Appointment of an accredited higher education institution to deliver nqf level 5 entrepreneurship training to 135 unemployed agricultural graduates in limpopo over 24 months

Closing date: 3 December 2026 at 11:00

Bidding procedure enquiries:

• Contact: Kumalo L
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 015 294 3361

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Ravele AH
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 015 294 3212

Submission address:

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

67/69 Biccard Street

Limpopo 0699

Submission method: Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 67/69 Biccard Street, Limpopo 0699, before the closing time.

Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and completed in black ink.

All forms must be signed by an authorised person; proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must accompany the bid.

Required documents (non-submission leads to disqualification):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): fully completed and signed.
• SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule – Professional Services): fully completed and signed.
• SBD 4 (Bidders Disclosure): fully completed and signed; disclose any related companies.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): fully completed and signed; non-claiming of points results in zero points even if supporting docs are attached.
• Proof of accreditation by DHET, CHE and SAQA to offer NQF Level 5 Entrepreneurship.
• Annexure A: reference list for previous entrepreneurship training projects within the last five years, with supporting evidence (appointment letter, signed contract, completion certificate, or proof of contract value).

The bid must be valid for 120 days from the closing date.

Late bids will not be accepted.

Bidders must register on the CSD before submitting.

Joint ventures: the joint venture agreement must accompany the bid before closing, specifying percentage split, roles, authorised representative, and bank account details. Each party must submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate.

Bidders intending to cede rights to payment must attach a cession agreement.

The highest qualifying bidders will be subject to premises inspection.

Evaluation stages:

1. Pre-compliance: CSD verification of business registration, directorships, in-service-of-state status, tax compliance, tender defaulting/restriction status.
2. Functionality: minimum threshold of 60 points out of 100. Bidders scoring below 60 are disqualified.

• Capability, track record, and experience in entrepreneurship training (max 60 points):
• 6 or more training projects: 60 points
• 4-5 projects: 4 points
• 2-3 projects: 3 points
• 1 training executed: 1 point
• 0 projects/no info: 0 points
• Proof of physical address in Limpopo Province (max 40 points):
• Address within Limpopo: 40 points
• Address outside Limpopo: 0 points

3. Price: 80 points for the lowest acceptable tender, with pro-rata scoring for higher prices using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
4. Specific goals: maximum 20 points allocated as per the table below.

Preference point system: 80/20.

Specific goals and claimed points (supported by evidence):

• Black People ownership > 51%: 5 points (CSD report and company registration document)
• Women Ownership > 51%: 4 points (Identity Document)
• Persons with Disability Ownership > 51%: 5 points (latest 3 months medical report and CSD report)
• Youth Ownership > 51%: 6 points (Identity Document)

Total specific goals: 20 points.

Bidder must be tax compliant before award; if not, 7 days to provide written proof from SARS.

Arithmetical errors: unit rate multiplied by quantity overrules line-item total; amounts in words overrule figures.

Scope: Provide NQF Level 5 entrepreneurship development training to 135 unemployed agricultural graduates in Limpopo Province.

Training delivery:

• Two groups: 67 and 68 learners.
• Four blocks over two years (2026/27 and 2027/28), each block 5 days.

Training modules:

1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship
2. Entrepreneurial Ideas and Opportunities
3. Entrepreneurial Management Skills
4. Entrepreneurial Financial Skills (Production, Services & Commerce)
5. Entrepreneurial Administrative Skills
6. Entrepreneurial Legal Aspects
7. Entrepreneurial Marketing Skills
8. Small Business Planning Skills

Additional requirements:

• Training venue, catering, and accommodation for learners provided by LDARD.
• Upon completion, graduates receive an NQF Level 5 certificate from an accredited higher learning institution.
• Certification ceremony for 200 attendees (135 students, 55 host entities, 10 officials), including venue and meals, in 2027/28 FY after training completion.

Bidders must comply with acceptance conditions:

• Submission signed by authorised person.
• Joint ventures must include a Joint Venture Agreement.
• Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters.
• Must not have abused the employer's supply chain management system.
• Must not have influenced the bid through bribery or fraud.
• No unauthorised contact with officials.
• No disclosure of bid amounts to competitors.

Submission must be accompanied by supporting evidence for track record.

