Motivational speaker for two gbvf awareness sessions – tcta 16 days of activism (RFQ 130/2026/CSO/SPEAKER/RFQ)

Issue date: 10 November 2026

Clarifications deadline: 13 November 2026 at 13:00

Closing date: 17 November 2026 at 11:00

RFQ validity period: 30 days from closing date

Event dates (exact date to be confirmed by TCTA):

• Internal TCTA event: 1, 2 or 3 December 2026 at 10:00 (Microsoft Teams)
• External community event: 7, 8 or 9 December 2026 at 10:00 (Thabazimbi community hall)

Enquiries:

• Email: [email protected]
• Department: Communication and Stakeholders

Submission:

• Method: email
• Submission email: [email protected]

Submission method: email

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing time: 17 November 2026 at 11:00

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 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at TCTA. False disclosure disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE preference points under the 80/20 system.
• Company experience form (Annexure A): details of at least two relevant assignments or references.
• Profile and CV of the proposed motivational speaker.
• Itemised pricing schedule (must not be modified or reproduced).
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE) as applicable.
• CSD registration report.

Disqualification risks:

• Any mandatory returnable missing or unsigned.
• Bids received after the closing time.
• Bids not submitted on official forms or re-typed.
• Conditional prices or prices not in Rands.

Evaluation stages:

1. Functionality (30 points) – minimum qualifying score: 20 out of 30. Bidders scoring below 20 are disqualified.

• Company Experience (15 points): more than 2 references = 15; 2 references = 10; fewer than 2 = 0.
• Key Personnel Experience (15 points): more than 3 years' experience = 15; 3 years = 10; less than 3 = 0.

2. Price and preference (80/20 system):

• Price: 80 points
• Specific Goals (B-BBEE): 20 points
• Total: 100 points

B-BBEE points for specific goals:

• Level 1: 20
• Level 2: 18
• Level 3: 14
• Level 4: 12
• Level 5: 8
• Level 6: 6
• Level 7: 4
• Level 8: 2
• Non-compliant: 0

Bidders failing to submit valid B-BBEE evidence score 0 for specific goals. Bids from persons in the service of the state are not considered.

Scope: Appointment of a motivational speaker to facilitate two awareness sessions for TCTA's 16 Days of Activism Against GBVF campaign.

Session 1 – Virtual for TCTA employees:

• Format: virtual presentation on Microsoft Teams
• Duration: 60–90 minutes
• Topics: understanding GBV forms, recognising abuse, promoting gender equality, workplace conduct, active bystander role, reporting mechanisms, support services.

Session 2 – In-person community session in Thabazimbi:

• Venue: Thabazimbi community hall (exact location to be communicated)
• Target audience: approximately 100 community members near MCWAP project
• Duration: 90–120 minutes
• Topics: understanding GBV, domestic violence, child abuse, challenging harmful norms, protecting women and children, engaging men and boys, supporting survivors, reporting and support services.
• Travel to and from Thabazimbi must be included in the quotation.

Deliverables:

• Consult with TCTA on content and programme.
• Facilitate both sessions.
• Develop and submit presentation material for TCTA approval before events.
• Provide participants with verified GBVF reporting channels and support services.
• Submit a post-event report covering sessions, topics, attendance, key discussion points and recommendations.

Contract duration: 60 days.

Company experience: at least two signed reference letters on client letterheads demonstrating experience in motivational speaking, GBVF awareness, gender equality, social advocacy or community engagement, or details of at least two relevant assignments with client names and contactable references (Annexure A). TCTA may contact clients to verify information.

Key personnel: the proposed motivational speaker must have relevant qualifications and at least three years' experience in motivational speaking. Submit a detailed profile and updated CV. The proposed speaker must be the individual who delivers the sessions; substitution requires prior written approval from TCTA.

Pricing schedule must be completed as presented, with two line items: virtual session for TCTA employees, and in-person community session in Thabazimbi (including travel). Prices must be firm, unconditional, in Rands, and shown excluding and including VAT (15%). All prices must include disbursements. Bidders who modify or reproduce the pricing schedule will not be considered for price and preference evaluation.

Pricing format: itemised pricing schedule as provided in the RFQ. Bidders may not modify or reproduce the schedule.

Pricing lines:

• Virtual session for TCTA employees (including preparation and presentation material)
• In-person community session in Thabazimbi (including preparation, presentation material and travel expenses)

Requirements:

• Prices must be firm and unconditional; conditional prices are not acceptable.
• All prices in Rands (ZAR).
• Prices must be reflected excluding and including VAT (15%).
• All prices must include disbursements.
• If the highest scoring bidder's price is not market-related, TCTA reserves the right not to award.

Mandatory compliance:

• CSD registration: submit a CSD registration report.
• Tax compliance: submit a SARS TCS PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN, provide a CSD number. Each party in a joint venture must submit separate proof.
• B-BBEE: submit a valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit for EME/QSE that complies with Annexure A requirements. No points awarded if affidavit does not meet requirements or if certificate is from a withdrawn agency.
• Persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors/members in the service of the state, are not eligible.
• The proposed speaker must have relevant qualifications and at least three years' experience in motivational speaking. The speaker must be the individual who delivers the sessions; substitution requires prior written approval from TCTA.

TCTA's Standard Conditions of Bid apply. TCTA reserves the right to cancel or not to award the bid in accordance with its standard conditions. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7).

Functionality (30 points) with minimum 20 to proceed. Company experience (15 points) and key personnel experience (15 points). Price and preference: 80/20 system, price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Bidders scoring below 20 on functionality are disqualified.