Basic mandarin language training for brand south africa staff

Closing date: 19 August 2026 at 16H00. No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated.

Technical enquiries: [email protected], tel 011 483 0122.

Supply chain enquiries: [email protected], tel 011 483 0122.

Submissions: email to [email protected].

Proposals must be submitted by email to [email protected] before 16H00 on 19 August 2026. The following documents must be included, or the bid will be disqualified:

• SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate
• National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) report
• Completed and signed SBD forms (SBD 3 pricing schedule, SBD 4 bidder's disclosure, SBD 6.1 preference points claim)
• Completed and signed POPIA consent form
• Quotation on company letterhead
• Proof of experience: 3 reference letters on clients' letterhead indicating the type of services offered
• Detailed cost breakdown on company letterhead

Bids must remain valid for at least 90 days. Brand South Africa may validate all claims made in the proposal and does not bind itself to accept any bid.

Compulsory documents (failure to submit leads to disqualification): SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate, National Treasury Central Supplier Database report, completed and signed SBD forms, completed and signed POPIA consent form, quotation on company letterhead.

Proposals are evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA Regulations 2022).

• Price: 80 points (detailed budget breakdown required)
• Specific Goals: 20 points
• Total: 100 points

Mandatory requirement: bidders must provide proof of experience in basic Mandarin language training via 3 reference letters on clients' letterhead.

Specific goals points are claimed using SBD 6.1, supported by a CSD report and a certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Failure to submit these results in zero points for specific goals. Brand South Africa may request further information to substantiate claims.

Scope: Basic Mandarin language training for one Brand South Africa employee, delivered online or in-person over 2-3 days. The course must equip the attendee with essential vocabulary, pronunciation, and practical grammar for everyday situations.

Course content must cover:

• Awareness of the varieties of the Chinese language
• How the Mandarin sound system (pinyin and tones) works
• Simplified and traditional Chinese characters and how they combine to form meanings
• Basic vocabulary and pronunciation for greetings, numbers, names and nationalities
• Cultural understanding of how professional titles are used to address people
• Oral and written proficiency in the grammatical structures and vocabulary presented
• Understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, including formative historical events and relevant geography

Deliverables:

• Course conducted online or in-person
• Duration of 2-3 days
• Attended by 1 delegate
• A certificate of completion issued to the attendee who completes the course

Payment is made on completion of milestones or deliverables as per the project implementation plan agreed at inception. The successful bidder must work under the supervision of a Brand South Africa representative and follow Brand South Africa's Code of Conduct and organisational guidelines.

Bidders must be experienced and reputable service providers in basic Mandarin language training. Proof of experience must be submitted as 3 reference letters on clients' letterhead, indicating the type of services offered.

Pricing must be submitted on the SBD 3 pricing schedule. Line prices are VAT-exclusive; the total price is VAT-inclusive. The schedule covers training services for 1 attendee. Bidders must quote according to the scope of work and provide a detailed cost breakdown on company letterhead.

Payment: Brand South Africa pays valid claims in full within 30 days of presentation of a substantiated invoice. Payments are made only on completion of milestones/deliverables as per the project implementation plan agreed at inception.

Compulsory documents (failure to submit leads to disqualification):

• SARS PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate
• National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) report
• Completed and signed SBD forms: SBD 3 (pricing schedule), SBD 4 (bidder's disclosure of interests and relationships with the state), SBD 6.1 (preference points claim)
• Completed and signed POPIA consent form
• Quotation on company letterhead

Specific goals points require a CSD report and a certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; without these, zero points are scored for specific goals.

The successful bidder must work under the supervision of a Brand South Africa representative and abide by Brand South Africa's Code of Conduct and organisational guidelines.

Brand South Africa may extend the closing date under exceptional circumstances. Proposals and information received will not be returned. The adjudication process does not commit Brand South Africa to proceed with any proposal. Brand South Africa may change the RFQ document; changes will be communicated to firms that responded. Submissions are treated in strict confidence. Brand South Africa may declare the RFQ process closed and proceed on a different basis or not appoint any respondent. Bidders bear their own costs in preparing proposals. Brand South Africa may validate all claims made in proposals.

Bidders must provide proof of experience in basic Mandarin language training via 3 reference letters on clients' letterhead indicating the type of services offered.

Proposals are assessed using the 80/20 preference point system under the PPPFA Regulations 2022. Price: 80 points (detailed budget breakdown). Specific Goals: 20 points. Total: 100 points. Specific goals points are claimed using SBD 6.1, supported by a CSD report and certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Failure to provide these results in zero points for specific goals. Brand South Africa may request further information to substantiate claims.