Bidders must demonstrate capability and track record in entrepreneurship training, with 6 or more projects earning 60 points, 4-5 projects earning 4 points, 2-3 projects earning 3 points, 1 project earning 1 point, and 0 projects earning 0 points.

Track record must be supported with tangible evidence such as purchase orders or contract values.

References must relate to entrepreneurship development training, preferably at NQF Level 5 or higher, within the last five years.

Proof of physical address in Limpopo Province is required (from Local Tribal Authorities or Local Councillor).

The highest qualifying bidders may undergo premises inspection.

Proof of accreditation by DHET, CHE and SAQA to offer NQF Level 5 Entrepreneurship must be submitted.

Pricing must be submitted on SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule – Professional Services).

Provide a ceiling price for the total project (all applicable taxes included).

List personnel with hourly and daily rates.

Break down project into phases with cost per phase and man-days.

Recoverable travel expenses: actual costs with proof.

Other expenses (accommodation, telephone, reproduction) verified against certified invoices.

Indicate if rates are firm for the full contract period; if not, state the basis for adjustment (e.g., CPI).

Show total bid price before VAT, VAT at 15%, and total inclusive of VAT.

Pricing format: SBD 3.3 – Pricing Schedule (Professional Services), including a ceiling price for the entire project (all applicable taxes inclusive).

Bid must include:

• Hourly and daily rates for personnel involved.
• Cost per phase and man-days to be spent.
• Travel expenses (actual costs recoverable, proof required).
• Other expenses (e.g., accommodation, telephone, reproduction), verified against certified invoices.
• Total bid price before VAT, VAT @ 15%, and total inclusive of VAT.

Payment: Payment only upon delivery of agreed services and receipt of original invoice. No upfront payment.

VAT: Bidders must register for VAT if taxable supplies exceed R2.3 million; registered bidders cannot increase bid amounts.

Cession: Only permitted to registered financial institutions or approved credit providers.

No bid security or guarantee mentioned.

The bid must be valid for 120 days from closing date.

Accreditation: Must be a higher education institution accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Council on Higher Education (CHE), and South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to offer NQF Level 5 Entrepreneurship. Proof of accreditation must be submitted with the bid.

CSD: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database prior to submission.

Tax compliance: Must submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. If not tax compliant, must provide written proof from SARS within 7 days of notification; non-compliance leads to non-consideration.

Foreign suppliers: Must complete the questionnaire in the bid if not resident in RSA; if not required to register for a TCS PIN, must follow relevant instructions.

In service of the state: Bidders with shareholders/directors employed by the state are disqualified unless approval from the executive authority is submitted.

Tender defaulters: Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.

B-BBEE: Preference points are claimed via SBD 6.1, with points for Black, Women, Disability, and Youth ownership as per the specific goals table.

Contract period: 24 months (2 years), from 2026/27 to 2027/28 financial years.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC2010) apply; the service provider must obtain a copy.

All works are re-measurable.

Payment only on delivery of agreed services and receipt of original invoice; no upfront payment.

Unsatisfactory performance: contractor warned in writing; if not remedied within 7 days, contract may be cancelled and remuneration reclaimed.

Cession of payments only to registered financial institutions or approved credit providers.

Bid validity: 120 days from closing date; may be extended by request.

The department may negotiate prices to fair market levels.

The department may terminate the contract for breach and claim any remuneration paid for unsatisfactory work.

All bid preparation costs are for the bidder.

Supporting documents become property of Limpopo Provincial Government unless requested back.

GCC2010 applies; service provider must obtain a copy.

All works are re-measurable.

Bidders must include all costs and escalations in their prices.

Cession of payments only to registered financial institutions or approved credit providers.

Payment only upon service delivery and original invoice; no upfront payment.

VAT registration mandatory if taxable supplies exceed R2.3 million; registered bidders cannot increase bid amounts.

The department may conduct risk assessment on recommended bidder and may disqualify if negative.

The department may negotiate prices and balance unit prices to fair market levels.

If the bidder's price remains unresponsive after negotiation, disqualification may follow.

Unsatisfactory service may lead to contract termination and reclaim of remuneration.

Price formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) for goods and services.

Specific goals points are added to price points, rounded to two decimal places.

The highest total score (price + specific goals) will be selected for award.

Bidders must score at least 60 out of 100 for functionality to be considered further.