Appointment of accredited training providers for apprenticeships – north west tender

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Returnable Documents: 4. REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION .................................................................. 5, 6.1 SBD 1- INVITATION TO BID ............................................................................ 7, 6.2 SBD 4 - BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE ................................................................. 11, 5.1.1. SBD 1 – Invitation to bid., 5.1.2. SBD 4 – Declaration of interest., 6.1 SBD 1- INVITATION TO BID, VAT REGISTRATION, 2.2.1 Please indicate by ticking on Yes or No if you have attached proof of, 2.3.1 Please indicate by ticking on Yes or No if you have attached proof of, materials from other institutions. Please indicate by ticking on Yes or

appointed in a panel database of Training Providers within a period of three (3)

years.

Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at (street

Address)

Office of the premier

First floor, SCM corridor

University drive, mmabatho

Mafikeng

Bidding procedure enquiries may be technical enquiries may be

Directed to directed to:

7.1 Purpose of the tender

7.1.1 To appoint a panel of Training Providers to provide the skills sets listed

below: -

7.1.1.1 Boilermaker

7.1.1.2 Electrician (Engineering)

7.1.1.3 Motor mechanic

7.1.1.4 Millwright

7.1.1.5 Diesel mechanic

7.1.1.6 Fitter and Turner

7.1.1.7 Electrical instrumentation

7.2 Background

7.2.1 The Office of the Premier in the Northwest Province has entered into a

Memorandum of Agreement with merSETA for the delivery of funded

skills development programmes aimed at addressing identified sector

skills shortages and improving employability in the beneficiaries.

7.3 Project description

7.3.1 The Office of the Premier, in partnership with the Sector Education and

Training Authority (merSETA), is implementing a multi-year skills

development programme in the Northwest Province. This project is

aimed at: -

• enhancing artisan development
• strengthening provincial economic participation
• addressing youth unemployment

7.4 Legislative framework applicable to this bid

7.4.1 This bid shall be governed by, but not limited to, the following legislation

and prescripts:

7.4.1.1 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.

7.4.1.2 Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.3 National Treasury Regulations.

7.4.1.4 National Treasury SCM Instructions and Practice Notes.

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7.4.1.5 Preferential Procurement legislation and applicable

Regulations.

7.4.1.6 Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.7 Skills Development Levies Act, 1999 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.8 National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.9 Quality Council for Trades and Occupations Act, 2008 (Act No.

).

7.4.1.10 Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework Policy.

7.4.1.11 Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector

Education and Training Authority (merSETA) Policies and

Guidelines.

7.4.1.12 Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. ), where applicable.

7.4.1.13 Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.14 Office of the Premier Supply Chain Management Policy.

7.5 Definitions

7.5.1 Service Provider: Shall mean training service provider appointed by the

Office of the Premier through this tender contract to provide training. The

term Service Provider and training providers as used in these terms of

reference mean one and the same thing.

7.5.2 Apprenticeships: Shall mean a vocational education and training

programme, which consist of structured Learning component and

practical work experience, leading to a qualification on the National

Qualifications Framework (NQF). For purposes of this tender the

apprenticeships shall mean the Child and Youth Care Work

apprenticeships program NQF L5.

7.5.3 The Office: Shall mean the Office of the Premier in the Northwest

Province.

7.5.4 Learner: Shall mean out of school and unemployed youth between

the ages of 18 and 35yrs contracted in a Learnership program with the

Department.

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7.5.5 Stipend: Shall mean an amount given to learners on a monthly basis

for travelling and subsistence.

7.5.6 Practical: Shall mean the practical work that learners perform in

relation to theory acquired in a classroom.

7.5.7 Structured Learning Component: Shall mean learning activities

acquired in a classroom under the guidance of a qualified trainer/

facilitator, the constitute 30% of the entire program.

7.5.8 Facilitator/Trainer: Shall mean a qualified and accredited person

providing instructional learning.

7.5.9 Assessor: Shall mean an individual who is qualified to evaluate level

of learner competence in specific learning area or field.

7.5.10 Mentor: Shall mean a seasoned qualified and experienced person

who will be guiding and supporting the learner during practical.

7.5.11 Unit Standards: Shall mean building blocks of Qualifications, Skills

program or Learnerships and forms a basis for approved learning

program. They are a description of expected outcomes of learning for

which a learner will get credit for.

7.5.12 Learnership Agreement: Shall mean a training contract for a

specific period, entered by the learner, the trainer, and the employer.

