Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
09 Nov 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Dr Lategan Road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176933
Sabs requires an accredited service provider to manage the end-to-end implementation of a learnership programme for 24 unemployed persons with disabilities, including recruitment, training, workplace-based learning, assessment, moderation, certification and b-bbee skills development reporting. The service provider must recommend an appropriate accredited qualification, register learners with the relevant seta or qcto, provide qualified facilitators, assessors and moderators, and manage reasonable accommodation for learners with disabilities. Bidders must submit quotations by email to [email protected] By 09 november 2026 at 11:00, and functionality is evaluated at a minimum threshold of 70% under the 80/20 preference point system.
Closing: email quotations to [email protected] by 09 November 2026 at 11:00; late submissions and WeTransfer links are not accepted.
Mandatory accreditation: valid registration or accreditation with the relevant SETA, QCTO or applicable quality assurance body, covering the proposed qualification and delivery scope.
Returnable documents: CSD registration report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, signed non-disclosure agreement and general conditions of contract.
Functionality: minimum threshold of 70%, scored on company experience (25%), project management and reporting (25%), programme methodology (30%) and contactable references not older than 5 years (20%).
Preference points: 80/20 system (price 80, specific goals 20); a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required to claim specific goals, otherwise 0 points.
Disqualification: listing on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers, canvassing or contacting any SABS official other than Ntobeko Mweli, and false or incomplete disclosures.
Programme scope: end-to-end learnership for 24 unemployed persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation, qualified facilitators, assessors and moderators, and full B-BBEE verification evidence.
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Date & Time
Monday, 09 November 2026 - 11:00
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1 Dr Lategan Road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
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Description
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf05 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf
The South African Bureau of Standards requires an experienced, accredited service provider to manage the end-to-end implementation of an accredited learnership programme for 24 unemployed persons with disabilities, including recruitment, SETA/QCTO registration, theoretical and workplace-based learning, assessment, moderation, certification and B-BBEE Skills Development reporting. The programme is intended to contribute 6 points towards the SABS B-BBEE Skills Development scorecard, subject to compliance and verification.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a statutory body established under the Standards Act, mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards, promote quality in connection with commodities, and render conformity assessment services. This RFQ invites quotations for the end-to-end implementation of an accredited learnership programme for 24 unemployed persons with disabilities. The service provider must recommend a qualification, recruit and select learners, deliver theoretical and workplace-based learning, provide qualified facilitators, assessors and moderators, conduct assessments and moderation, monitor progress, provide reasonable accommodation and accessible materials, manage administration and reporting, and facilitate certification. Programme duration is to be proposed by the service provider. The programme is expected to contribute 6 points towards the SABS B-BBEE Skills Development scorecard.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 09 November 2026 at 11:00
Quotation validity: 120 days from the closing date
SABS may extend validity by 60 days by written notice
No compulsory briefing or site visit is stated
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries contact: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 012 428 6691
Bidders must not contact any other SABS personnel regarding this RFQ; canvassing results in disqualification
Submission method: email to [email protected]
SABS address: 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0001
Postal address: Private Bag X191, Pretoria, 0001
SABS telephone: +27 (0) 12 428 7911
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email
Submission email: [email protected]
Submissions via file-transfer links such as WeTransfer are not accepted
Bidders are responsible for ensuring the quotation is received on time
No late submissions will be accepted
Closing date and time: 09 November 2026 at 11:00
Returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf (RFQ)Only bidders who meet the mandatory requirements proceed to evaluation
Functionality is scored on a scale of 1 to 5 (Very Poor to Excellent)
Company experience: 25% weight
Project management, monitoring and reporting capacity: 25% weight
Programme outline or methodology: 30% weight
References: 20% weight (contactable reference letters not older than 5 years)
Minimum functionality threshold: 70%
Preference point system: 80/20 (Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points, Total 100 points)
Specific goals points:
Failure to submit proof for specific goals results in 0 points for specific goals
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf (RFQ)Scope: end-to-end implementation of an accredited learnership programme for 24 unemployed persons with disabilities
Number of learners: 24
Target group: unemployed persons with disabilities
Programme type: accredited learnership
Programme duration: to be proposed by the service provider based on the selected qualification
Service provider obligations:
Deliverables:
Expected outcome: recognised skills development, improved employability, and 6 points towards the SABS B-BBEE Skills Development scorecard
Methodology
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdfProposal must include a proposed implementation methodology
Methodology must address recruitment, screening and selection of unemployed learners with disabilities
Learner support and reasonable accommodation
Learner registration and SETA/QCTO administration
Delivery of theoretical and practical training
Workplace-based learning arrangements
Assessments, moderation and certification processes
Administering and monitoring, reporting
Programme schedule and timelines
Functionality scoring for methodology: no plan = 0, inadequate = 1 to 4, comprehensive and fully meets requirements = 5 (30% weight)
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdfEvidence required:
Company experience scoring (25% weight): no relevant experience = 0, more than 1 to 2 years = 1, more than 2 to 3 years = 2, more than 3 to 4 years = 3, more than 4 to 5 years = 4, more than 5 years = 5
References scoring (20% weight): contactable reference letters not older than 5 years; none = 0, one = 1, two = 2, three = 3, four = 4, five or more = 5
Quality Management
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdfService provider must provide appropriately qualified facilitators, assessors and moderators
Assessments and moderation must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the qualification
Monitor learner attendance, participation and progress
Provide regular progress reports to SABS
Facilitate certification following successful completion
Maintain learner administration and programme documentation
Provide complete supporting evidence for B-BBEE verification
Mandatory: proof of valid registration or accreditation with the relevant SETA, QCTO or applicable quality assurance body, covering the proposed qualification and delivery scope
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: detailed cost breakdown required
Cost elements:
Quotation must be all inclusive of VAT
Transportation cost, if applicable
Disbursement
Fixed price where foreign currencies are involved; provision for forward cover
No upfront or advance payment; payment in accordance with agreed delivery of service
SABS is not responsible for bidder's preparation or submission costs
Quotation validity: 120 days from closing date
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory documents:
Mandatory eligibility:
Disqualification:
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdfQuotation validity: 120 days from the closing date
SABS may extend validity by 60 days by written notice without bidder consent
No upfront or advance payment; payment in accordance with agreed delivery of service or goods
SABS is not responsible for bidder's preparation or submission costs
SABS is not bound by any legal or contractual terms included in the bidder's quotation
The RFQ does not create a contract; SABS may reject non-conforming submissions or not select a bidder
SABS may discontinue the RFQ process at any time without responsibility for bidder losses
Confidential information is covered by a Non-Disclosure Agreement between SABS and the bidder
NDA obligations continue for 12 months from signature
SABS retains ownership of intellectual property rights on all material and processes relating to the service
Section
Source: RFQ 202137- Learnership.pdfFunctionality is scored on a scale of 1 to 5 (Very Poor to Excellent)
Company experience: 25% weight
Project management, monitoring and reporting capacity: 25% weight
Programme outline or methodology: 30% weight
References: 20% weight
Minimum functionality threshold: 70%
Only bidders meeting mandatory requirements proceed to the 80/20 preference point evaluation
Preference points: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points, Total 100 points
Specific goals points:
Failure to submit proof for specific goals means 0 points for specific goals
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Address
1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
06 Nov 2026
AI status
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Contact
012-428-6691[email protected]www.sabs.co.za1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
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