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The free state department of social development requires a service provider to supply and deliver catering and related services at thekololelong old age home for a three-year contract, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Bidders must price only the department's specified menus, and the successful bidder must have a valid hpcsa-registered dietician available. The most consequential consideration is that bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 on functionality to proceed to price and preference-point evaluation.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked with bid number fsdsd (t) 010/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, number 14, mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The ground floor is accessible during working hours 07:30–16:00. Bids must be received by the closing time; late bids will not be considered. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): firm prices, valid for 120 days from closing date. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustments): non-firm price escalation details, if applicable. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution; false disclosure disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims preference points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): contract agreement. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a): required if bidding as a jv/consortium. Disqualification risks: - failure to comply with any mandatory requirement in phase i. - Amendments to any special conditions by the bidder. - Bids received after the closing time. - Bids from persons in the service of the state.
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The free state department of social development requires a service provider to supply and deliver catering and related services at botshabelo haven for a three-year period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract is subject to a four-phase evaluation, including a mandatory functionality threshold of 70 out of 100 points, and the 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must be csd-registered, tax compliant, and provide proof of a valid hpcsa-registered dietician. The most consequential consideration is meeting the functionality criteria, which require documented catering experience, reference letters, financial capacity evidence, and proof of locality within the free state.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked with bid number fsdsd (t) 011/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, number 14, mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The building is accessible 07:30–16:00 on working days. Bids must be received by the closing time; late bids are not considered. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or online. Each bidder must indicate their name and csd registration number on the bid. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): cover page with bidder and contact details. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced offer valid for 120 days. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): details of price escalation formula and factors. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connection with the procuring institution; false declaration disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims specific-goal points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): contract agreement. - Special conditions of contract (scc) and general conditions of contract (gcc): acceptance required. - Nutrition menus: only menus provided in the bid document may be priced. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a): required if bidding as a jv/consortium. - Proof of csd registration and SARS tax compliance pin or tcs certificate. - Valid proof of registration of a dietician with hpcsa. - Supporting documents for functionality claims (experience, reference letters, financial capacity, locality). Disqualification risks: - any returnable form omitted or unsigned. - Failure to comply with mandatory requirements (phase i). - Amendments to special conditions by the bidder. - Bids received after closing time. - Bidders on the register for tender defaulters or list of restricted suppliers.
The free state department of social development requires a service provider to supply and deliver catering and related services at boiketlong old age home for a three-year period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Bidders must price only the department-provided nutrition menus, and prices must be firm and inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs. The contract is subject to a four-phase evaluation, with a mandatory 70-point minimum functionality score before price and specific-goal scoring under the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is meeting all phase i mandatory requirements, including csd registration, tax compliance, hpcsa-registered dietician proof, and completion of all sbd forms, as any failure disqualifies the bid.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked fsdsd (t) 009/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, 14 mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. Access hours: civilia building ground floor accessible 07:30–16:00 on working days. Closing: 02 november 2026 at 11:00. Late bids are not accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): cover page with bidder and contact details. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced offer for the catering service. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): non-firm price escalation details if applicable. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connection to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goal points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): contract agreement. - Signed acceptance of the special conditions of contract. - Valid proof of registration of a dietician with hpcsa. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a) if bidding as a jv/consortium. - Company name and csd registration number must be indicated. Disqualification risks: - failure to comply with any phase i mandatory requirement. - Amendments to any special condition of contract by the bidder. - Late submission, regardless of reason. - Bids from persons in the service of the state are not considered.
The free state department of social development requires catering and related services at the charlotte maxeke rehabilitation centre for a three-year period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Bidders must price only the menus provided in the bid document, and one service provider will be appointed per institution. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory functionality threshold of 70 points, which includes experience, reference letters, financial capacity, availability of a registered dietician, and locality within the free state.
Submission method: sealed bid documents, clearly marked fsdsd (t) 018/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance/foyer, civilia building, number 14 mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300, before the closing date and time. The civilia building ground floor is accessible during working hours from 07:30 to 16:00. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced schedule for the catering service. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): for non-firm prices subject to escalation or rate of exchange variations. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims preference points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): the contract form for services. - Special conditions of contract (scc) and general conditions of contract (gcc): accepted and signed. - Nutrition menus: priced as provided; NO other menus acceptable. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a): required if bidding as a jv/consortium. Disqualification risks: - late bids are not accepted for consideration. - Failure to comply with any mandatory phase i requirement invalidates the bid. - Amendments to any special condition by the bidder invalidate the bid. - Failure to accept the scc and gcc may result in the bid not being considered.
The free state department of social development requires a service provider to supply and deliver catering and related services at the dr. Beyers naude halfway house in bloemfontein for a three-year period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract is subject to the 80/20 preference point system, and bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory requirement to submit valid proof of registration of a dietician with the hpcsa, as failure to do so invalidates the bid.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked with bid number fsdsd (t) 014/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, 14 mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The ground floor is accessible 07:30–16:00 on working days. Bids must be received by the closing time; late bids will not be considered. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or online. All returnable forms must be completed, signed and included. Returnable forms: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced schedule for the catering service. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): details of any non-firm price escalation formula. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims preference points for specific goals under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): the contract agreement. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a) if applicable. - Proof of csd registration and tax compliance status (pin or csd number). - Valid proof of registration of a dietician with hpcsa. Disqualification risks: failure to comply with any mandatory phase i requirement, amending any special condition, submitting after the closing time, or providing false information.