7.5.13 Contract of Employment: Shall mean an employment agreement

entered by the learner and the department for a period of the

learnership.

7.5.14 Tranche: Shall mean Portion of payments made to the service

provider after delivery of specific Milestones and/ objectives.

7.5.15 Close-out Report: Shall mean a report provided by the service

provider at the end of the project.

7.6 Acronyms

7.6.1 NQF : National Qualification Framework.

7.6.2 SAQA : South African Qualification Authority

7.6.3 SETA : Sector Education and Training Authority

7.6.4 ETQA : Education and Training Quality Assurance

7.6.5 FET : Further Education and Training

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7.6.6 NLR : National Learner Record

7.6.7 PFMA : Public Financial Management Act

7.6.8 SLA : Service Level Agreement

7.6.9 QCTO : Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

7.7 Scope of work

7.7.1 The scope of work of this merSETA training programme entails training

and certification of learners in Apprenticeships over a designated period

of applicable curriculum.

• Boilermaker
• Electrician (Engineering)
• Motor mechanic
• Millwright
• Diesel mechanic
• Fitter and Turner
• Electrical instrumentation

7.8 Deliverables

7.8.1 Full compliance to the merSETA approved Programme

Implementation Plan.

7.8.2 Maximum placement-rate for all learners requiring workplace

placement.

7.9 Responsibilities of the service provider

7.9.1 The successful bidders shall provide the following: -

7.9.1.1 Accreditations/registration of training project team and facilities

➢ Accredited facilitators/trainers

➢ Registered assessors.

➢ Registered moderators.

➢ Accredited learning material.

➢ Accredited training facilities

7.9.1.2 Workplace-Based Learning; where applicable, the training

provider shall:

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➢ Facilitate workplace placements.

➢ Monitor learner progress.

➢ Maintain workplace logbooks.

➢ Liaise with employers.

7.9.1.3 Assessments and Certification; the Training Provider shall:

➢ Conduct formative and summative assessments.

➢ Facilitate moderation.

➢ Coordinate external assessments.

➢ Facilitate trade tests where applicable.

➢ Ensure that successful learners receive nationally

recognised certificates.

7.9.1.4 Production of training reports; the Training Provider shall submit

quarterly reports including:

➢ Learner attendance.

➢ Assessment outcomes.

➢ Workplace placement reports.

➢ Financial expenditure reports.

➢ Performance against milestones.

7.9.1.5 Compliance and record keeping;

➢ The training provider shall ensure compliance with relevant

skills development legislation and regulations.

➢ At all times, maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready

learner files, financial records, and programme

documentation.

7.9.1.6 Financial Management;

➢ The training provider shall track programme budgets and

actual expenditure against approved funding allocations.

➢ Reporting variances on monthly basis. Monitor and verify the

accuracy and timely payments for all programme related

costs.

➢ Maintain a complete audit trail of all financial transactions.

Ensure compliance with approved budgets of merSETA

funding conditions.

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7.9.2 In addition, the training provider also: -

7.9.2.1 Recruitment and placement of learners during the

programme rollout;

7.9.2.2 Provide programme planning and a detailed implementation

plan;

7.9.2.3 Ensure programme implementation complies with

merSETA and QCTO requirements.

7.9.2.4 Verify legibility of the candidates for placement in line with

QCTO standards.

7.9.2.5 Registration of learners with merSETA

7.9.2.6 Quarterly learner progress report reflecting both

Classroom and Practical Work Assessment.

7.9.2.7 Facilitate signing of Learnership agreements and contract

of employment.

7.9.2.8 Submit results to the relevant merSETA for learner

qualification verification and confirmation for issuing of

Certificate.

7.9.2.9 Provide the Office with certificates of qualified learners.

7.9.2.10 Submit invoice together with all relevant documentation to

Office of the Premier to ensure processing the claim.

7.9.2.11 A comprehensive close-out report at the end of the

programme.

7.9.2.12 The last payment will be made after submission of the

statements of results.

7.9.2.13 Training Providers shall cooperate with monitoring,

evaluation, audits and quality assurance visits undertaken

by the Office of the Premier, merSETA or any authorised

oversight body.

