This tender has been awarded to MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS for R 478 000 00.
Awarded
Award Information
Award Value
R 478 000 00
Winning Supplier
MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Type: EME
Services: Professional
Appointment of a service provider to implement the access to markets mentorship support programme for cooperatives operating within various sectors / industries
Issuing Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Economic Development, Tourism and Environ Affairs
Appointment of a service provider to implement the access to markets mentorship support programme for cooperatives operating within various sectors / industries
What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
The kwazulu‑natal economic development, tourism and environmental affairs department is seeking a service provider to implement a two‑month access to markets mentorship support programme for cooperatives operating across various districts. The contract is open to qualified suppliers who can deliver the mentorship activities and related professional services within the stipulated timeframe.
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technical scope
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financial capacity
6 sourced criteria
pricing
4 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
16 sourced criteria
evaluation
9 sourced criteria
experience
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Scope: Implement the Access to Markets Mentorship Support Programme for cooperatives operating in various districts for a period of two (2) months.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
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Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS.
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Important Dates
Source: Q 60 EDTEA 25-26.pdf
Closing date and time: 18 February 2026, 15:00.
No briefing session applicable.
All bids must be deposited in the bid box before the closing time; no extensions indicated.
Submit all required returnable schedules and compulsory documents listed in Section B (e.g., Invitation to Bid (SBD1), Terms and Conditions, Pricing Schedules, Quotation Offer, Bidder’s Disclosure, Preference Points Claim Form, etc.).
All documents must be completed on the official forms provided – no re‑typing or redrafting.
Place the complete bid in a single sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder’s name, address, bid number (Q 60 EDTEA 25/26) and closing date.
Deliver the envelope to the bid box at Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg – no other location will be accepted.
Bids must be received no later than 15:00 on 18 February 2026. Late submissions will be rejected.
Upon delivery, sign the official submission register at reception; the same applies to courier deliveries.
Post, fax or electronic submissions are not accepted.
Do not include samples in the bid package.
All pages must be initialed; correcting fluid or erasable pen is prohibited.
Bids will be opened in public shortly after the closing time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Q 60 EDTEA 25-26.pdf
Four evaluation stages:
Administrative Compliance – verification that all compulsory documents (Sections A‑O) are complete and correctly signed. Non‑compliance results in disqualification.
Functionality – bidders must achieve a minimum qualifying score of 60% on functional assessment to proceed.
Preferential Points – 80/20 point system applies (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals such as African ownership, Youth ownership, and KwaZulu‑Natal geographical location). Proof of each specific goal must be attached; failure to provide proof means no points awarded.
Price Evaluation & Negotiation – firm prices (no exchange‑rate variations) are scored; the department may negotiate the price with the recommended bidder.
Scoring: total 100 points (price 80, specific goals 20).
Technical Specifications
Source: Q 60 EDTEA 25-26.pdf
Scope: Implement the Access to Markets Mentorship Support Programme for cooperatives operating in various districts for a period of two (2) months.
Deliverables include:
Development and delivery of mentorship activities as per the Terms of Reference (Annexure A).
Provision of qualified personnel with hourly/daily rates (to be listed in the professional services pricing schedule).
Completion of all project phases with associated man‑days and costs.
Travel expense documentation (rate per km, air travel class, etc.) – actual costs only, supported by receipts.
Firm delivery schedule and confirmation that all delivery costs are included in the price.
Submission of a pricing schedule (SBD 3.1 for goods, SBD 3.3 for professional services) with firm unit prices, VAT (15 %) and total price. Prices must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Financial Requirements
Source: Q 60 EDTEA 25-26.pdf
Prices must be firm (no exchange‑rate variations) and inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT 15 % and other statutory taxes).
Submit the Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1 / SBD 3.3) with unit prices, total price and VAT breakdown.
Offer must be valid for 60 days after the closing date.
All delivery costs must be incorporated in the quoted price.
No specific bid bond or guarantee is mentioned in the document.
Use the prescribed pricing formats; do not alter or re‑type the forms.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Q 60 EDTEA 25-26.pdf
Tax compliance – provide SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN, provide Central Suppliers Database (CSD) number.
CSD registration – must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database before the closing time; otherwise the bid will be disqualified.
State employee restriction – bidders (or any directors/shareholders) employed by the state, or close corporations with state employees, are disqualified.
Preference points – submit completed Ownership Demographic Schedule and CIPC certificate to claim specific‑goal points (African, Youth, KwaZulu‑Natal location).
No explicit B‑BEE level requirement, but preference points are tied to demographic ownership.
Provide proof of any joint‑venture or consortium arrangements as required.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Deliverables include:
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
14Mandatory requirement
Submission of a pricing schedule (SBD 3.1 for goods, SBD 3.3 for professional services) with firm unit prices, VAT (15 %) and total price. Prices must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Threshold: 60 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
16Mandatory requirement
Submit all compulsory schedules and documents on the official forms; no re‑typing, samples, or electronic submissions are allowed.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
17Inferred operational need
Be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate by the closing date.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
18Inferred operational need
Deliver the sealed bid envelope to the bid box at 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg by 15:00 on 18 February 2026 and sign the submission register.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
19Mandatory requirement
All documents must be completed on the official forms provided – no re‑typing or redrafting.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
27Inferred operational need
**Tax compliance** – provide SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN, provide Central Suppliers Database (CSD) number.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
29Inferred operational need
**State employee restriction** – bidders (or any directors/shareholders) employed by the state, or close corporations with state employees, are disqualified.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
31Inferred operational need
Achieve at least a 60% score in the functionality assessment to progress to price evaluation.
Threshold: at least a 60% score in the functionality assessment to progress to p
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
32Inferred operational need
Claim preference points (20 total) by submitting proof of African ownership, youth ownership, and KwaZulu‑Natal location as per the Ownership Demographic Schedule.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Scored criterion
Four evaluation stages:
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
34Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
**Administrative Compliance** – verification that all compulsory documents (Sections A‑O) are complete and correctly signed. Non‑compliance results in disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
36Scored criterion
**Preferential Points** – 80/20 point system applies (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals such as African ownership, Youth ownership, and KwaZulu‑Natal geographical location). Proof of each specific goal must be attached; failure to provide proof means no points awarded.
Threshold: 20 point
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAGAGA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 478000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
37Scored criterion
**Price Evaluation & Negotiation** – firm prices (no exchange‑rate variations) are scored; the department may negotiate the price with the recommended bidder.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.