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Check 1
Can you bid?
14 questions
CIPC, CSD, tax compliance status, B-BBEE evidence, the SBD forms, COIDA, UIF, the section 53 EE certificate and sector registrations.
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- What to sort out first, in order
Small business ยท EME and QSE
Turnover of R50 million or less? Start with two questions.
Which B-BBEE route applies to you, and what will the tender ask for? Bids often fail on paperwork before price is looked at: a CSD profile with an open item, a form left unsigned. An expired affidavit usually scores no preference points.
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Check 2
Scorecard estimate
QSE or Generic
For QSEs that are not 51% black-owned: set how much of each element you expect to achieve and see an indicative level.
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- Estimate only. Not a certificate or verification
Where we help
The three things small businesses ask us for
- B-BBEE route and affidavit. Confirm EME or QSE on your latest financial year and take you through the official template. B-BBEE consulting
- Tender documents in order. CSD, tax status, SBD forms, COIDA and the B-BBEE evidence the tender scores on. Tender readiness
- Skills and youth spend. Learnerships and YES placements planned so they count, with the evidence kept. Skills and learnerships
Worth knowing
An expired affidavit usually scores nothing
Sworn affidavits and certificates are valid for 12 months. An expired one usually scores no preference points for B-BBEE; follow the tender's own requirements on what it accepts. Diarise the renewal three months ahead.
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Send your turnover band, your sector and the tender closing date. We reply with what applies and what to do first.
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