Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Quality Council for Trades and OccupationsLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
17 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
256 Glyn Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169069
Catering services for the quality council for trades and occupations (qcto) for a period of 12 months. Qcto is establishing a panel of five catering service providers. Bidders must submit an itemised quotation inclusive of VAT and attach a recent csd report, valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, duly completed sbd forms, and a bank confirmation letter.
Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] by 11:00 on 17 September 2026.
Quotation must be itemised, state any exclusions, and be inclusive of VAT (for VAT-registered suppliers).
Attach a recent CSD report (tax status checked before sending).
Attach a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Attach duly completed SBD forms.
Attach a bank confirmation letter.
The quotation must be properly received, fully completed, and signed.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Submissions via email: [email protected]
Categories
Request for Quotation
256 Glyn Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0083
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Description
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf04 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf
A request for quotation to establish a panel of five catering service providers to supply meals and related services to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for a 12-month period. The scope covers off-site meal preparation and delivery, provision of crockery, cutlery, condiments, staff for setup and service, and venue cleanup, with pricing required per menu item.
SBD 6.1.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is inviting quotations to establish a panel of five catering service providers for a 12-month period. The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, with preference points awarded for price and specific goals (ownership and locality).
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdf
A request for quotation to establish a panel of five catering service providers for the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for a 12-month period. The panel will supply catering services to QCTO as and when required.
RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is inviting quotations to establish a panel of five catering service providers for a period of 12 months. The successful bidders will provide catering services as detailed in the attached Terms of Reference.
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Meals must be prepared in a hygienic environment using good quality products. Bidders must provide 2-ply serviettes or napkins, supply condiments, and provide sufficient staff to set up the dining area and serve meals.
Contact Information
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf (RFQ)Technical enquiries, in writing:
SCM and administrative enquiries:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf (RFQ)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Meals are prepared offsite and delivered to QCTO or the required venue.
Menu: The RFQ menu covers meats, starches, vegetables, salads, juices/soft drinks, breakfast platters for committee meetings only, and special diets (Halaal, vegan, gluten-free, diabetic).
Service requirements:
Quality Management
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdfQCTO does not provide facilities for washing dishes. Bidders must remove catering equipment and clean/tidy the venue at the end of functions or meetings. The cost to cater must be agreed between the service provider and QCTO by quotation and purchase order before delivery.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf (RFQ)Menu pricing must be quoted per plate/item for:
Total is in Rand, inclusive of VAT where applicable.
Financial Requirements
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: Quote for each and every plate/item in the menu schedule.
The menu schedule covers meats, starches, vegetables, salads, juices/soft drinks, breakfast platters (committee meetings only) and special diets.
Prices are in Rand; the total must be inclusive of VAT where applicable.
Catering costs must be agreed with QCTO by quotation and purchase order before delivery.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdf (RFQ)No specific requirements found
Health & Safety
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdfTablecloths must be free from stains and properly washed, irrespective of colour.
Section
Source: TOR-Panel of Caterers 1.pdfService requirement: meals must be prepared in a hygienic environment and must use good quality products.
Important Dates
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 17 September 2026 at 11:00. No other dates (briefing, site visit, clarification deadline) are mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":"davit/ ID copy & Share the tenderer) the tenderer) system)Certificate, CSD report- (To be"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Returnable form: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (signed, with proof of ownership and locality). No submission address or method specified in the document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)The tender uses the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, determined by the lowest acceptable tender. Price scores 80 or 90 points. Specific goals (total 20 points) are: Black ownership ≥50% (5 points), Youth ownership ≥50% (5 points), Women ownership ≥50% (5 points), Locality within Gauteng (5 points). Bidders must provide proof of ownership (B-BBEE certificate, affidavit, ID copy, share certificate, CSD report, and medical report for disability).
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Catering services for a panel of five suppliers for a period of 12 months. No further specifications (e.g., number of meals, menu, venue) are provided in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration required (CSD report is a means of verification for specific goals). B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for claiming preference points. No other compliance requirements stated.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE and specific goals: 20 preference points are allocated for—Black ownership ≥50% (5 points), Youth ownership ≥50% (5 points), Women ownership ≥50% (5 points), and Locality within Gauteng (5 points). Means of verification: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, ID copy, share certificate, CSD report, and medical report or letter for disability.
Contractual Terms
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfSBD 6.1 declaration: signing certifies that preference points claimed are correct, and false claims may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, restriction from state business, and criminal prosecution.
Section
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfThe tender uses either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, determined by the lowest acceptable tender. Price scores 80 or 90 points. Specific goals total 20 points: Black ownership ≥50% (5), Youth ownership ≥50% (5), Women ownership ≥50% (5), Locality in Gauteng (5). Proof required: B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, ID copy, share certificate, CSD report, medical report or letter for disability.
Description
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdfProvision of catering services to QCTO for 12 months. QCTO is establishing a panel of five catering service providers. Bidders must submit itemised quotations, state any exclusions, and quote VAT-inclusive if VAT-registered.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf (RFQ)Closing: 17 September 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf (RFQ)Technical inquiries: Mr G Matjomane, [email protected].
Submissions / SCM: Supply Chain Management, [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf (RFQ)Submissions must be emailed to Supply Chain Management at [email protected].
Returnable documents to attach:
The quotation must be received on or before the closing date and time, fully completed and signed.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf (RFQ)Responsiveness criteria:
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf (RFQ)Catering services for QCTO for a period of 12 months. QCTO is establishing a panel of five catering service providers.
Quantities and detailed specifications are set out in the Terms of Reference attached to the RFQ.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be itemised and must state any exclusions.
VAT-registered suppliers must quote inclusive of VAT.
Requirements
Source: RFQ - Panel of Caterers.pdf (RFQ)Responsiveness requirements:
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT","address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure). Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must declare any employment by the state, any relationship with QCTO employees, and any interest in related enterprises. Bidders must certify that the bid was prepared independently and without collusion.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdf (TENDER)Supply chain management system should
This declaration prove to be false.
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Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 40 of 2000
Relevant where meat products, meat handling or abattoir certification may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Address
256 Glyn Ln, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
08 Sept 2026
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Contact
076-279-3278[email protected]www.qcto.org.za256 Glyn Ln, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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