Facilitation of french and portuguese language training for 46 c-brta employees (3 months)

Compulsory briefing session: 13 October 2026 at 11:00

Closing date and time: 13 October 2026 at 11:00

RFQ validity period: 60 working days from official closing date

Compulsory briefing session: 13 October 2026 at 11:00

No venue specified beyond the date and time.

Enquiries and submission

• Email: [email protected]

No named individual contact, telephone number, or physical submission address is stated in the document.

Submission method: email only

Submission address: [email protected]

Closing: 13 October 2026 at 11:00

RFQ validity: 60 working days from closing date

Returnable forms required:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): completed bidder and contact details, signed as offer cover page
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares state employment, conflicts of interest, and independence from collusion
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE and specific-goal points under the 80/20 system

Disqualification risks:

• Late submission after 11:00 on 13 October 2026
• Submission to any address other than [email protected]
• Incomplete or unsigned returnable forms
• Failure to submit on official forms (not re-typed)
• Appearance on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers
• Directors or members in service of the state

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points)

Price formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin)

Where Pt = price of bid under consideration, Pmin = price of lowest acceptable bid

Specific goals allocation (20 points total):

• B-BBEE Level 1–4: 10 points (verified by B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit submitted with bid)
• Women-owned enterprise: 5 points (verified on Central Supplier Database)
• Enterprise owned by disabled people: 5 points (verified by medical report)

Minimum requirements to qualify for evaluation:

• Valid CSD registration
• Valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate)
• If no TCS PIN available, CSD number must be provided
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points
• Not listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers
• No directors, trustees, shareholders, members or partners employed by the state

Note: Failure to submit proof for specific goals with the bid means no preference points are claimed. The organ of state may require substantiation of any claim before or after adjudication.

Scope: Facilitation of foreign language courses in French and Portuguese for C-BRTA employees over three (3) months

Group 1 — Beginners (37 participants)

Delivery: 3-month modular or blended programme

Focus areas:

• Basic conversational proficiency
• Professional and business vocabulary introduction
• Listening and comprehension skills
• Reading and writing simple texts
• Cultural awareness and etiquette for French- and Portuguese-speaking regions
• Practical day-to-day communication exercises

Group 2 — Intermediate (9 participants)

Delivery: 3-month modular or blended programme

Focus areas:

• Intermediate conversational fluency and confidence
• Expanded professional and business vocabulary for workplace communication
• Improved listening comprehension in professional and social contexts
• Reading and writing structured texts, emails and short reports
• Cultural awareness and business etiquette for French- and Portuguese-speaking regions
• Practical day-to-day and workplace communication exercises

Expected outcomes:

• Communicate simple ideas and instructions in French and Portuguese
• Engage in basic professional conversations with international stakeholders
• Read and write short work-relevant texts
• Apply culturally appropriate communication practices
• Use foundational language skills to support cross-border collaboration and operations

Mode of delivery: Physical classes at C-BRTA Head Office in Centurion, with option for recordings of lessons

Participant lists: 37 beginners and 9 intermediates named by position and division (Facilitation & Advisory, Office of the CEO, Finance, Law Enforcement)

CSD registration

• Mandatory registration on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database before bidding
• CSD number must be provided if no TCS PIN is available

Tax compliance

• Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN required, or printed TCS certificate
• TCS PIN obtainable via eFiling at www.sars.gov.za
• For joint ventures, consortia or sub-contractors: each party must submit separate TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number

B-bbee

• B-BBEE Level 1–4: 10 preference points available
• Evidence: B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs)
• Women-owned enterprises: 5 points (verified on CSD)
• Enterprises owned by disabled people: 5 points (verified by medical report)
• Foreign suppliers must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire and provide proof of accreditation if applicable

Other mandatory requirements

• No directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners or controlling persons employed by the state
• Not listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers
• SBD 4 declaration required covering conflicts of interest and independent bid determination

SBD 6.1 certification requirements: the authorised signatory certifies that points claimed for specific goals qualify the enterprise for the stated preferences, that information is true and correct, and that preference points align with general conditions.

Fraudulent claims or unfulfilled conditions may result in:

• Disqualification from the tendering process
• Recovery of costs, losses and damages
• Contract cancellation and damages for less favourable arrangements
• Restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years (after audi alteram partem)
• Criminal prosecution referral

Documentary proof of claims may be required before adjudication or at any time subsequently.

80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.

Price scoring formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin)

Specific goals (20 points):

• B-BBEE Level 1–4: 10 points (B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required)
• Women-owned enterprise: 5 points (CSD verification)
• Disabled-owned enterprise: 5 points (medical report required)

Bidders must submit B-BBEE documentation with the bid; missing documentation means zero preference points claimed. The organ of state reserves right to require substantiation of any claim.