Appointment of a research and development service provider to conduct a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) study for the AARTO Amendment Act. Requires proven experience in socio-economic research, policy impact analysis, and public-sector regulatory assessment. Bids are evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system.
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has issued RFQ03/2026/2027 for the appointment of a research and development professional services provider to conduct a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) study for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Amendment Act. The SEIAS is a government requirement under South Africa's regulatory framework, requiring that proposed legislation be assessed for its likely economic, social, and environmental effects before adoption. The appointed service provider will be responsible for evaluating the anticipated impacts of the AARTO Amendment Act on affected stakeholders, including motorists, businesses such as transport operators and logistics companies, municipalities, and the broader public. The work is expected to include stakeholder consultation, data collection and analysis, cost-benefit and impact modelling, and the preparation of a comprehensive report with evidence-based recommendations to support policy decision-making.
The assignment is governed by a Terms of Reference (ToR) document, which sets out the detailed deliverables, methodology expectations, and reporting requirements. Interested bidders must attend or review the briefing session materials and complete the Standard Bidding Documents, including SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022), and, where applicable, SBD 6.2 for local content. Because the requirement falls within the up-to-R50 million bracket, the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points allocated to price and 20 points to specific goals. Specific goals include ownership by persons who had no franchise before 1983/1993, female ownership, disability, youth ownership, and locality, each supported by the documentary proof stipulated in the tender.
The research-based nature of this engagement makes it valuable for firms with demonstrated capability in policy research, econometric or economic modelling, legal and regulatory analysis, and public consultation. Successful delivery will contribute to transparent, evidence-based road traffic law reform in South Africa and strengthen the credibility of future regulatory decisions. Bidders should carefully review the closing date of 2 November 2026, ensure all forms are signed and supported by the required certified documents, and confirm that their CSD registration is active before submission.
Research consultancies, economic and policy advisory firms, and academic or research organisations with experience in socio-economic impact assessments, regulatory analysis, or public-sector policy evaluation. Firms with legal, transport, or road safety expertise, and those eligible for specific-goal preferences (such as women-owned, youth-owned, black-owned, or disability-owned enterprises), are particularly well placed to apply. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and able to provide the required certified documentation.
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