7.10 Responsibility of the office of the premier

7.10.1 Oversee the recruitment and placement of learners by training

providers;

7.10.2 Allocate budget for the project

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7.10.3 Appoint the project management leader and a project team;

7.10.4 Pay Training Provider(s);

7.10.5 Monitor and evaluate the delivery of the project.

7.10.6 Implement quality assurance strategies across all programme

activities, including training delivery, workplace learning,

assessment, and administrative processes.

7.10.7 Conduct periodic quality reviews and learner satisfaction

assessments.

7.11 Evaluation criteria

7.11.1 This bid will be evaluated in line with the following criteria: -

7.11.1.1 STAGE 1-MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS- This refers to

non-negotiable full compliance.

7.11.1.2 STAGE 2- ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS at this

stage corrections to all omissions can be corrected, but it

should not be corrections that will change the evaluation

results. All corrections must be done before progressing to

the next stage of evaluation and bidders must be given five

(5) working days.

7.11.1.3 STAGE 3- EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONALITY – the

bidder must obtain 70 from a total of 100 points to progress

for further evaluation.

7.11.1.3.1 The following documents must be submitted for

claiming of points, omissions will not be

accepted, bidders will not be allowed to be

contacted to make amends, where there are

omissions.

➢ A detailed proposal on how the Artisans

Recognition of Prior Learnings training will

be implemented with due attention to

methodology that meets the training

requirements of merSETA’s Skills

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Development Programmes in line with the

functionality Table below.

➢ Reference letters

➢ Audited financial statements

➢ Proof of training facilities address.

7.12 Evaluation of price and preferential points

7.12.1 Evaluation of price and preferential point system will be applied

when quotations are requested. An 80/20 Preferential Point

System will apply.

7.13 Functionality criteria table for apprenticeship

No Criteria Weight Allocation of scores

1. Guidelines on allocation of

Methodology 50

scores

1.1 Historical aspects based the

(25) Allocation of points

previous work done by the bidder

1.1 Briefly narrate the historical methodology of one (1) Apprenticeships training

project you have successfully completed. The narration should cover the headings (1

to 9) below: Attach proof for each heading (e.g. A close-out report of the Project)

1 Start date of the programme. 1)The historical methodology that fully

2. Completion date of the programme. addresses the criteria and there has been
3. How many learners enrolled for the successful workplace placement of above

apprenticeships training programme? 70 % = (25 Points)

4. How many learners completed? 2) The historical methodology that fully

5. How many learners were successfully addresses the criteria and there has been

placed in the workplace? successful workplace placement of 70 % =

6. Challenges experienced and how they (20 Points)

were dealt with. 3) The historical methodology that fully

7. Risks experienced addresses the criteria and there has been

8. Mitigation strategies applied and the successful workplace placement below 70

results. % = (15 Points)

9. List of workplace centers you have 4) All proposals that did not address all the

successfully placed the learners. (This historical requirements (1-9) but have made

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will also include learners that have a successful workplace placement above

successfully started businesses.) 70% = (10 Points)

5. All proposals that did not address all the

historical requirements (1-9) but have made

a successful workplace placement below

70% = (05 Points)

No Criteria Weight Allocation of scores

Training programme implementation (25)

plan

1)The implementation plan that

Provide an implementation plan that covers

fully addresses the criteria (25

the following: -

Points)

1. Learner recruitment, selection and

onboarding. 2) The implementation plan that

addresses only 6 of the 8 criteria but

2. Learner facilitator ratio includes; Trade Test schedule,

Learner Exit Strategy shall score 101.2 3. Theoretical lessons plan

points.

4. Practical sessions/workshop schedule Should this bidder makes to the
5. Assessment plan for learners panel, it would be mandatory that

the bidder comply with all items 6. Trade Tests schedule

not addressed in a proposal

7. Learner exit strategy

before award.

8. Indicate how the learners would be

3. The implementation plan that

transported from classroom to

addresses fewer than 6 of the

workshops.

criteria two (02) points

Evaluation of similar training programme(s) completed. The evaluation will be

based on authentic reference letters. Authentic reference letters must be on the

letterhead of the client, signed by the representative with valid contact details of

the referee and have a date (20 points)

2 Three reference letters for similar training 20

programmes Letters that do not meet the set

Two reference letters for similar training 10

standard of authenticity will be programmes

One reference letter for similar training 5 awarded 0 point.

programmes

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Financial capacity: Companies will be verified on the level of financial ability to

execute the project. Audited Statement by a registered auditor for the past two

financial years. (20 points)

Increase in turnover from previous year.

Current ratio of 2:1 for both years. Balance

(20) Financially stable. sheet.