The free state department of social development requires catering and related services at the winkie direko secure care centre for a three-year contract, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Bidders must price only the department-provided nutrition menus, and the contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 points on functionality criteria, which include relevant catering experience, reference letters, financial capacity, availability of a registered dietician, and locality.
Submission method: sealed, completed bid document, clearly marked with bid number fsdsd (t) 016/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, 14 mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The civilia building ground floor is accessible 07:30–16:00 on working days. Bids must arrive before the closing time; late bids are not considered. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced per the attached schedule, VAT inclusive. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): completed if non-firm pricing is claimed, with the required breakdown. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connection to the procuring institution; false disclosure disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goal points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): signed contract form. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a) if bidding as a jv/consortium. - Proof of csd registration and tax compliance status (pin or csd number). - Valid proof of registration of a dietician with hpcsa. - Supportive documentation for all functionality criteria. Disqualification risks: - any amendment to the special conditions of contract by the bidder. - Failure to accept the special conditions and general conditions of contract. - Omission of any mandatory returnable form or required proof. - Submission after the closing time, regardless of reason.
The free state department of social development requires a service provider to supply and deliver catering and related services at the tshireletsong child and youth care centre for a three-year period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Bidders must price only the department-provided nutrition menus, and prices must be firm and inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory phase i requirement to submit valid proof of registration of a dietician with the hpcsa, as failure to do so disqualifies the bid.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked with bid number fsdsd (t) 012/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, 14 mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The ground floor is accessible during working hours 07:30–16:00. Bids must be delivered by the closing time; late bids are not accepted. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): firm pricing for the three-year catering contract. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): details for non-firm price escalation, if applicable. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director/shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims preference points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): the contract form for services. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a), if applicable. Bidders must indicate their company name and csd registration number (maaa) on the bid. Disqualification risks: - failure to comply with any mandatory phase i requirement. - Amendments by the bidder to any special condition of contract. - Late submission, regardless of reason.
The free state department of social development requires catering and related services at matete matches secure care centre for a three-year contract, with an option to extend for 12 months. Bidders must price only the department's provided menus, meet mandatory requirements including csd registration, tax compliance, and hpcsa-registered dietician availability, and pass a functionality threshold of 70 points before price and specific goals are evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory functionality evidence, which requires documented catering experience, reference letters, financial capacity proof, and locality verification.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked with bid number fsdsd (t) 017/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, number 14, mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The building is accessible 07:30–16:00 on working days. Bids must be received by the closing time; late bids are not considered. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or online. Bidders must indicate their company name and csd registration number on the bid. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): cover page with bidder details and signature. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced schedule for the catering service. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): non-firm price escalation details, if applicable. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connection to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific goals points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): signed contract form. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a) if bidding as a jv/consortium. - Proof of csd registration and tax compliance (pin or tcs certificate). - Proof of registration of a dietician with hpcsa. - Supporting documents for functionality criteria (experience, reference letters, financial capacity, dietician cv, locality proof). Failure to comply with mandatory requirements invalidates the bid. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date.
The free state department of social development requires a service provider to supply and deliver catering and related services at the thabo mofutsanyana secure care centre for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract covers menu-based meal provision as specified in the bid document, with firm pricing for the first year. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price and specific-goal evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked fsdsd (t) 015/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, number 14, mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The ground floor is accessible 07:30–16:00 on working days. Bids must be received by the closing time; late bids are not considered. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced offer, valid 120 days. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): non-firm price escalation details. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connections. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goal points. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): contract agreement. - Joint venture/consortium agreement (annexure a) if applicable. Disqualification risks: - failure to comply with any mandatory phase i requirement. - Amending any special condition of contract. - Submitting after the closing time.
The free state department of social development requires a service provider to supply and deliver catering and related services at leratong child and youth care centre for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Bidders must price only the menus provided in the bid document, and prices must be firm and inclusive of all taxes and transport. The contract is subject to the 80/20 preference point system, and bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory requirement to submit valid proof of registration of a dietician with the hpcsa, as failure to do so invalidates the bid.
Submission method: sealed bid document, clearly marked with bid number fsdsd (t) 013/2026, deposited in the bid box at the main entrance foyer, civilia building, 14 mariam makeba street, bloemfontein, 9300. The building is accessible 07:30–16:00 on working days. Closing: 03 november 2026 at 11:00. Late bids are not considered. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): priced for the menus provided in the bid document. - Sbd 3.2 (Price adjustment): for non-firm prices subject to escalation. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connection to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): the contract agreement. - Joint venture or consortium agreement (annexure a) if bidding as a jv/consortium. - Proof of csd registration and tax compliance status (tcs pin or csd number). - Valid proof of registration of a dietician with hpcsa. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory form omitted or unsigned. - Counter-conditions added to the scc or gcc. - Failure to accept the scc and gcc in full.
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