Request for quotation: power bi introduction training course for land bank employees

Closing date: 24 July 2026. Closing time: 13:00 (1:00 PM).

SCM Contact: Yolanda Dladla. Email: [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected]. Physical address: Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, P O Box 375, Pretoria 0001, First Floor Block A, Lakefield Office Park, 272 West Avenue (Corner of Lenchen Avenue and West Avenue), De Hoewes, Centurion. Web address: www.landbank.co.za.

Submit quotation via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time. Use official forms provided (do not re-type). Late submissions will be rejected. Mandatory returnable documents: SBD 4 (disclosure form, fully completed and signed), SBD 6.1 (preference points claim form per PPPFA 2022), proof of tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD verification), and CSD registration proof. Failure to submit or comply with any mandatory requirement will disqualify the bid. Land Bank may request outstanding essential documents within 5 working days; non-compliance in this period will render the bid non-responsive.

1. Organizational Experience: Minimum 5 years in learning and development/professional training. Experience in banking/financial services/agriculture is advantageous. 2. Facilitator Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and minimum 5 years facilitation experience. 3. Compliance: Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD), have a valid Tax Compliance Status, and submit a B-BBEE certificate. 4. Exclusions: Bids from persons in the service of the state, companies with state-employed directors, or entities listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters are disqualified. 5. Technical Threshold: Must score at least 70 points in the technical evaluation to proceed to the price/B-BBEE stage.

Scope: Design, facilitate, and deliver a Power BI Introduction Training Course to build foundational capability in data visualisation and reporting. Minimum course content: Introduction to Power BI, data preparation/importing, data transformation, dashboard development, report creation, data visualisation principles, introduction to DAX, publishing and sharing reports. Target audience: Employees across business divisions. Minimum delegates: 25. Delivery mode: Virtual. Duration: 2 days. Provider requirements: Programme Design and Delivery (high-quality, practical, interactive, contextualised to banking/financial services/agriculture, virtual instructor-led, workplace case studies, current industry practices). Learning Materials: Provide learner manuals, facilitator guides, electronic copies, professionally developed for adult learning. Assessment and Certification: Conduct knowledge assessments, measure practical application, provide certificates. Reporting: Submit attendance registers, training completion reports, learner evaluation feedback, post-training recommendations. Service Provider Requirements: Organisational Experience (5+ years in learning/development, proven similar interventions, sector experience advantageous). Facilitator Requirements: Relevant qualifications, 5+ years facilitation experience, strong industry knowledge, detailed CVs. Delivery Capability: National delivery, virtual facilitation, accommodate varying learner groups, post-training support. Technical Submission: Company profile, organisational experience, course outline, delivery methodology, facilitator CVs, references, implementation approach.

Bidder must submit a detailed methodology document outlining: Proposed approach to training design and development, instructional design approach, facilitation methodology, learner engagement techniques, practical workplace application, assessment methodology, and measurement of learning impact. Delivery plan/project plan must be included. Scoring: Comprehensive methodology (30 points), partial (20 points), inadequate (10 points).

Organisational Experience: Minimum 5 years in learning and development or professional training. Proven experience delivering similar interventions. Sector experience (banking, development finance, agriculture, financial services) is advantageous. Facilitator Requirements: Relevant qualifications in specialisation, 5+ years facilitation experience, strong practical industry knowledge, detailed CVs and professional registrations. Delivery Capability: Ability to deliver nationally, facilitate virtual learning, accommodate varying learner groups, provide post-training support. Technical Submission Requirements: Company profile, organisational experience, course outline, delivery methodology, facilitator CVs, contactable references, implementation approach.

Submit quotation per the specification. Pricing rules: Must be inclusive of all costs, firm for contract duration, valid for 120 days (with price increase provision), exclude VAT (VAT shown separately), document all assumptions/exclusions. No price adjustments will be entertained. To claim preference points: Complete SBD 6.1 form and attach B-BBEE certificate/affidavit. Financial risk analysis will be conducted; distorted rates may disqualify the bid.

Submit quotation per the terms of reference. Pricing must: Be inclusive of all applicable costs, remain firm for the contract duration, be valid for 120 days (including price increase provisions), exclude VAT (VAT shown separately), clearly document all assumptions/exclusions. Land Bank will not entertain price adjustments. To claim preference points: Indicate points claimed per SBD 6.1 form and attach a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Failure to submit required proof means no preference points are claimed. Financial risk analysis will be performed; unduly high/low rates may disqualify the tender.

Mandatory compliance documents: Completed Vendor Accreditation Form, CSD registration proof (https://secure.csd.gov.za/), cancelled cheque or bank-stamped letter, fully completed and signed SBD 4 (disclosure form), SBD 6.1 (preference points claim form), tax compliance status (SARS TCS PIN or CSD verification), valid tax clearance certificate, B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit, certified copies of ID documents of shareholders/directors. All forms must be completed, signed, and stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths where required. False declarations will disqualify the bid. Bidders must ensure compliance with PPPFA 2022 and National Treasury instructions. Foreign suppliers must disclose residency/establishment status in RSA. Persons in the service of the state or associated entities are prohibited from bidding.

Contract terms: Successful bidder must sign a written contract (SBD7) and a confidentiality agreement. Land Bank reserves the right to amend terms of reference. