Advanced writing training for 13 delegates (online, 1 day) – RFQ2026-27-57

Closing date and time: 2 November 2026 at 11:00

Quotation validity period: 90 days from the closing date

No briefing or site visit is stated.

Enquiries

• Contact: Kyle Govender
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 083 628 3320

Submission

• Method: email (PDF only)
• Submission email: [email protected]

Submission method: email only, in PDF format, to [email protected]

All submissions must reach SAQA by the closing date and time.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares any relationship or employment with the state or the procuring institution; a false declaration disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims preference points for specific goals, supported by B-BBEE evidence.
• Compulsory CV Template: the facilitator's CV must be on the prescribed template. Any other format makes the bid non-responsive.
• Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (SANAS logo visible on the certificate).
• Recent CSD report or CSD unique/supplier number.
• Two signed reference letters on clients' letterheads.

Bids that fail to comply with mandatory requirements will be disqualified.

Evaluation in three stages:

1. Stage 1 – Administrative: all standard bid documents signed; CSD report or number attached; compliance with RFQ special conditions.
2. Stage 2 – Mandatory (disqualifying if not met):

• At least two signed reference letters from clients where Advanced Writing Training or Writing Training was successfully delivered, on clients' official letterheads.
• CV of the proposed facilitator on the prescribed template, showing relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience in advanced-level writing training delivery.

3. Stage 3 – Price and Preference Points (80/20 system):

• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points.
• 15 points for at least 51% black ownership.
• 5 points for at least 30% black woman ownership.

Preference points are claimed only if certified B-BBEE certificates or sworn affidavits showing ownership percentages are submitted.

No minimum qualifying score is stated.

SAQA requires the appointment of a service provider to conduct Advanced Writing Training for 13 delegates.

• Duration: 1 day.
• Delivery mode: online.
• Training outcomes (not limited to):
• Principles and best practices of digital content writing, including audience analysis, tone, style and SEO.
• Creating engaging content for websites, social media, email marketing and other digital channels.
• Using text, images and video to communicate with different audiences and achieve specific goals.
• Writing clear, concise and persuasive copy for digital marketing, newsletters, campaigns, internal and external announcements, and feedback collection.

Service level and penalties:

• Deliver the Advanced Writing Training course to 13 delegates within the agreed scope and timelines.
• Penalty for non-delivery: 15% of the invoice.

Bidders must provide at least two signed reference letters from clients where Advanced Writing Training or Writing Training was successfully delivered, on clients' official letterheads.

The proposed facilitator's CV must demonstrate relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience in delivering writing training at an advanced level, using the prescribed compulsory CV template. The CV must include qualifications (with copies attached - failure to attach leads to disqualification), professional experience relevant to the practice and role, list of similar projects, and references.

No specific quality management requirements are stated beyond the training outcomes and the service level that the course must be delivered as agreed, with a penalty of 15% of the invoice for non-compliance.

Pricing must be submitted on the provided price schedule, with quantity of 13 for 'Conduct Advanced Writing training online', stating unit cost in Rands and total cost inclusive of all applicable taxes.

Quoted rates apply for the contract duration, including escalations for following years.

The grand total must be inclusive of applicable taxes and escalations.

Pricing must be submitted on the provided price schedule.

• Quantity: 13 delegates.
• Rates quoted must be inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• Quoted rates apply for the duration of the contract, including escalations for following years.
• Grand total inclusive of applicable taxes and escalations required.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees or payment terms are stated.

• CSD registration: a recent National Treasury CSD report or CSD unique/supplier number must be submitted.
• B-BBEE: certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS logo visible) or sworn affidavit must be submitted to claim preference points.
• Returnable forms: SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 must be completed and signed.
• No CIDB grading or local content requirements are stated.

The bid is evaluated in three stages: administrative requirements, mandatory requirements, and price with preference points. Mandatory requirements include two reference letters and a facilitator's CV on the prescribed template. The 80/20 system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (15 points for 51% black ownership, 5 points for 30% black woman ownership). Bids failing any mandatory requirement are disqualified.