The South African Social Security Agency Hereby Invites Request for Information Specifications (rfi) for Cloud-based Omni-channel Contact Centre as a Service (ccaas)

RFI:01-26-ICT-HO

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2026-07-20 11:00

Computer Software Supply and License Management, Contact Centre and Call Centre Solutions, Hotlines and Helplines, Information and Communications Technology, Telecommunications, Broadcasting and WiFi, Telephony, PABX, IP PBX, SIP, VoIP - Supplies, Installation and Maintenance

Gauteng, Pretoria

South African Social Security Agency

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Tender Number: RFI:01-26-ICT-HO
Department: South African Social Security Agency
Tender Type: Request for Information
Province: National
Closing Date: Monday, 20 July 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 501 Prodinsa Building, Cnr Steve Bhiko and Pretorius Street - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0081
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: MANDLA SIBEKO
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-400-2634
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: NO Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time:
Briefing Venue:

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to gather information from potential suppliers regarding a cloud-based Omni-channel Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) solution. SASSA aims to identify suitable solutions that can deliver high-volume citizen services related to social grants inquiries across South Africa, supporting multiple communication channels and ensuring seamless customer interactions.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

  • Provision of a cloud-based CCaaS platform capable of supporting omni-channel communication, including voice, SMS, WhatsApp, email, web chat, and social media channels.
  • Integration of the contact centre solution with SASSA’s existing systems via secure APIs.
  • Support for high-volume citizen service delivery across South Africa.
  • Provision of local support and certification status for OEM partners.
  • Compliance with data residency requirements within South Africa and sovereignty considerations.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

  • Support for minimum communication channels: SMS and WhatsApp (with specified integration methods).
  • Implementation of core contact centre functionalities such as Automatic Call Distribution (ACD), Interactive Voice Response (IVR), and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
  • Use of RESTful APIs for system integration, supporting secure data exchange.
  • Support for disaster recovery (DR) and recovery point and time objectives (RPO and RTO).
  • Data residency within South Africa to ensure data sovereignty.
  • Capability to support multiple digital channels seamlessly from a unified platform.

Skills and Capabilities Requirements

Vendors must demonstrate:

  • OEM authorized partnership status with local support capabilities.
  • Experience in deploying and supporting cloud-based CCaaS solutions, particularly omni-channel platforms.
  • Ability to integrate with existing SASSA systems securely via APIs.
  • Provision of references, performance benchmarks, and evidence of supporting high-volume citizen services.
  • Compliance with local data residency and sovereignty requirements.
  • Capability to provide certification status and support for OEM solutions.

Additional Notes

This RFI is intended for information gathering only and does not constitute a commitment to procure. Vendors are required to submit detailed proposals (15-20 pages) outlining their solutions, implementation approach, and support capabilities as part of their response.

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