Supply Chain Management Unit, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. Wilton Mkwayi build - KING WILLIAMS TOWN CENTRAL - KING WILLIAMS TOWN - 5601
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161231
Summary
The eastern cape department of sport, recreation, arts and culture invites bids from sita-registered ICT vendors to provide technology training services for 24 months. The contract covers ICT technical, governance, and end-user training for departmental officials, delivered via virtual, in-person, or webinar formats as needed.
Key Requirements
- Must be a sita-accredited vendor under RFB 1183/2022 contract and submit appointment letter as proof. - Submit fully completed and signed sbd1, sbd4, sbd6.1, And pricing schedule by 29 july 2026 at 11h00. - Provide fixed, vat-inclusive rates for accredited/non-accredited courses, per employee/facilitator, and online platform subscriptions. - Demonstrate experience in ICT training and submit organisational structure, nearest office details, and operational procedures. - Pricing must cover all components; incomplete price lists will be disqualified. - Consortium bids require a signed agreement with a nominated lead member. - Comply with preferential procurement regulations (80/20 or 90/10 system) and submit preference points claims with supporting documentation.
Ict/technology training provider of a period of twenty-four (24) months [SITA registered IT vendors/service providers (RFB 1183 contract)]
Briefing Session
Date & Time
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 - 11:00
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Requirements & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory requirement • fully completed and signed sbd1 must be attached, • fully completed and signed sbd4 must be attached, a false declaration will result in disqualification (par. 2.3 Disclosure must align with subsection 2.3.1 And director‘s information on central supplier database csd) • fully completed and signed sbd6.1 Must be attached • bidder/ s must submit the bid to the tender box to the address indicated below and on sbd1, • bidder/s must attach appointment letter in the SITA transversal contract (RFB 1183/2022). • fully completed pricing schedule must be attached.
Supply Chain Management Unit, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. Wilton Mkwayi build - KING WILLIAMS TOWN CENTRAL - KING WILLIAMS TOWN - 5601
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Important Dates
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf (TENDER)
Important Dates
03 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
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29 Jul
2026
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Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture invites bids for an ICT/Technology training provider for a 24-month period. The successful bidder must be a SITA-registered IT vendor/service provider under the RFB 1183 contract. The training includes technical, governance, and non-technical courses delivered via face-to-face, virtual, or hybrid modes. The bid closes on 29 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
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Closing date and time: 29 July 2026 at 11h00.
No compulsory briefing session or site visit is specified.
Contact Information
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf (TENDER)
For bidding procedure enquiries: Contact Mr. M. Maqubela at telephone 043 492 0232 or email [email protected].
For technical/specification enquiries: Contact Mr. N. H Mtamzeli at telephone 043 492 1310 / 066 474 2755 or email [email protected].
Submission address: Supply Chain Management Unit, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Wilton Mkwayi building, No.5 Eales Street, Buffalo Road, King Williams Town.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf (TENDER)
Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with bid number SCMU14-26/27-0003, description, and department name.
Delivery address: Supply Chain Management Unit, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Wilton Mkwayi building, No.5 Eales Street, Buffalo Road, King Williams Town.
Bid box is open Monday to Thursday 8h00 to 16h30, Friday 8h00 to 16h00.
Closing date and time: 29 July 2026 at 11h00. Late bids will not be accepted.
Complete and sign all forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1) in original ink; photocopied signatures will be rejected.
Attach a fully completed pricing schedule and appointment letter from the SITA Transversal contract (RFB 1183/2022).
Bids by telegram, fax, or similar apparatus are not acceptable.
Ensure prices include VAT for registered vendors and provide a complete solution.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory
Must be a **SITA-registered IT vendor/service provider (RFB 1183/2022)**.
Valid **tax clearance and CSD registration**.
No **fraudulent or collusive practices** (per GCC and Competition Act).
Financial stability (proof of **good standing with financial institutions**).
Preferential
Points awarded for **B-BBEE status, local content, and specific goals** (e.g., 3 points for South African citizens previously disenfranchised, 3 for women, 2 for disability, 5 for Eastern Cape-based enterprises).
Preference for **cooperatives, non-profits, and youth-owned enterprises**.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Provide ICT/Technology training for a 24-month period to Departmental officials.
