Request for information: university-based economist development programme (edp) – gauteng tender

Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 11:00

• Site visit: none (N/A)

Enquiries:

• Contact: CCSA Supply Chain Management
• Email: [email protected]
• All queries must be emailed.

Submission address:

• Email: [email protected]

Physical address of CCSA:

DTI Campus, Mulayo (Block C)

77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria

Private Bag X23, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040

Submission method: email only, to [email protected].

• Submit one emailed submission including all supporting documents.
• The original copy must be signed by an authorised employee, agent or representative.
• The email subject line must clearly state the responding organisation's name, RFI number (RFI 13 2026-2027) and description of the RFI.
• Register interest by emailing company name, contact person, telephone, cell number and email address, quoting the RFI number in the subject line, to receive addenda and clarifications.
• Mandatory document: proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD report).
• The response must clearly outline costing implications and any economic factors (e.g. exchange rate implications) that may pose a risk to the costing.

This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a formal bid. No binding contract will exist until a formal written contract is executed with a selected supplier.

• The RFI is open to accredited higher education institutions and business schools.
• The submission must be signed by an authorised representative.
• No specific evaluation scoring or preference point system is stated.

The Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) requires information from accredited higher education institutions and business schools on accredited short courses that are NQF-aligned and/or credit-bearing, to be packaged into an Economist Development Programme (EDP) for CCSA staff.

Scope of work:

• Provide a catalogue of relevant accredited short courses.
• Propose a structured learning pathway (EDP) covering the following competency areas:
• Economic skills: applied economics analysis and forecasting, applied spatial econometrics, industrial policy, panel data analysis, survey data analysis, advanced competition economics, core principles in economic regulation and competition economics, financial analysis for economic regulation and competition, legal principles for competition and economic regulation.
• Technical skills: advanced Excel (all levels), AI tools (all levels), report writing, geo mapping, econometric software, cross-examination, executive report writing, expert witness training, expert report writing, expert negotiation.
• Soft skills: presentation, personal mastery, public speaking, managing managers for results, human behaviour performance, leadership acceleration, media skills, leading high performance teams, media, parliament and stakeholder engagement.
• For each course, indicate: accreditation status, NQF level and/or credit value, learning outcomes and competencies, alignment to EDP competency areas, recommended sequence, and articulation opportunities into higher qualifications.
• Alternative course titles are acceptable if content and outcomes align with the objectives.

Deliverables:

• Catalogue of relevant accredited short courses.
• Proposed EDP structure.
• Accreditation, NQF and credit information for all proposed courses.
• Recommended implementation approach.
• Indicative costing and pricing model.
• Proposed project plan and timelines.

Programme duration: 12 to 18 months.

The service provider must demonstrate how proposed courses can be packaged into a structured learning pathway, including:

• Accreditation status of each course.
• NQF level and/or credit value.
• Learning outcomes and competencies addressed.
• Alignment of proposed courses to EDP competency areas.
• Recommended sequence of courses to create a coherent development programme.
• Opportunities for articulation into higher qualifications or further learning programmes, where applicable.

The modules listed are a guideline; alternative course titles are acceptable if content and outcomes align.

Deliverables include a catalogue of courses, proposed EDP structure, accreditation/NQF/credit information, implementation approach, indicative costing, and project plan with timelines.

Programme duration: 12 to 18 months.

The RFI is open to accredited higher education institutions and business schools. No specific years of experience or key personnel qualifications are stated.

The RFI response must clearly outline costing implications and any economic factors (e.g. exchange rate implications) that may pose a risk to the costing.

The pricing schedule must list modules under Economic Skills, Technical Skills, and Soft Skills, with columns for NQF level, credits, and cost per learner (excl. VAT).

Calculate total cost (excl. VAT), VAT (15%), and total cost including VAT.

Pricing format:

• Provide indicative costing and pricing model.
• The pricing schedule must list each module under Economic Skills, Technical Skills, and Soft Skills, with NQF level, credits, and cost per learner (excl. VAT).
• Calculate total cost (excl. VAT), VAT (15%), and total cost including VAT.
• Clearly outline costing implications and any economic factors (e.g. exchange rate implications) that may pose a risk to the costing.

Mandatory document:

• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD report).

Eligibility:

• Open to accredited higher education institutions and business schools.
• Courses must be accredited, NQF-aligned and/or credit-bearing.
• No specific B-BBEE level or CIDB grading is stated.

Confidentiality obligations:

• All information related to this RFI must be treated as strictly confidential during and after the process.
• Respondents must not disclose or use confidential information without written approval from CCSA.
• Confidential information may only be used for the purpose of considering and responding to this RFI.
• Access to confidential information is limited to partners, officers, employees and advisers who need it for the RFI response.
• The bid remains the property of CCSA at all times.

This RFI is an invitation to submit information, not an offer. No binding contract will exist until CCSA executes a formal written contract with a selected supplier.

CCSA retains the right to change the timeframe whenever necessary.

Respondents must register their interest by providing company name, contact person, telephone, cell number and email address, quoting the RFI number, to receive addenda and clarifications.