Overview
This tender invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to offer VAT recovery services to Laingsburg Municipality for three years. The successful bidder will be responsible for identifying and recovering VAT overpayments or unclaimed input tax, as well as managing related objections, appeals, and requests for remission of penalties and interest. The service provider must comply with SARS regulations, including the prohibition of contingency fees for tax return corrections, except for disputes under Chapter 9 of the Tax Administration Act. This contract aims to ensure efficient VAT recovery and compliance for the municipality.
Who should consider bidding
This tender is suitable for experienced legal and accounting firms or consultants specialising in VAT recovery and tax dispute management. Bidders should have a thorough understanding of South African VAT legislation, SARS procedures, and the Tax Administration Act. Firms with a proven track record in managing VAT objections, appeals, and penalty remission requests will be well positioned to apply.
Bid-readiness summary
- Briefing compulsory: No or not listed
- Electronic submission: No or not listed
- Two-envelope submission: No or not listed
- Supporting documents: 1
Mandatory requirements and checks
- Identify and quantify VAT overpayments or unclaimed input tax
- Manage objections and appeals related to VAT
- Handle requests for remission of penalties and interest where applicable
- Comply with SARS regulations on contingency fees effective from 14 September 2023
- Provide pricing in line with the tender’s pricing schedule
- Service period of three (3) years
- Deliver services to Laingsburg Municipality at 02 Van Riebeeck Street, Municipal Buildings
Briefing or site meeting
Date:
Not specified
Venue:
Not specified
Compulsory:
No or not specified
How to apply
Interested bidders should carefully review the tender documents, including the 'SCM-T-2026-27-004 - Final Tender Notice.pdf' for detailed requirements and pricing schedules. Prepare a comprehensive bid addressing all key requirements and SARS compliance conditions. Submit your bid in hard copy to the Laingsburg Municipality at 02 Van Riebeeck Street, Municipal Buildings, Laingsburg, 6900 before the closing date. Note that electronic submissions are not accepted. For enquiries, contact Mr Keith Gertse via email at scm@laingsburg.gov.za or telephone 023-551-1019.
Supporting documents
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SCM-T-2026-27-004 - Final Tender Notice.pdf PDFDownload
Contact details
Contact:
Mr Keith Gertse
Email:
scm@laingsburg.gov.za
Telephone:
023-551-1019
Common questions
Are contingency fees allowed for VAT recovery services under this tender?
Contingency fees are prohibited for the completion or correction of tax returns as per SARS regulations effective 14 September 2023. They are only permitted for disputes under Chapter 9 of the Tax Administration Act.
Is there a compulsory briefing session for this tender?
No, the briefing session is not compulsory for this tender.
How must bids be submitted for this tender?
Bids must be submitted in hard copy at the Laingsburg Municipality offices at 02 Van Riebeeck Street, Municipal Buildings, Laingsburg, 6900. Electronic submissions are not accepted.