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Request for Proposals for Funeral Scheme updated

Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering IndustryRef: https://bccei.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Request-for-Proposals-for-Funeral-Scheme.pdf

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Source domain: bccei.co.za

Collected on 13 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) for the provision of funeral benefit cover for Limited Duration Employees (LDCs) in the civil engineering sector. It sets out minimum lump-sum funeral benefit amounts for eligible members (member and spouse) and dependent children by age, and requires bidders to include additional benefits such as repatriation and to disclose any suicide clause and waiting periods. The RFP specifies the scope of services for the successful bidder (design, administration, claims processing, reporting, compliance, awareness sessions, and communication strategy) and describes evaluation criteria and submission requirements. Proposals must be submitted by close of business on 17 July 2026 (UTC) to rfp@bccei.co.za, and the RFP was issued on 3 July 2026.

Facts

Reference

https://bccei.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Request-for-Proposals-for-Funeral-Scheme.pdf

Amounts

R 18, R 13, R 9

Key Takeaways

  • RFP issued by BCCEI for funeral benefit cover for Limited Duration Employees (LDCs)
  • Date of issue: 3 July 2026
  • Closing date: 17 July 2026 (close of business, UTC); late submissions not considered
  • Submission email: rfp@bccei.co.za; subject line: “RFP: LDC Funeral Scheme – [Company Name]”
  • Enquiries email: enquiries@bccei.co.za
  • Policy holder: BCCEI; participating employers: ~185; pay points: ~185; total membership: ~18,000; average age: 39; 80% males/20% females
  • Minimum lump-sum benefits: member & spouse R18,000; children 14-21 R18,000; children 6-<14 R13,000; children 1-<6 R9,000; children <1 or stillborn R1,800
  • All-inclusive guaranteed rate for 1 year (risk, commission, administration, consulting, VAT etc)
  • Required services include scheme design, administration with employers processing via payroll, claims processing, reporting, compliance, awareness sessions, and communication strategy
  • Evaluation based on BCCEI Procurement Policy including suitability, affordability/value for money, administration/claims support, compliance, references, innovation, quality assurance, responsiveness, delivery capability, and pricing transparency; B-BBEE considered
  • Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI)
  • BCCEI office
  • Participating employers (approximately 185)
  • Limited Duration Employees (LDCs)
  • Insurance service providers and administrators (bidders)
  • ASISA (mentioned as no formal claims experience)
  • SADC countries (repatriation scope where applicable)

Dates

Closing Date

3 July 2026