Digital literacy training for 100 unemployed south africans in the eastern cape

• RFQ issued: 02 February 2026
• Closing date and time: 13 February 2026 16:00
• Clarification questions may be submitted up to 5 calendar days before the closing date.
• Bidders may be invited to a briefing session (address not specified).
• Post‑award: payment within 30 days of receipt of the evaluation report.

• Primary contact: R Mabaso, Email [email protected] (telephone not provided).
• Technical contact: T Ramakokovhu, Email [email protected] (telephone not provided).
• Submission addresses: Quotations to be emailed as above; physical bid box address is mentioned in SBD 1 but not specified in the extracted text.

• Submit the functional proposal (RFQ) by email to [email protected] and the financial proposal to [email protected] before 16:00 on 13 February 2026.
• Quotations must be dated, signed and printed on company letterhead.
• All quotations are to be valid for at least 60 days from the closing date.
• Prices must be VAT‑inclusive; if you are not VAT‑registered, state this clearly.
• Complete and attach the required SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 claim form and POPIA consent form) with the quotation.
• Provide proof for any preferential points you claim (e.g., B‑BBEE certificate, CSD number, proof of disability, proof of address, SMME status, etc.).
• No bids will be accepted from service providers or directors employed by the State.
• Late submissions will be rejected and may be returned unopened.
• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax compliance status (TCS PIN or certificate).
• Disqualification risks include missing any of the above documents, submitting after the deadline, or failing the tax‑compliance check.

• Scoring is on an 80/20 basis: 80 points for price and 20 points for preferential procurement specific goals.
• The bidder with the highest total points (price points + preference points) will be awarded the contract.
• Preference points are claimed using the SBD 6.1 form; failure to submit required proof means no points will be awarded for that goal.
• Pre‑compliance evaluation (CSD registration, tax status, B‑BBEE, etc.) is performed first; non‑compliant bidders are excluded before scoring.
• If the price is above market, the department may negotiate with the three highest‑scoring bidders.
• The department may award to more than one provider or to none, at its discretion.

Scope:

• Deliver digital literacy training to 100 unemployed South Africans in the Eastern Cape.
• Training duration: maximum 5 days per enrolment; 20‑25 trainees per session.
• Training modules cover basic computer hardware, software applications, email, internet use, cloud storage, online safety, and introductory AI/data‑analytics.

Deliverables:

1. Project implementation plan (submitted within 10 working days of award).
2. Customised training content and manuals.
3. Training delivery (5‑day face‑to‑face sessions).
4. Assessment tools (diagnostic, formative, summative) and certification of trainees.
5. Monitoring and evaluation reports (submitted within 2 weeks of each session).
6. Certificates of completion for all trainees.
7. Final report including trainee list, evaluation findings, and copies of certificates.

Infrastructure requirements:

• Accessible location with reliable power, internet, water, toilets (including disability access), security, and appropriate ICT equipment (laptops/desktops with i5/Ryzen 5 or higher, Office 2019+).
• Lab technician/IT support and qualified trainer(s) as per qualifications outlined below.

• Provide a price quotation in the format of Annexure A (unit price, total excluding VAT, VAT @15 %).
• All prices must be firm for the contract duration and inclusive of applicable taxes.
• Quotation must be valid for a minimum of 60 days from the closing date.
• No performance bond or guarantee is explicitly required, but the department may request additional security at its discretion.
• Payment terms: payment within 30 days of receipt of the approved evaluation report.
• If exchange rate fluctuations apply, state the applicable conditions in the quotation.

• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide your CSD number.
• Provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate.
• Submit B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (per B‑BBEE guide paragraph 17).
• Provide proof of SMME status if applicable (turnover, registration, affidavit).
• Submit proof of disability, race and gender (latest CSD report) if claiming HDI points.
• Provide proof of local address (municipal rates, lease, or recent bank statement) for local procurement points.
• All required SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 claim form, POPIA consent form) must be completed in full.
• Ensure tax matters are in order; non‑compliance leads to disqualification.