide reference letters and performance reports if available
Administration & Forms:
Complete and sign all MBD Forms (e.g., MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9)
Signed declarations for:
No conflict of interest
No involvement in fraud or corrupt activities
Willingness to be subject to vetting
Pricing & Fees
Firms must submit:
Hourly rates for attorneys (junior/senior)
Fixed fees for conveyancing matters (transfers, bond registrations)
Disbursement rates and policies
Rates must be:
Inclusive of VAT
Valid for 3 years
Max annual escalation: 10%
Work Allocation Process
Attorneys will be placed on a rotational panel, based on:
Legal category
Capacity
Performance
Urgency or specialisation (may warrant deviation from rotation)
Joint Ventures & Consortia
JV/Consortium submissions allowed
Each party must:
Submit full legal, tax, and regulatory documents
Sign and submit MBD forms
Be individually compliant
Summary
This tender aims to assemble a diverse and skilled panel of legal professionals who can deliver a range of legal services to Matjhabeng Municipality. Emphasis is placed on:
Qualifications
Proven experience
Regulatory compliance
Competitive pricing
Ethical legal practice
Next Steps
You will need to:
Download tender documents from www.etenders.gov.za
Prepare your submission with all supporting documents and forms
Submit your bid before 30 September 2025 at 14:00