How to Win Tenders by becoming BEE Compliant Today !  

BEE does not need to be a headache! BEE planning and BEE verification should be used  on a daily basis to a companies benefit rather than be seen as a stumbling block. BEE verification does not need to be a costly exercise and careful planning can significantly increase a BEE compliance level on the BEE scorecard as well as contribute towards your bottom line.    

 If you are an Exempt Micro Enterprise (turnover less than R 5 mil PA) it means that you are exempt from being audited. You will automatically receive a level 4 BEE Contribution Status and 100% Procurement Recognition Level that you can pass on to your Clients.

Step 1- Apply Online.

Click on the "Start Verification Process" button. Complete in the required fields, Agree to our Terms and Conditions and Submit your application. You will receive a copy of the Terms and Conditions as well as an invoice via email.

 Step 2- Submit Documents.

The following documents must be submitted for verification and can be faxed to Deon at 086 661 7037 or scanned and mailed to deon@bee-abacus.co.za:  

• CIPRO Registration Documents e.g. CK 1 CK 9, CM or Trust docs (This may vary according to entity’s form of ownership). Proof of Black ownership if relevant.
• Certified Copy of ID Documents of owners.
•  Letter from Auditor / Accountant confirming that company turnover is less than  R 5 000 000-00 or that you are a start- up company that just commenced business.

Step 3 -Receive Certificate.

On receipt of all completed and sufficient supporting documentation as well as payment, we will provide you with a SANAS Accredited Certificate.

QSE OR GENERICS?- Click on our Services Page to see the Process. 

• You will be able to submit Tenders for government entities or companies competing in the economic value chain when you have a valid BEE Certificate.
• Ensure your company can supply a BEE Scorecard as required by the newly promulgated Preferential Procurement Act.
• The playing field is levelled as smaller BEE Verified companies can now compete against larger companies as suppliers.
• Be recognized and receive preference  as a BEE Supplier on the database of Municipalities and Government Organisations such as the SETA's.

SANAS Accredited BEE Verification Agencies.

As from 1 February 2010 only BEE Certificates  that have been  issued by BEE Agencies accredited by the South African National Acreditation Service (SANAS)  will be valid. A full list of agencies is available on the DTI  and SANAS websites. Click on a our SANAS Certificate elsewhere on this page to see our Accreditation Status.

 Note: Make sure you obtain a BEE Certificate from a SANAS Accredited BEE Verification Agency. Click on our SANAS Certificate so see our Accreditation>>>>>

Accreditation Advantages    

• Ensure that your BEE Certificates improve your Clients Preferential Procurement Score as only Accredited BEE Cerificates is calculated in this element.
•  All SANAS Accredited Verification Agents are guided by strict codes of conduct in doing verification. The same rules will apply to all BEE categories in similar sectors.
• The BEE standard ensures consistency in awarding BEE scores thereby leveling the playing field in allocating tenders. 
• SANAS Accredited Agents is audited by SANAS on a continuous basis to ensure fairness and impartiality. 
• Deal with a national agent that uses SANAS validated software ensuring that time and money is saved.

Disclosure of Information:

 ABACUS is committed to preserve the confidentiality of information obtained during BEE verification and will refrain from disclosing confidential information to any person without the consent of the entity, except as required by law.  

Impartiality and Conflict of Interest:

 ABACUS and its staff shall use care and professional judgement at all times to maintain impartiality and provide  BEE verifications that provide confidence and will not allow commercial or other pressures to compromise impartiality.