The limpopo economic development agency (leda) is establishing a three-year panel of qcto-accredited skills development providers. This tender is for providers who can mobilise funding and design and implement accredited training programmes in sectors like agriculture, construction, ICT, and manufacturing to support skills development and economic growth in limpopo.
Key Requirements
Bidders must submit valid QCTO accreditation letters for the targeted sectors as a mandatory pre-qualification requirement.
Bids must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the specified address by 22 June 2026 at 11h00, using official forms completed in unerasable black ink.
Bidders must achieve a minimum score of 70 out of 100 in the technical evaluation, which assesses experience, funding mobilisation capability, methodology, human resources, sector specialisation, and reporting.
Tax compliance is mandatory; bidders must submit a SARS PIN, TCS certificate, or CSD number, with separate submissions required for each consortium member.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit the completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms for declarations and preference points claims.
The panel is for three years, but appointment does not guarantee work; project allocation will follow a competitive or direct process based on approved funding.
All queries must be submitted in writing by 15 June 2026 at 16h00, quoting the bid reference number.
Establishment of a panel of qcto-accredited skills development providers for funding mobilisation and capability advancement programmes for a period of three (3) years
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Source: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
Important Dates
28 May
2026
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22 Jun
2026
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BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
The Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) invites QCTO-accredited Skills Development Providers to apply for a three-year panel to support funding mobilisation and implementation of capacity advancement programmes across Limpopo Province. The panel will be used to deliver accredited training, secure funding from SETAs and other institutions, and strengthen SMMEs and emerging enterprises.
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LEDA invites QCTO-accredited Skills Development Providers to form a panel for funding mobilisation and capacity advancement programmes in Limpopo.
The panel will support skills development, enhance employability, strengthen enterprise capacity, and promote inclusive economic participation.
Key activities include mobilising funding, designing accredited training interventions, and facilitating industry partnerships.
Targeted sectors: Agriculture, Construction, ICT, Energy, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Mining, Insurance, Retail, Services, and other relevant economic sectors.
Panel duration: Three years, but appointment does not guarantee work allocation.
Submit your bid in a sealed envelope to the tender box at Limpopo Economic Development Agency, Enterprise Development House, Main Road, Lebowakgomo, 0737.
The closing date is 22 June 2026 at 11h00. Late bids will not be considered.
Use only the official forms provided; do not retype them. Complete all documents with unerasable black ink.
Ensure all pages are initialed and signed where required.
Include completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
For joint ventures, each party must submit separate declarations.
Bidders not registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) must register before submission.
Failure to comply with any submission requirement may lead to disqualification.
Queries must be submitted in writing by 15 June 2026 at 16h00 to Ms Suzan Mabeba at [email protected], quoting the bid reference number.
Technical Evaluation (Stage 2): Must achieve a minimum of 70 out of 100 points. Criteria include:
Relevant Experience (25 points): Based on reference letters and contracts for implementing learnerships, apprenticeships, skills programmes, or RPL.
Funding Mobilisation Capability (30 points): Based on confirmed funding agreements, MOUs, or grant letters from SETAs, DFIs, donors, or private sector.
Project Implementation Methodology (10 points): Quality and feasibility of approach, including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
Human Resource Capacity (20 points): Availability of qualified facilitators, assessors, moderators, and project managers.
Sector Specialisation (5 points): Experience in targeted sectors listed in the tender.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Capability (10 points): Ability to track and report on programme performance.
Specific Goals Evaluation (Stage 3): Points allocated for B-BBEE elements as per SBD 6.1. Either 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply.
Tie-breaking: If equal total points, highest specific goals score wins. If still equal, highest functionality score wins. If still equal, drawing of lots.
Purpose: Establish a panel of QCTO-accredited Skills Development Providers to mobilise funding and implement capacity advancement programmes in Limpopo for three years.
Scope of work includes:
Funding Mobilisation: Identify and secure funding from SETAs, DFIs, donors, and private sector; develop bankable project proposals.
Programme Design and Implementation: Design and deliver accredited training programmes (learnerships, skills programmes, apprenticeships, RPL) aligned to sector needs.
Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: Establish industry partnerships to expand programme reach.