Training categories include ICT technical training (cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, AI), ICT governance training, and non-technical/end-user training (digital literacy, collaborative tools).
Training delivery modes: virtual, in-person, webinar, or training vouchers on an as-and-when-needed basis.
The provider must be a SITA accredited vendor under the RFB 1183/2022 contract.
Bidders must demonstrate experience in the relevant trade and submit details of present contracts.
Provide details of organisational structure, nearest office to the contract location, and operational procedures for service delivery.
Methodology
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
Pricing must be inclusive of VAT.
Bidders must provide transparency in their pricing approach by completing all aspects of the pricing schedule.
Bidders must submit details of their experience and present contracts.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
Bidders must submit detailed information on experience in the relevant trade and present contracts.
Submit details on organisational type, structure, and nearest office to the contract location.
If no experience details are included, it will be assumed the bidder has no experience.
Quality Management
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
Goods and services must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents.
The supplier must not disclose contract information without prior written consent.
The purchaser may inspect the supplier’s records and have them audited.
Pre-bidding testing is for the bidder’s account.
The Department may conduct inspections; costs are borne by the purchaser if compliant, by the supplier if non-compliant.
Non-compliant supplies may be rejected and replaced at the supplier’s cost.
Pricing Schedule
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
Submit a fully completed pricing schedule. Incomplete lists lead to disqualification.
Pricing categories: per employee daily rates (face-to-face/virtual), per facilitator daily rates (face-to-face/virtual), online training platform subscriptions (for 25 to 500+ officials), and other training-related costs.
Rates must be provided for accredited and non-accredited/custom courses at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Prices must include VAT for registered vendors.
The quote must be a complete solution.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf (TENDER)
Submit pricing using the provided pricing schedule form. Incomplete price lists lead to disqualification.
Pricing must be inclusive of VAT for registered vendors.
Prices must be firm for the contract duration; no ROE claims.
Provide fixed rates for accredited and non-accredited short courses.
Pricing categories include per employee daily rates (face-to-face and virtual), per facilitator daily rates (face-to-face and virtual), online training platform subscriptions (for 25 to 500+ officials), and other training-related costs (exam fees, certification).
The awarded bidder will sign a rate-based service level agreement (SLA).
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf (TENDER)
Submit a fully completed and signed SBD1 (bidder information), SBD4 (declaration of interest), and SBD6.1 (preference points claim).
Provide tax compliance status: submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire regarding residency, branch, income, and tax liability in South Africa.
Persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors in the service of the state, are not eligible to bid.
Bidders must attach appointment letter from the SITA Transversal contract (RFB 1183/2022).
Consortium bids require a signed consortium agreement submitted with the bid.
Health & Safety
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
The contractor must comply with all applicable legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The contractor must follow departmental safety, fire, emergency, and security procedures.
Report any incidents or accidents to the Department immediately.
The Department may deny access to personnel failing to comply with procedures and require replacement.
The contractor must provide copies of operating procedures upon request.
Contractual Terms
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
Contract duration: 36 months from the date of the letter of acceptance.
Prices are fixed for the contract duration.
The contractor must comply with all applicable legislation, departmental procedures, and health and safety rules.
The contractor is liable for loss or damage arising from poor quality products or personnel actions.
The contractor must indemnify the State against third-party claims.
Subcontracting requires prior written consent from the Department.
Performance will be measured through reports, user surveys, and periodic checks.
The Department may implement a service level agreement for additional quality requirements.
The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply, covering payment terms, penalties for delays, termination for default, force majeure, and dispute resolution through mediation or South African courts.
Special Conditions
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
Prices must include VAT for registered vendors.
The quote must be a complete solution; the supplier is responsible for ensuring all required components are included.
Section
Source: BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0003-ICT TRAINING .pdf
The tender uses the preferential procurement system (80/20 or 90/10). The applicable system will be determined after bids are received.
Points are awarded for price and specific goals.
Specific goals include points for South African citizens who had no franchise before 1983, women, persons with disabilities, youth, enterprises located in the Eastern Cape Province, and promotion of cooperatives and non-profit organisations.
Bidders must submit the SBD6.1 preference points claim form with supporting documentation.
Failure to submit proof for specific goals means no preference points will be claimed.
The organ of state reserves the right to verify claims at any time.
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.
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
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