(1) (a) Tsalena Media.
(b) 06 June 2016.
(c) The total cost is R 44 404 385.10 inclusive of value added tax (vat).
(d) The contract period is for twelve (12) months.
(e) The agency received eleven (11) bids.
(f) (i) The highest bid received was R47 675 511.36 vat inclusive.
(ii) The lowest bid received was R 44 404 385.10 vat inclusive the lowest bidder met the minimum required score for functionality criteria.
(g) The service provider is expected to provide the following deliverables, media planning and bulk buying, develop a measurement and reporting tool; a brand communication strategy as well as events management strategy
(2) Yes, the service provider signed a service level agreement with SASSA.