Reporting and Compliance: Ensure compliance with QCTO and regulatory requirements; submit progress and close-out reports.
Deliverables: Develop project-specific proposals, secure funding, deliver training, issue accredited certificates, submit close-out reports, and provide improvement recommendations.
Targeted sectors: Agriculture, Construction, ICT and Digital Economy, Energy (including renewable), Manufacturing, Hospitality and Tourism, Mining, Insurance and Financial Services, Retail, Services (Entrepreneurship and SMME Development), or any other relevant economic sector.
Panel duration: Three years, but appointment does not guarantee work allocation.
Pre-qualification requirement: Submit valid QCTO accreditation letters for the targeted sectors.
Methodology
Source: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
Project implementation methodology is evaluated under technical criteria, focusing on quality and feasibility including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
Bidders should provide detailed methodology with monitoring, evaluation, and risk plans.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
Relevant experience in implementing learnerships, apprenticeships, skills programmes, and/or RPL is scored based on reference letters and contracts.
Human resource capacity: Demonstrate availability of qualified facilitators, assessors, moderators, and project managers.
Sector specialisation: Experience in targeted sectors is scored based on project references and sector-specific training evidence.
Quality Management
Source: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
Goods and services supplied must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.
No specific quality management system or certifications are required beyond QCTO accreditation.
Pricing Schedule
Source: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
Remuneration based on approved project scope, deliverables achieved, and pre-agreed pricing or rate cards.
Funding managed per project budgets and SLAs.
Administrative fees must be defined per project SLA and approved prior to implementation.
Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit their SARS Personal Identification Number (PIN) or a printed Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate. If no TCS, provide CSD number.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Registration is mandatory; submit CSD number.
For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in state service, or close corporations with members in state service.
B-BBEE: Specific goals points are allocated for Black ownership, Women equity, Youth equity, Disability, Promotion of small businesses, Enterprises located within Limpopo, and Military Veterans. Verification via Central Supplier Database, medical certificates, latest financial statements, proof of address, and MVA Force Number.
Submit completed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) disclosing any state employment or conflicts of interest.
Submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) to claim specific goals points.
Specific goals points for B-BBEE elements: Black ownership (5/2 points), Women equity (3/2), Youth equity (2/1), Disability (2/1), Promotion of small businesses (3/2), Enterprises located within Limpopo (3/1), Military Veterans (2/1).
Verification via Central Supplier Database, medical certificates, latest financial statements, proof of address, and MVA Force Number.
Contractual Terms
Source: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply and form part of all bid documents; Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) supplement GCC and prevail in case of conflict.
Key clauses include definitions, application, general provisions, standards, use of contract documents, patent rights, performance security, inspections, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, incidental services, spare parts, warranty, payment, prices, contract amendments, assignment, subcontracts, delays, penalties, termination for default, dumping and countervailing duties, force majeure, termination for insolvency, settlement of disputes, limitation of liability, governing language, applicable law, notices, taxes and duties, National Industrial Participation Programme, and prohibition of restrictive practices.
Performance security may be required within 30 days of award, in the form of a bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or certified cheque.
Payment terms: Payments made within 30 days of invoice submission, in Rand unless otherwise specified.
Warranty: Goods supplied must be new, unused, and free from defects for 12 months after delivery or 18 months after shipment.
Special Conditions
Source: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (22 JUNE 2026).pdf
LEDA reserves the right to appoint the bidder deemed fully capable and qualified.
Bids must align with specifications; non-compliance leads to disqualification.
Bids may be cancelled due to changed circumstances, lack of funds, no acceptable bids, failed price negotiations, or material irregularities.
For sub-contracting or joint ventures, LEDA will contract only with the principal bidder.
Bidders must register on CSD before submission.
Use unerasable ink; typed bids are not acceptable.
Confidentiality: No part of the bid document may be used, copied, or disclosed without LEDA's written permission.
Queries must be in writing by 15 June 2026 at 16h00 to [email protected].
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Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)
Act 12 of 2004
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Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)
Act 28 of 2024
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Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
Act 2 of 2000
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Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)
Act 3 of 2000
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Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Website
www.lieda.co.za/
Address
29 Market St, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0699, South Africa
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