The cape winelands district municipality invites experienced and accredited service providers to facilitate and deliver accredited internal audit learning courses for its employees. This tender is for the provision of specialised training programmes that must be suitable for local government staff and recognised for continuing professional development. Bidders must be registered on the municipality's supplier database and the central supplier database.
Key Requirements
The tender closes on 29 July 2026 at 11:00; submissions must be in a sealed envelope placed in the official tender box at 29 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch.
Bidders must be registered on the Cape Winelands District Municipality Supplier Database and the Central Supplier Database.
The service provider must deliver eight specified accredited Internal Audit learning courses, facilitated by qualified experts and recognised for CPD/CEUs.
A valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) and proof of locality are required for preference points under the 80/20 system.
Mandatory compliance documents include a Tax Compliance Status Pin from SARS, proof that municipal rates/taxes are not in arrears, and a board resolution authorising the signatory.
Payments will be made within 30 days of a valid invoice; no upfront or partial payments are allowed.
The bid validity period is 180 days from the closing date.
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Description
Source: Q2026 050 DOC.pdf
Important Dates
17 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
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29 Jul
2026
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The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) invites written price quotations from experienced and accredited service providers to facilitate and deliver accredited Internal Audit learning courses for its employees. The tender closes on 29 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The contract will be governed by South African laws and must comply with municipal, national, and preferential procurement regulations, including B-BBEE requirements.
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The service provider must deliver accredited Internal Audit learning courses to strengthen technical auditing competencies, governance knowledge, quality assurance, risk management, and professional certification readiness for municipal employees.
Courses must incorporate latest developments, leading practices, and professional standards.
Training must be suitable for the local government environment, facilitated by qualified experts, and recognised for CPD/CEUs.
Eight specific learning programmes are required, covering risk management, auditing, governance, quality assurance, CIA exam preparation, financial statement review, and audit processes.
Deliverables include an inception meeting, schedule, attendance reports, and certificates for learners.
Important Dates
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Closing date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Closing time: 11:00.
No site meetings, briefings, or clarification deadlines are mentioned in the document.
Contact Information
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For technical enquiries: Contact Sharon Green at 021 888 5301 or [email protected].
For bidding procedure enquiries: Contact the Supply Chain Management unit at 086 126 5263. Alternatively, contact Colette Springveldt at 021 888 5188 or [email protected].
Document collection address: Supply Chain Management Unit, Cape Winelands District Municipality, 29 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch.
Submission address: Official tender box at 29 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch.
Submission Guidelines
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Submit your bid in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the quotation number Q 2026/050 and description.
Place the sealed bid in the official tender box at 29 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch.
Closing date and time: 29 July 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Ensure you use the official tender forms provided; do not retype them.
Complete all documents in black ink only; corrections must also be in black ink and signed. Documents with correction fluid (Tippex) will be disqualified.
Submit the complete original document; missing pages will lead to disqualification.
Include a copy of the board resolution authorising the signatory to submit the bid on behalf of the bidder.
Telexed, faxed, or emailed tenders will not be accepted.
All prospective bidders must be registered on the Cape Winelands District Municipality Supplier Database and the Central Supplier Database.
Evaluation Criteria
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General
Open to experienced, qualified, and accredited service providers.
Bidders must be registered on CWDM’s and Central Supplier Databases.
Must submit all compulsory documentation (see requirements).
Must have tax and municipal accounts in good standing.
B-BBEE
Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited or IRBA-approved) or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs.
EMEs with 100% black ownership qualify as Level 1 (135% recognition).
Non-compliant bidders score zero for B-BBEE but remain eligible for price-only evaluation (80/90 points).
Locality
Preference points awarded for bidders located in the Western Cape or Stellenbosch District.
Proof of locality required (e.g., municipal account, lease agreement, or bank letter).
Exclusions
Bidders with directors/associates convicted of corrupt practices or SCM abuse may be disqualified.
Bidders in arrears with municipal rates/taxes or SARS for >3 months are ineligible.
