Appointment of services of an accredited training provider to deliver the itil v5 managing professional (MP) transition training course and examination

• Closing Date: 28 July 2026.
• Closing Time: 11h00 CAT.
• No other dates (e.g., briefings, site visits) are specified in the document.

• For clarifications before bid closure: Contact Demand Management Officer Bright Blessie at [email protected] (cc [email protected]). Include the tender reference number and description in the subject line.
• For clarifications after bid closure: Contact Acquisition Management Officer Charles Sekgobela at [email protected] (cc [email protected]). Include the tender reference number and description in the subject line.
• General contact: Charles Sekgobela, Telephone: +27 11 607 1000.
• Fraud Hotline: 0800 222 335 (24hrs), Email: [email protected], Website: www.tip-offs.com.

• Submit your bid exclusively via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Email submissions will not be accepted.
• The bid must be submitted in two separate parcels:
• Parcel A: Administrative documents (Phase 1 & 2 Evaluation). Includes Volume 1A (general instructions and administrative requirements, excluding SBD 3.3 and 6.1).
• Parcel B: Price and Specific Goals (Phase 3 Evaluation). Includes SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), CSD Report, CIPC documents, shareholder certificates, ID copies of shareholders, and a valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
• Ensure all required Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) are fully completed, signed, and submitted. Incomplete forms may lead to disqualification.
• The bid validity period is 60 days from submission. Extensions may be requested.
• Late submissions will not be considered.

Must be an accredited ITIL training provider (proof from PeopleCert/AXELOS or authorized body). Must submit valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN/CSD report. Must comply with all administrative requirements (SBD forms, declarations). Bids without mandatory accreditation proof are disqualified.

• Scope: Provide ITIL v5 Managing Professional (MP) Transition training and examination for one (1) ATNS employee from the Information Technology Department.
• Deliverables:
• Full training for one learner.
• All training manuals and learner materials.
• Examination voucher/access.
• Certificate of completion/attendance.
• Examination results upon completion.
• Post-training learner support until the exam is completed.
• Training delivery method: Can be physical classroom-based, virtual instructor-led (online), or hybrid. The bidder must clearly indicate their proposed method in the submission.
• The successful bidder must be an accredited and authorized ITIL training provider, with valid accreditation from PeopleCert, AXELOS, or an authorized body at the time of bid submission.

• Use SBD 3.3 – Pricing Schedule (Professional Services).
• Fully complete all line items, including the single item for 'ITIL v5 Managing Professional (MP) Transition training course and examination' for one delegate, subtotal (VAT excl.), VAT at 15%, and grand total.
• The entire schedule must be 100% completed and priced. An incomplete schedule will render the bid non-responsive.
• The bid price must include all applicable taxes.

• Submit a fully completed and signed SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule (Professional Services). All line items must be priced; an incomplete schedule will render the bid non-responsive.
• The total bid price must include all applicable taxes (VAT 15%).
• The bid price must be fair and reasonable. Any budget figures in the document are guides only.
• All costs related to the assignment must be included in the pricing schedule. Bids without a price or with an incomplete price are non-responsive.
• The bid offer must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.

• Tax Compliance: Submit proof of tax compliance (SARS PIN or Tax Compliance Status). The PIN must be valid for 60 days from submission. For consortia/joint ventures, each party must submit separate proof.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): Registration on the National Treasury CSD is mandatory. Submit proof of registration or application with your bid. No contract will be awarded to an unregistered bidder.
• B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE Certificate or a Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• Mandatory Accreditation: The bidder must be an accredited ITIL training provider. Submit valid accreditation from PeopleCert, AXELOS, or an authorized body. Failure to submit proof results in disqualification.
• Other Documents: Complete and submit SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), CIPC documents, shareholder certificates, and ID copies of shareholders as required.

• No specific occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are stated for this training service tender.
• General corporate values of ATNS include a commitment to safety as non-negotiable.

• The document mentions ATNS's mission includes ensuring environmental sustainability, but no specific environmental requirements are stipulated for this tender.

• The successful bidder will be engaged under ATNS's standard contract terms, which include clauses for retention, confidentiality, breach of contract, and professional indemnity insurance.
• ATNS reserves the right to vary the scope, reject any or all bids, cancel the procurement process, and negotiate with bidders.
• The contract is only concluded when a written agreement is signed by both parties.
• All documentation submitted by the bidder will be treated as confidential.
• The bidder bears all costs associated with bid preparation and submission.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies.
• Price points are calculated as per the standard formula.
• Specific goals points are allocated for 51% Black Owned suppliers (10 points) and 30% Black Woman Owned suppliers (10 points).
• Bidders must declare and substantiate claims for specific goals using SBD 6.1.