The market for legal services to the government is about R98 million, which is a decent size. However, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing pie. With 529 suppliers already in the mix, it's a pretty crowded space, and you'll be dealing with 29 different departments, so be prepared to build relationships across the organisation. The Department of Justice and other government departments favour suppliers with a good Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) level, with about 16% of the spend going to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd focus on building a strong B-BBEE profile to give your business a competitive edge in this market.
ProTenders Intelligence, powered by National Treasury BAS data
R98M
529
29
R107K
B-BBEE Allocation
16.4%
R16M
3.0%
R3M
1.9%
R2M
0.1%
R108K
Spending Trend
By Province
Data from National Treasury BAS · Legal services · 529 suppliers across 29 departments · FY 2025/26