Bids with missing pages, Tippex corrections, or unsigned documents will be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
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The service provider must facilitate and deliver accredited Internal Audit learning courses incorporating latest developments, leading practices, and professional standards.
Training programmes must:
Be suitable for local government employees.
Be facilitated by suitably qualified and experienced subject matter experts.
Be recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Include practical case studies and exercises relevant to municipalities.
Be offered via instructor-led online learning or an online e-learning platform.
Specific learning programmes required:
NIRM – COSO 2017 Integrated Risk Management Course for IA.
GSER - Auditing, Governance, Strategy, Ethics and Risk Management.
BSQP - Building a Sustainable QA Program.
CIA Part 1 – Exam Preparation Instructor-Led Course.
CIA Part 2 – Exam Preparation Instructor-Led Course.
Performing an Effective Quality Assessment.
How to Review Financial Statements – for Internal Auditors.
Conducting an Audit from Cradle to Grave.
Deliverables include:
An inception meeting to discuss expectations.
A schedule/programme for online e-learning courses and assessments.
Attendance registers and reports upon course completion.
Certificates of Completion/Competence for learners.
CPD certificates indicating credits accrued, issued by IIA South Africa.
Proof of accreditation required: Accreditation with a recognised Quality Assurance Body (e.g., IIA SA, QCTO, SAQA) or proof that programmes are accredited/recognised by IIA SA for CPD purposes.
Experience & Qualifications
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The municipality invites proposals from experienced, suitably qualified, and accredited service providers.
Quality Management
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The municipality may inspect, test, or analyse goods/services at any stage.
Costs for inspections showing compliance are borne by the municipality; costs for non-compliance are borne by the supplier.
Non-compliant goods/services may be rejected.
The supplier must provide accreditation proof with recognised bodies (e.g., IIA SA, QCTO, SAQA).
Pricing Schedule
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Bidders are responsible for all taxes, duties, and license fees.
No contract will be awarded if tax matters are not in order or municipal rates/taxes are in arrears.
CIDB registration must be included if applicable.
Financial Requirements
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No upfront payments will be made.
Payments will only be made upon supply of the full order; no partial payments.
Payments will be made within 30 calendar days of receiving a valid invoice.
Payment will be in Rand.
For contracts exceeding R2.3 million, bidders must be registered with SARS for VAT and show VAT clearly on invoices.
The municipality's VAT number is 4700193495.
Bidders are responsible for all taxes, duties, and license fees.
Compliance Requirements
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Tax Compliance: Submit a Tax Compliance Status Pin printed from the SARS website with your bid. If registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide your CSD number.
B-BBEE: Submit an original, valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or certified copy. EMEs/QSEs may submit a sworn affidavit confirming annual revenue and black ownership/beneficiaries.
Municipal Rates and Taxes: Submit a certified copy of your municipal account (not older than 90 days) or proof that municipal rates/taxes are not in arrears. If renting, provide proof that rent includes municipal charges and is not in arrears.
CIDB Registration: If applicable, include your CIDB registration number.
Letter of Good Standing: If applicable, submit a valid Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Employment and Labour or licensed insurer.
Supplier Database Registration: Register on the Cape Winelands District Municipality Supplier Database and the Central Supplier Database.
Declaration of Interest: Declare any relationship with persons in the service of the state.
Contractual Terms
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Contract Validity: Bids remain valid for 180 days from the closing date.
Subcontracting: The contractor may not subcontract the whole contract without prior written consent from the municipality.
Termination: The municipality may terminate the contract for default (e.g., failure to deliver, corrupt practices) or insolvency.
Penalties: Late delivery may incur penalties based on the current prime interest rate.
Dispute Resolution: Parties must attempt amicable resolution, followed by mediation, and then South African courts if necessary.
Governing Law: South African law applies.
Confidentiality: The supplier must not disclose contract details without prior written consent.
Amendments: Contract amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.
Force Majeure: The supplier is not liable for delays due to force majeure events.
Restrictions: The municipality may restrict suppliers from public sector business for up to 10 years for breaches.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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