Panel of training providers for psira staff training and learnerships (60 months)

Closing date: 03 December 2026 at 11:00.

Compulsory briefing session: 16 November 2026 at 10:00, virtual via Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3509698840208449?p=m0PGGrBS6a2Sl9h1Zu

Bidding procedure enquiries:

• Contact: Ms. Nomathemba Mendu
• Telephone: 012 003 0521/0524/0693
• Email: [email protected]

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Mr. Kutlwano Mokoro
• Telephone: 012 003 0521/0524/0693
• Email: [email protected]

(Also listed: Ms. Miller Ntlaba, same telephone and email)

Submission method: sealed bid deposited in the PSiRA Head Office tender box.

Tender box address: PSiRA Head Office, 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Block B – Eco Glades 2 Office Park, Highveld Ext 70, Centurion.

Bids must be clearly marked with the reference number PSiRA/2026/27/RFB/07.

Late bids will not be accepted.

Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided and not re-typed.

Returnable documents (all to be completed and signed):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): supplier details and bidder signature.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any state employment or connections to the procuring institution; failure to disclose all CSD-registered companies linked to directors leads to disqualification.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims preference points for specific goals under the 80/20 system.
• General Conditions of Contract: ALL pages to be initialled and last page signed.
• Terms of Reference: ALL pages to be initialled and last page signed.
• Proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing session.
• Valid accreditation documentation (SETA/QCTO/DHET/SAQA).
• SARS TCS PIN or CSD number (or proof of exemption for foreign suppliers).

Applicable preference point system: 80/20.

• Price: 80 points.
• Specific Goals: 20 points.

Specific goals and points:

• 100% Black ownership: 7 points.

• 75% Women ownership: 5 points.

• Enterprise size (EME): 5 points.
• People with disabilities: 3 points.

Bidders must claim preference points on SBD 6.1; failure to submit proof means no preference points are awarded.

Bidders must be accredited with SETA, QCTO, DHET or SAQA and attach valid accreditation documentation.

Bidders must attend the compulsory briefing session.

Tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD number) is required.

PSiRA requires a panel of training providers to deliver training programmes and learnerships to PSiRA staff.

Contract period: 60 months.

Training providers must be accredited with one of the following: Sector Education Training Authority (SETA), Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), or South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Valid accreditation documentation must be attached.

Training providers must be accredited with SETA, QCTO, DHET or SAQA and attach valid accreditation documentation.

No specific pricing format, bid security, or payment terms are stated in the document.

Tax compliance:

• Bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or a CSD number.
• Joint ventures/consortia/subcontractors: each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
• Foreign suppliers may be exempt from TCS PIN if they have no presence or income in South Africa; they must answer the questionnaire.

State employment:

• Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/CCs with directors/members in state service, will not be considered.

SBD 4: Disclosure of any relationship with employees of the procuring institution is required.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated beyond the general provisions of the GCC.

The contract will be governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), which cover clauses on performance security, inspections, delivery, payment, penalties, termination for default, force majeure, settlement of disputes, and prohibition of restrictive practices. The GCC may not be amended and must be initialled and signed.

The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals as listed.