Procurement of data analysis training services for statistics south africa

Bidder must complete a Declaration of Interest form, disclosing: - Employment by the state (for bidder, directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons). - Relationships with any person employed by the procuring institution. - Interests in other related enterprises bidding for this contract. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified. Collusive bidding or disclosure of bid terms to competitors is prohibited and may result in penalties, including reporting to the Competition Commission or National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). False declarations may lead to bid rejection or restrictions from conducting business with the public sector for up to 10 years.

The rand value of the contract is the total estimated value, including all applicable taxes, calculated at the time of bid invitation.

Price must include all applicable taxes and exclude unconditional discounts. The rand value of the contract is the total estimated value, including all taxes, calculated at the time of bid invitation.

Bidders must:

• Submit proof/documentation to claim preference points for specific goals (B-BBEE, gender, youth, disability ownership).
• Certify that all information provided is true and correct.
• Be prepared to furnish documentary proof if awarded the contract.

Non-compliance risks:

• Disqualification from the tendering process if claims are fraudulent or conditions are unfulfilled.
• Recovery of costs, losses, or damages incurred by the organ of state.
• Contract cancellation and damages claimed for less favorable arrangements.
• Restriction from obtaining business from any organ of state for up to 10 years (after due process).
• Criminal prosecution for fraudulent claims.

Company registration and type (e.g., Partnership, Close Corporation, (Pty) Ltd) must be declared in the submission.

Specific goals and points are outlined in Table 1 of the tender document. Bidders must claim points based on ownership criteria (Black, Women, Youth, Disability) and provide supporting documentation.

Contractual terms require the bidder to:

• Certify that all claimed preference points are accurate and supported by documentation.
• Acknowledge that the organ of state may request proof of claims before or after adjudication.
• Accept that fraudulent claims or non-fulfillment of conditions may result in:
• Disqualification from the tender process.
• Recovery of costs, losses, or damages by the organ of state.
• Contract cancellation and damages for less favorable arrangements.
• Restriction from government business for up to 10 years (after due process).
• Criminal prosecution.

The bidder must declare:

• Company/firm name and registration number.
• Type of company (e.g., Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, (Pty) Ltd, Non-Profit).
• Signature, name, date, and address of the authorized representative.

If the applicable preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is unclear, the organ of state will stipulate in the tender documents that either system may apply. The lowest/highest acceptable tender will determine the system after submission.