Accredited lifeguard learnership training provider for ethekwini municipality (12-Month contract)

• Obtain tender documents free of charge from the National Treasury eTenders site or the eThekwini website and print them in A4 format.
• Complete all returnable schedules and certificates (CSD registration, tax compliance PIN/TCC, municipal fees declaration, MBD 4‑9 forms, accreditation proof, B‑BBEE claim, etc.).
• Prepare a hard‑copy tender package on the official tender form, signed by an authorised signatory, sealed and addressed to the City Manager.
• Deposit the hard copy in the Tender Box on the ground‑floor foyer of the Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban by 11:00 am on 12 June 2026.
• Simultaneously upload an identical electronic copy via the eThekwini Supplier Portal (ESP/JDE system).
• The hard‑copy submission is the ruling version; any discrepancy between hard and electronic copies will invalidate the bid.
• Late submissions, faxed, emailed or posted tenders are not accepted.
• Failure to complete any required returnable document or to meet the mandatory accreditation/experience criteria will result in disqualification.

Evaluation is conducted in three stages:

1. Mandatory requirements – proof of valid QCTO/SETA accreditation (number, duration, programmes) and compliance with all returnable forms.

2. Functionality evaluation – threshold 70 % (minimum 70 points). Sub‑criteria: Training & implementation plan (40 pts), experience of key personnel (20 pts), experience of service provider (20 pts), quality management system (20 pts).

3. Price and Preference Points – financial offer scored against the lowest acceptable tender (price points) plus any preference points claimed (as per the Specific Goals in the SCT).

• Only bids that meet the mandatory criteria and achieve at least 70 % functionality are considered responsive.
• The highest total evaluation score (functionality + price + preference) determines the award, unless compelling reasons dictate otherwise.

Scope: Provide Lifeguard Learnership training for a 12‑month period within eThekwini parks and recreation.

Deliverables: Accredited training programme (QCTO/SETA recognised), training venue meeting furniture, capacity (minimum 20 desks/chairs), social‑distancing, power, water, ablution, accessibility, fire‑safety and ventilation requirements.

Key personnel: Qualified facilitators, assessors, moderators and project manager/administrator, each with QCTO/SETA registration and 24‑42 months relevant experience (minimum 12 months).

Accreditation: Valid QCTO or relevant SETA accreditation certificate (number, duration, programmes) must be submitted.

Evaluation criteria detail: Functionality sub‑criteria as listed above; price and preference points as per SCT.

Pricing: Submit net unit prices on the Official Tender Form; VAT must be shown separately (exclusive and inclusive).

Only one price per item; prices must be firm for the contract period and free from fluctuations.

Validity: Tender must remain valid for 120 days after opening and for a further 12 months for acceptance.

Payment terms: As per the Conditions of Contract (to be signed on MBD 7); factoring arrangements are not accepted.

No specific bid bond or guarantee is mentioned in the extracted text.

• Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) – provide MAAA number.
• Register on the eThekwini supplier database – provide PR number.
• Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or current Tax Clearance Certificate.
• Declare municipal fees are paid (MBD 4).
• Complete all returnable forms MBD 4‑9 (interest, high‑value procurement, preference points, past SCM practices, independent bid determination).
• Provide valid QCTO/SETA accreditation for the training programme.
• B‑BBEE level 4 minimum (as stated).
• No persons in the service of the State may submit a bid (Regulation 44).
• All other standard municipal procurement and health‑and‑safety compliance as per the SCT.