Liquidity ratio exceeding 1 for both years.

Statement of profit and loss

Increase in turnover from previous year.

Improved financial capacity. Current ratio of 2:1 for the latest year. (10)

Liquidity ratio exceeding 1 for the latest

year.

Decrease in turnover from previous year. (5)

Declined/unsure financial status

Current ratio of below 2:1 for both/latest will be determined by a decline in

year. any of the evaluation criteria or

Stagnant decrease from the previous year lack of information to conclude

on Liquidity ratio.

Non submission of information/

Financial statements not submitted/

(0) financial statements that are not

incomplete records.

audited

Evaluation of the location of the training institution to be used by the Training

Provider(s) 10

All Training Providers/Institutions located in

4 10 Points will not be allocated if proof

the North West Province

of location of training facility is not

All Training Providers/Institutions located

05 attached at the closure of the bid.

outside the North West Province

Total points 100

Nb: bidders must score at least 70 from the total of 100 points to

Progress to the next stage

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7.14 Vetting

7.14.1 All bidders that have scored 70 points and above will be vetted

and upon the outcome, the Office of the Premier shall finalise

the bidding process.

7.14.2 Bidders with positive outcome from the vetting process will be

appointed in a database.

7.15 Contracting

7.15.1 All appointed Service Providers will sign applicable contract/s

with Office of the Premier.

7.15.2 The contract will be within the duration three (3) year.

7.16 Utilisation of the panel

7.16.1 Once the bidding process is finalised, the service providers will be

segregated according to the location of their training venues and the

trades as per the five (5) Tables below:

Ngaka Modiri Molema- Cluster 1

No Artisans’ recognition of prior learnings Programmes Trades

1. Boilermaker Trade 1

2. Electrical Trade 2

3. Motor mechanic Trade 3

4. Millwright Trade 4

5. Diesel mechanic Trade 5

6. Fitter and Turner Trade 6

7. Electrical instrumentation Trade 7

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District - Cluster 2

No Artisans’ recognition of prior learnings Programmes Trades

1. Boilermaker Trade 1

2. Electrical Trade 2

3. Motor mechanic Trade 3

4. Millwright Trade 4

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5. Diesel mechanic Trade 5

6. Fitter and Turner Trade 6

7. Electrical instrumentation Trade 7

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District- Cluster 3

No Artisans’ recognition of prior learnings Programmes Trades

1. Boilermaker Trade 1
2. Electrical Trade 2
3. Motor mechanic Trade 3
4. Millwright Trade 4
5. Diesel mechanic Trade 5
6. Fitter and Turner Trade 6
7. Electrical instrumentation Trade 7

Bojanala Platinum District-Cluster 4

NO Artisans’ recognition of prior learnings Programmes Trades

1. Boilermaker Trade 1
2. Electrical Trade 2
3. Motor mechanic Trade 3
4. Millwright Trade 4
5. Diesel mechanic Trade 5
6. Fitter and Turner Trade 6
7. Electrical instrumentation Trade 7

Companies located outside the Province- Cluster 5

No Artisans’ recognition of prior learnings Programmes Trades

1. Boilermaker Trade 1
2. Electrical Trade 2
3. Motor mechanic Trade 3
4. Millwright Trade 4
5. Diesel mechanic Trade 5
6. Fitter and Turner Trade 6
7. Electrical instrumentation Trade 7

• Whilst appointed in a panel, quotations will be requested from all services

providers under a specific cluster and per trade.

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• Rotation of the service providers within a cluster will depend on the number of

service providers available.

• Learners will naturally be allocated in the district/cluster where they reside,

other factors may influence learners’ allocation.

• Limited competition within the clusters may influence the process of

requesting quotations.

7.17 Special conditions of contract

7.17.1 The training and all associated processes should be conducted within

the general conditions in relation to the trades in focus as dictated by

SETA/QCTO and SAQA.

7.17.2 The Office of the Premier reserves the right to award the contract to

one service provider and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or

any bid.

7.17.3 Where there is a clash between Special Condition of contract and

General condition of contract, General Conditions of contract will

prevail. Panel members will be subject to ongoing performance

assessment against the indicators specified in the applicable SLA.

Persistent under performance, material non-compliance, or breach of

the panel terms and conditions may result in suspension or removal

from the panel, following a fair process.

