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Procurement activity across Basic Education. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
Overseeing South Africa's public schooling system from Grade R to Grade 12, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) procures textbooks, learning materials, school furniture, ICT infrastructure, examination services, and professional development support. Tenders SA's AI-Powered Matching surfaces educationβsector RFQs, while compliance gap analysis validates your SABS certifications, BβBBEE documentation, and professional registrations. Use historical award data to understand procurement cycles, competitor tracking to monitor the education supply chain, and application timeline planners to meet critical backβtoβschool deadlines.
The national education collaboration trust (nect) requires a fully outsourced, end-to-end payroll service for approximately 85 employees over a three-year period. The successful provider will manage monthly payroll processing, statutory compliance (paye, uif, sdl, coida), third-party payments, tax year-end, and npo-specific reporting, including cost-centre allocation for donor-funded projects. Bidders must attend a compulsory virtual briefing and submit a complete proposal by 05 october 2026 at 11:00; the evaluation follows a three-stage process with a minimum functionality score of 75 points before price and preference points are considered.
Compulsory virtual briefing: 18 september 2026, 14:00β15:00, via microsoft teams (link provided in the RFP); attendance and registration are mandatory (m14). Closing: 05 october 2026 at 11:00; proposals must be delivered or couriered to nect, 272 west avenue, block d, lakefield office park, centurion, 0163, in a sealed envelope marked "RFP NECT/2026/09/001 β payroll services". Submit one original, one copy, and one electronic copy (USB); the original hard copy prevails in case of conflict. Mandatory documents (m1βm15) include: signed RFP on letterhead, SARS tcs pin (compliant at closing), active csd registration with maaa number, certified cipc registration, certified ID copies of directors (β€3 months), valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, VAT certificate (if vendor), proof of banking details, signed sbd 4 declaration, popia/confidentiality undertaking, proof of payroll software licence compatible with SARS paye brs and e@syfile, professional indemnity insurance, and signed jv/consortium agreement if applicable. Functionality evaluation (stage 2) is scored out of 100; minimum qualifying score is 75 points. Criteria: relevant experience (20), references (15), key personnel (30), and methodology/controls (35). Evidence must be provided as specified; zero points where evidence is absent. Price and preference points (stage 3) use the 80/20 system; specific goals: black african ownership (10), women ownership (5), youth ownership (3), people with disabilities ownership (2). Claims must be substantiated with b-bbee documentation. Pricing schedule must be completed in full; all amounts exclude VAT (shown separately). Offer valid for 90 days from closing date. Implementation/take-on and parallel run must be at NO additional cost.
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Market analysis for Basic Education
Key market metrics for Basic Education
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Total Awarded Value
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