Request for the service provider to offer a course in strategic leadership for 15 senior managers from the department of forestry, fisheries, and the environment.

Closing date and time: 07 July 2026 at 11:00. No briefing session scheduled.

Enquiries: [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Delivery address: Environment House, Cnr Steve Biko Road & Soutpansberg Street, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001.

Submit a formal quotation on official company letterhead. Include: VAT per item (where applicable), supplier’s CSD (MAAA) number, and accurate banking details. Email submissions to [email protected] or [email protected]. Use RFQ number (RFQ049 AM (26/27)) in the email subject. Late submissions will not be accepted. Required returnable documents: Completed and signed SBD documents (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1), formal quotation, and CSD report. Quotation validity period: 90 days from closing date. DFFE may extend validity; bidders must respond in writing to accept extensions.

Required documents: Formal quotation on company letterhead, completed and signed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1, CSD report, and CSD MAAA number. Quotation must include VAT, banking details, and item descriptions. Submit to [email protected] or [email protected]. Late submissions rejected.

Bidder must be accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Must be tax compliant and registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders with >50% ownership by Black people, Women, or people with disabilities qualify for 20 preference points. Disqualification reasons include non-compliant tax status, fraudulent information, false declarations, or listing on National Treasury's restricted database.

Course: Strategic Leadership Training for 15 senior managers. Aligned with Senior Management Service (SMS) Competency Framework. Key focus areas: Provide team direction for strategic objectives, boost morale and participation, develop action plans for strategic initiatives, define performance measures, identify/communicate strategy obstacles, support stakeholder goals, and inspire staff. Training format: Face-to-face. Duration: 3 days. Accreditation: Must be DHET-accredited; submit accreditation certificate. Assessment: Delegates undergo competency assessment for certification. Venue: Around Pretoria (cost included in quotation). Catering: Include breakfast, lunch (with 1 soft drink per person), and afternoon tea for training duration. Venue must have parking for officials. Officials bring their own laptops. Service provider responsible for own travel, accommodation, and meals. Training date to be confirmed.

Disqualification risks: Non-compliance with tax status (verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing; 7-day rectification period). Fraudulent information (e.g., false B-BBEE credentials, experience). False declarations on Standard Bidding Documents. Listing on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers. Failure to quote in line with specifications.

Pricing must be firm and inclusive of VAT (15%), PAYE, income tax, UIF, and skills development levies. Quotation must include: item descriptions, validity period, banking details, contact details, and CSD MAAA number. All delivery costs and applicable taxes must be included. No goods/services to be delivered before official purchase order or appointment letter is received. Failure to deliver within agreed timelines may result in order cancellation and inclusion on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers.

Mandatory: DHET accreditation (submit certificate). Tax compliance: Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (via SARS e-Filing) or CSD registration. Non-compliant bidders get 7 working days to rectify; failure results in disqualification. Submit CSD report and MAAA number. B-BBEE: Submit SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for ownership claims. For disability claims, submit Medical Certificate (signed by practitioner with practice number). Submit CIPC Ownership Certificate. Complete and sign SBD 4 and SBD 6.1. Disqualification risks: Fraudulent information, false declarations, listing on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers, or non-compliance with specifications. No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members.

Contract terms: Accepted RFQs communicated via official purchase order or formal appointment letter on DFFE letterhead. No goods/services to be delivered before official order. Prices must be firm and VAT-inclusive. DFFE reserves the right to: reject any bid, negotiate with recommended providers, request additional validation, or extend bid validity (bidders must accept in writing). Validity period: 90 days from closing date. Failure to deliver on time may result in cancellation and inclusion on National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers. All taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, skills levy) must be included in bid price.

Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit TCS PIN (via SARS e-Filing) or CSD number. Consortia/joint ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS/CSD proof. Foreign suppliers: If no RSA presence, TCS PIN not required. No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members. Failure to comply may invalidate the bid.

80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act system applies. 80 points for price (lowest acceptable tender scores highest), calculated as Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). 20 points for Specific Goals: 20 points if >50% ownership by Black People, Women, or people with disabilities; 0 points if ≤50%. Consortia/joint ventures use average combined ownership. Submit SBD 6.1, Medical Certificate (for disability), B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, and CIPC Ownership Certificate to claim points.