7.17.4 The service provider is entitled to general knowledge acquired in the

execution of this agreement and may use it, provided that shall not be

to the detriment of the North West Provincial Government.

7.17.5 Only youth will be considered as learners for this opportunity.

7.18 Riots and uprisings

7.18.1 In an event of strikes and uprisings, the service provider shall suspend

classes for the duration of such uprising and strikes provided that the

safety of both staff and learners is in jeopardy or under threat. The

provider shall explore ways and means of making up for lost time and

complete the project within the stipulated timeframes. If additional costs

are to be incurred as a result of this then the parties must first agree

before the amount is included.

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7.19 Security

7.19.1 The service provider shall be responsible for the safe keeping of all

training material and other personal belongings. Damages to these

materials and possessions shall remain the liability of the training

provider unless justifiable cause can be proved i.e. negligence on the

part of the employer resulting in damage or to the said material and

possessions.

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7.20 Enquires

Mr. Vutela, Fezile (Programme) Ms. Moeketsi, Angelinah (SCM)

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Tel: 018 388 5040 Tel: 018 388 3385

Cell: 060 984 5394 Cell: 065 983 2437

Ms. Mogalane, Pretty (Programme) Ms. Mgwele, Neliswa (SCM)

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Tel: 018 388 1930 Tel: 018 388 1875

Cell: 082 552 8699 Cell: 082 701 3450

Submitted by: Approved:

BS Malwane MP Mogotlhe

BSC Chairperson Accounting Officer

Date: ___________ Date:______________

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7.21 Annexure a: general conditions of a contract

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4.1 Bidders who submitted information that is fraudulent, factually untrue or

inaccurate, for example, memberships that do not exist, experience, etc.

4.2 Bidders who received information not available to other bidders through

fraudulent means.

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4.3 Bidders who made false declarations or misrepresented facts on the Standard

5.1 The following returnable documents should not be re-typed, but must be

completed in full and in ink by duly authorised persons:

5.1.1. SBD 1 – Invitation to bid.

5.1.2. SBD 4 – Declaration of interest.

5.1.3. General Conditions of contract (GCC) initialised on each .1.4. A company profile

5.1.5. Joint venture/trust/consortium , where applicable agreement must be

attached, and the below listed requirements apply:

5.1.5.1. A copy of agreement signed by all parties must be attached.

5.1.5.2. Separate Tax Pin for each supplier/MAAA number.

5.1.5.3. Joint Bank Account details must be submitted. In the absence

of a joint bank account, a written agreement between all the

parties involved stipulating the designated bank account into

which payment must be affected, must be submitted.

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7.4.1.6 Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.7 Skills Development Levies Act, 1999 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.8 National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. ).

7.4.1.9 Quality Council for Trades and Occupations Act, 2008 (Act No.

).

7.4.1.10 Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework Policy.

7.4.1.11 Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector

Education and Training Authority (merSETA) Policies and

term Service Provider and training providers as used in these terms of

reference mean one and the same thing.

7.5.2 Apprenticeships: Shall mean a vocational education and training

programme, which consist of structured Learning component and

practical work experience, leading to a qualification on the National

Qualifications Framework (NQF). For purposes of this tender the

apprenticeships shall mean the Child and Youth Care Work

apprenticeships program NQF L5.

7.5.3 The Office: Shall mean the Office of the Premier in the Northwest

2.1 Bidders must provide a valid portfolio of evidence of accreditation with Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) / SETA on training facilities, facilitators/trainers, moderators, assessors and training materials. 2.2 ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING FACILITIES 2.2.1 Please indicate by ticking on Yes or No if you have attached proof of accreditation. No Training Programme Yes No

Training institution

Workplace Table 3- Accreditation of Training Facilities 2.3 ACCREDITATION OF TRAINERS 2.3.1 Please indicate by ticking on Yes or No if you have attached proof of accreditation. Panel of training providers for Apprenticeships: NWOTP 1/2026/2027 4 No Training Programme Surname and Initials Yes No Facilitators/Trainers 1. Assessors 2. Moderators 3. Table 4- Accreditation of Trainers 2.4 ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING MATERIAL(S) 2.4.1 Where the training provider does not have its own accredited training material, they must provide proof of purchase of accredited training materials from other institutions. Please indicate by ticking on Yes or No for attachment of required proof. No. Training Material Yes No

Boilermaker

Electrician (Engineering)

Motor mechanic

Diesel mechanic

Fitter and Turner

Electrical instrumentation Table 5- Accreditation of training materials

BIDS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 3.1 Bids deposited in the tender box after the closing date and time. 3.2 Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, electronic or e-mailed bids.

REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION 4.1 Bidders who submitted information that is fraudulent, factually untrue or inaccurate, for example, memberships that do not exist, experience, etc. 4.2 Bidders who received information not available to other bidders through fraudulent means. Panel of training providers for Apprenticeships: NWOTP 1/2026/2027 5 4.3 Bidders who made false declarations or misrepresented facts on the Standard Bidding Documents. 4.4 Bidders who are listed on the National Treasury’s Database of restricted suppliers. 4.5 Bidders whose directors are employed by Government or any Organ of State.

RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS/ ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 5.1 The following returnable documents should not be re-typed, but must be completed in full and in ink by duly authorised persons: 5.1.1. SBD 1 – Invitation to bid. 5.1.2. SBD 4 – Declaration of interest. 5.1.3. General Conditions of contract (GCC) initialised on each .1.4. A company profile 5.1.5. Joint venture/trust/consortium , where applicable agreement must be attached, and the below listed requirements apply: 5.1.5.1. A copy of agreement signed by all parties must be attached. 5.1.5.2. Separate Tax Pin for each supplier/MAAA number. 5.1.5.3. Joint Bank Account details must be submitted. In the absence of a joint bank account, a written agreement between all the parties involved stipulating the designated bank account into which payment must be affected, must be submitted. Panel of training providers for Apprenticeships: NWOTP 1/2026/2027 6

SBD FORMS 6.1 SBD 1- INVITATION TO BID PART A INVITATION TO BID CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)APPOINTMENT OF ACCREDITED TRAINING PROVIDERS TO A PANEL FOR THE PROVISION OF APPRENTICESHIPS PROGRAMMES CLOSING CLOSING BID NUMBER: NWOTP 1/2026/27 29/09/2026 11h00 DATE: TIME: The Office of the Premier, North West Province, hereby invites accredited Training Providers to submit bids for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be

B-BBEE Details: NTACT PERSON Ms. A Moeketsi Mr. F Vutela

Person

Telephone 018 388 3385 telephone 018 388 5040

Number 065 983 2437 number 060 984 5394

Facsimile

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Number

E-mail

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] [email protected]

Address

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone

Code number

Number

Cellphone

Number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration

Number

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Supplier tax central

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Compliance compliance supplier

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STATUS SYSTEM PIN: DATABASE No:

B-bbee status tick applicable box] b-bbee status tick applicable

Level level sworn box]

Verification affidavit

CERTIFICATE Yes No Yes No

[A b-bbee status level verification certificate/ sworn affidavit (for emes &

QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR PREFERENCE POINTS FOR BBBEE]

Are you the are you a

ACCREDITED Yes No FOREIGN BASED Yes No

Representative supplier for

In south africa the goods [if yes, answer

For the services [if yes enclose /services the

Offered? Proof] /works questionnaire

Offered? Below]

Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers

Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO

Does the entity have a branch in RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have a permanent establishment in RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO

Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO

If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to

Register for a tax compliance status system pin code from the south

African revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Below.

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Part b

Terms and conditions for bid

7.11. Evaluation criteria ............................................................................ 21

7.12. Evaluation of price and preferential points ......................... 22

7.13. Functionality criteria table for apprenticeship ................. 22

2.1 Bidders must provide a valid portfolio of evidence of accreditation with Quality

functionality Table below.

7.12 Evaluation of price and preferential points

7.12.1 Evaluation of price and preferential point system will be applied

when quotations are requested. An 80/20 Preferential Point

7.13 Functionality criteria table for apprenticeship

No Criteria Weight Allocation of scores

(25) Allocation of points

apprenticeships training programme? 70 % = (25 Points)

placed in the workplace? successful workplace placement of 70 % =

6. Challenges experienced and how they (20 Points)
7. Mitigation strategies applied and the successful workplace placement below 70

results. % = (15 Points)

successfully started businesses.) 70% = (10 Points)

70% = (05 Points)

7.10.6 Implement quality assurance strategies across all programme

7.10.7 Conduct periodic quality reviews and learner satisfaction

7.11 Evaluation criteria

7.11.1.1 STAGE 1-MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS- This refers to

7.11.1.2 STAGE 2- ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS at this

stage corrections to all omissions can be corrected, but it

should not be corrections that will change the evaluation