Professional business coaching programme for the department of forestry, fisheries and the environment

Closing date and time: 15 June 2026 at 11:00. RFQ validity period: 90 days from closing date (may be extended in writing; bidders must respond to extension requests in writing to remain eligible). No briefing session applicable.

Enquiries: [email protected]. Submission: [email protected] or [email protected]. Use RFQ number (37 AM(26/27)) in email subject. Delivery address: Environment House, Cnr Steve Biko Road & Soutpansberg Street, Pretoria, 0001.

Submit a formal quotation on your company letterhead. Include: VAT per item (where applicable), supplier’s CSD (MAAA) number, and accurate banking details. Use the RFQ number (37 AM(26/27)) in the email subject. Submit to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Late submissions will not be accepted. Required returnable documents: Completed and signed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), formal quotation, and CSD report. Failure to submit in the prescribed format, with incomplete, illegible, or missing information, may result in disqualification.

Required forms: SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). SBD 4 requires declarations on: state employment of bidder/directors, relationships with procuring institution personnel, and interests in related enterprises. SBD 6.1 requires: company details, preference points claimed (20 points for >50% Black/Women/disability ownership), and certification of claims. Both forms must be fully completed and signed. Failure to submit or falsification may result in disqualification or legal action.

Mandatory requirements: Programme must be ICF and ACSTH (Level 1) accredited; submit accreditation certificate. Tax compliance (verified via CSD/SARS). Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD). Submission of all required SBD documents and certificates. Preference points (20 max): 20 points if bidder has >50% ownership by Black People, Women, or people with disabilities; 0 points if ≤50%. Consortia/joint ventures: Average combined ownership >50% qualifies for preference points. Evaluation method: 80/20 system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals). Disqualification risks: Non-compliance with tax status (7-day rectification period), fraudulent/misrepresented information, listing on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers, failure to meet technical specifications, or late/incomplete submissions.

Scope: Professional Business Coaching Programme. Mandatory: Programme must be ICF and ACSTH (Approved Coach-Specific Training Hours) accredited as a Level 1 programme; submit accreditation certificate. Key content areas: Core ICF coaching competencies, aligning individual/organisational strategies, coaching as leadership capability, ethics of coaching, distinctions between coaching/consulting/therapy/counselling/mentoring, various theories (e.g., v-growth model), and integrative practices. Programme must: be conducted face-to-face in Gauteng, span a minimum of 3 months, include venue and catering (breakfast, lunch with 1 soft drink, afternoon tea), and award 15 CDP points upon completion. Deliverables: Certificate of competence for learners.

Bidders must ensure all claims (e.g., accreditation, ownership, experience) are accurate and verifiable. Disqualification risks: Non-compliance with tax status (7 working days to rectify), submission of fraudulent information (e.g., false B-BBEE credentials, experience), false declarations on Standard Bidding Documents, or listing on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers.

Pricing must be firm and inclusive of VAT (15%) where applicable. Include all delivery costs, taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Quotation validity: 90 days from closing date (extendable in writing; bidders must accept extension terms in writing to remain eligible). Prices must remain valid for the duration. Payment terms: Not specified. No goods/services to be delivered before receiving an official purchase order or appointment letter.

Tax Compliance: Submit TCS PIN (via SARS e-Filing) or CSD MAAA number. Non-compliance at award may disqualify; 7 working days allowed to rectify. CSD registration is mandatory. B-BBEE: Submit SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for >50% ownership by Black People, Women, or people with disabilities. Submit CIPC Ownership Certificate. For disability claims: Medical Certificate signed by a practitioner with a practice number. Complete and sign SBD 6.1 for preference points. Disqualification risks: Fraudulent information, false declarations, listing on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers, failure to quote per specification, or non-compliance with tax status. No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members. Consortia/joint ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS/CSD documentation.

B-BBEE requirements: To claim preference points (20 points max), bidders must have >50% ownership by Black People, Women, or people with disabilities. Submit: SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CIPC Ownership Certificate, and signed SBD 6.1. For disability claims, include a Medical Certificate. Consortia/joint ventures: Average combined ownership determines eligibility. Points are awarded as 20 (if >50%) or 0 (if ≤50%). Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, or legal penalties.

Accepted RFQs will be communicated via official purchase order or formal appointment letter on DFFE letterhead, signed by an authorized official. No goods/services must be prepared or delivered before receiving this. All prices quoted must be firm and inclusive of VAT (where applicable). DFFE reserves the right to: reject any or all quotations, not award to the lowest bidder, negotiate price with recommended providers, or request additional information for validation. Contracts are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Successful bidder must sign SBD7 contract form.

General requirements: Submit bids by the stipulated time to the correct address (late bids rejected). Use official forms provided or prescribed manner. Subject to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Regulations, GCC, and special conditions. Successful bidder must sign SBD7 contract form. Tax compliance: Submit TCS PIN or CSD number. Consortia/joint ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS/CSD documentation. No bids from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members. Failure to comply with any requirement may invalidate the bid.