208 Hoosen Haffejje - Department of Social Development - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162664
Summary
The kwazulu-natal department of social development invites bids for the provision of a 3-day sign language training program for 20 people in durban (ethekwini district) during the 2026/2027 financial year. This tender is open to registered suppliers capable of delivering compliant training services as per the department's terms of reference.
Key Requirements
Submit bids by 11:00 on 31 July 2026 in a sealed envelope to KZN Department of Social Development, 208 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Late or electronic submissions are invalid.
Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a valid CSD number; non-compliance disqualifies the bid.
Provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed certificate; consortia/joint ventures must submit separate proof for each party.
Quote a total price for 3 days of training (inclusive of VAT) on the official SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule, valid for 90 days from closing date.
Comply with B-BBEE requirements by submitting a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Use official SBD forms without retyping; all pages must be initialed, and alterations must be initialed (no correcting fluid).
Training must adhere to the department’s Terms of Reference and standards, with the venue and date provided by the department.
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Description
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf
Important Dates
17 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
31 Jul
2026
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Closing Date
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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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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
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QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development invites bids for the provision of Sign Language Training for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The training is to be conducted over 3 days for 20 participants in Durban, with the bid closing on 31 July 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC. The tender is governed by South African procurement regulations, including the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and B-BBEE compliance requirements.
The Department of Social Development oversees South Africa's social welfare, NPO regulation, and social grant systems.
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Provision of Sign Language Training for the 2026/2027 financial year for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development.
The service involves training 20 people in Durban over 3 working days.
Important Dates
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
Closing time: 11:00.
No compulsory site inspection or briefing session is indicated. The briefing session form states 'N/A' and 'NOT APPLICABLE, SERVICE PROVIDER MUST COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE REGISTER ON MS TEAM'.
Offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Briefing Session
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
No compulsory site inspection or briefing session is applicable.
The form states 'N/A' and instructs service providers to complete an electronic attendance register on MS Teams if needed.
Contact Information
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Submission address: KZN Department of Social Development, 208 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
All correspondence must be addressed or hand-delivered to the Ground Floor at the above address.
Submission Guidelines
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Submit your bid in a sealed envelope with the bid number KZNQ16/DSD/2026/27 and closing date clearly marked on the outside.
Deposit the bid in the bid box located at: KZN Department of Social Development, 208 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Strict closing date and time: 31 July 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (SBD forms). Do not retype the forms; photocopies are allowed but must bear an original signature.
Each page of the bid document must be initialed by the bidder.
Do not use correcting fluid; any alterations must be initialed.
Bids submitted by post, fax, telegraph, or other electronic means will not be considered.
Proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery.
Bids must be complete and include all required certificates and documentation.
Failure to comply with submission instructions may render the bid invalid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
General
Bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Bidder must be tax-compliant (TCS PIN or CSD number required)
Bidder must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs)
Bidder must not be a state employee or have directors/members who are state employees
Bidder must not have been involved in corrupt or fraudulent practices
Specific
Bidder must have the capacity to provide Sign Language Training as per the ToR
Bidder must be able to conduct training in Durban for the specified duration and participant count
Bidder must comply with all submission deadlines and formatting requirements
Disqualification
Failure to register on CSD by the closing date
Failure to submit required tax or B-BBEE compliance documents
Submission of late, incomplete, or improperly formatted bids
Evidence of collusive or corrupt practices
Technical Specifications
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Service: Provision of Sign Language Training for the 2026/2027 financial year for the KZN Department of Social Development.
Scope: Training to be held in Durban (Ethekwini District) for 20 people.
Duration: 3 working days.
The department will provide the venue and training date.
The supplier must quote according to the Terms of Reference.
The service must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents.
The department reserves the right to inspect the supplier's premises and services during the contract period.
Any supplies or services found non-compliant may be rejected at the supplier's cost.
Quality Management
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf
Goods/services must conform to standards specified in the bidding documents.
The department may inspect the supplier's premises and services at reasonable hours.
The supplier bears costs for inspections if supplies/services are non-compliant.
Non-compliant supplies/services may be rejected.
The supplier must replace rejected supplies promptly at their own cost.
Pricing Schedule
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf
Quote for Provision of Sign Language Training for 3 days in Durban for 20 people.
Provide unit price and total price inclusive of VAT.
Indicate the validity period of your quotation (minimum 90 days from closing date).
Use the Terms of Reference to quote accordingly.
An evaluation grid will guide required attachments and scoring.
Financial Requirements
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Quote a total price for 3 days of sign language training, inclusive of VAT.
Pricing must be submitted on the official Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.3).
Indicate the validity period of your quotation price (offer must be valid for 90 days from closing date).
Prices are firm and may not be varied after submission, except as authorized in special conditions.
Payment terms: The purchaser undertakes to pay within 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice.
Payment will be made in South African Rand.
Bidders must provide bank account details and proof of financial standing if requested.
Compliance Requirements
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). If not registered by closing time, the bid will be disqualified.
Submit your CSD registration number.
Tax Compliance: Submit your SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no PIN, provide your CSD number.
For consortia/joint ventures/subcontractors, each party must submit separate tax compliance proof.
B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire; if answer is 'NO' to all questions, tax registration is not required.
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors who are state employees.
Bidders must declare any interest in other bidders or relationships with departmental employees.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Failure to submit this documentation means you cannot claim B-BBEE preference points.
Contractual Terms
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf
Contract duration: The agreement period is as determined in the contract, subject to amendment or extension.
The department may curtail the service with one month's written notice, adjusting the contract sum pro rata.
The successful bidder must be ready to start on the date stipulated in the letter of acceptance.
All contract amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties, subject to legal screening.
The supplier must notify the department of any change of address.
Confidentiality: Contractor staff may be required to sign confidentiality agreements.
Warranty: The supplier warrants goods/services are new, unused, and defect-free for 12 months after delivery.
Payment: Within 30 days of invoice receipt.
Penalties for delay: Deductions based on the current prime interest rate per day of delay.
Termination: The purchaser may terminate for default, corruption, or fraudulent practices.
Dispute resolution: First through mutual consultation, then mediation, and finally South African courts.
Governing law: South African law, contracts in English.
Requirements
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf (TENDER)
Bidders must use official SBD forms, not retyped.
Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes with bid number and closing date clearly marked.
Late bids, electronic submissions, or incomplete bids will not be considered.
CSD registration is mandatory.
Tax compliance proof (PIN or TCS certificate) is required.
B-BBEE certificate or affidavit must be submitted to claim preference points.
Declare any state employment or conflicts of interest.
The department is not obliged to accept the lowest bid.
Section
Source: QUOTATION DOCUMENT - FINAL SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING.pdf
The 80/20 preference point system applies.
Price scores 80 points, Specific Goals score 20 points.
Specific Goals points: Black Equity Ownership (10 points), HDP Women Equity Ownership (6 points), Disability Persons (4 points).
Points for price calculated relative to the lowest acceptable tender.
Submit proof for Specific Goals claims; failure to do so means no points awarded.
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.
208 Hoosen Haffejee St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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