End-user computing training (intermediate) – KZN social development tender 2026/2027

Closing date: 01 September 2026, 11:00. Briefing session: Not applicable; service provider must complete the electronic attendance register on MS Teams.

Bidding procedure enquiries: Ms. S.P Shoba, telephone 082 741 7703, email [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Nozipho Mncwango, telephone 072 739 5078, email [email protected].

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked with the bid number, closing date, and bidder's name and address, and deposited in the bid box at the KZN Department of Social Development, 208 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, strictly by 11:00 on 01 September 2026. Late bids will not be considered. Bids must be on the official forms (not retyped), each page initialled, and no corrections with correcting fluid. No bids by fax, telegraph, or electronic means. Returnable documents include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 7 (Contract Form), Authority to Sign, and Declaration that CSD information is correct and up to date. Bids must be valid for 120 days from closing date.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points. Specific goals: Black Equity Ownership (HDP) 10 points, HDP Women Equity Ownership 6 points, Disability Persons (HDP) 4 points. Bidders must submit proof for claimed goals; failure to do so means no points for those goals. The department will assess completeness of submission, references and experience, financial standing, past performance, and ability to execute. Joint ventures must submit a certified copy of the joint venture agreement before closing; failure results in no preference points for participating companies.

Provision of End-User Computing Training (Intermediate Level) for 2026/2027. Duration: 3 working days. Training to be held in Durban for 52 people, split into 2 sessions, with 2 classes and 1 facilitator per class. Venue and training date to be provided by the Department. Bidders must provide details of headquarters and regional offices on company letterhead.

Bidders must provide references of past experience with the bid. Financial standing and ability to render service may be examined. Documented reports of past bad performance may be considered. Bidders must provide details of headquarters and regional offices on company letterhead.

Goods/services must conform to standards in the bidding documents. The department may inspect premises and records. Pre-bidding testing is at bidder's cost. Non-compliant supplies may be rejected and replaced at supplier's cost.

Quote for provision of End-User Computing Training (Intermediate) for 3 days, for 52 people in Durban, into 2 sessions, 2 classes with 1 facilitator. Validity period for quotation price: 120 days.

Pricing: Quote for the provision of End-User Computing Training (Intermediate) for 3 days, for 52 people in Durban, into 2 sessions, 2 classes with 1 facilitator. Prices are firm. Validity period for quotation price: 120 days. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice submission. Performance security may be required as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at closing time; failure results in disqualification. Valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS PIN or certificate) required; each party in a joint venture must submit separately. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points. No bids from persons in the service of the state or entities with directors/members in state service. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 7 (Contract Form), Authority to Sign, and Declaration that CSD information is correct and up to date.

Contract terms include: warranty for goods/services, payment within 30 days of invoice, prices firm, no variation without written amendment, no assignment without consent, subcontracts must be notified, delays may incur penalties (calculated at prime interest rate per day of delay), termination for default possible, and restriction from doing business with the public sector up to 10 years for corrupt or fraudulent practices.

Special conditions: The Department reserves the right to terminate the agreement should the Institution be permanently closed or transferred. Unsatisfactory performance: The Department shall warn the contractor by registered mail, and if performance does not improve, may take action or recommend cancellation. Validity period: 180 days from close of bid, may be extended upon request.

The applicable preference point system is the 80/20 system. Price: 80 points. Specific goals: 20 points. Specific goals include: Black Equity Ownership (HDP) 10 points, HDP Women Equity Ownership 6 points, Disability Persons (HDP) 4 points.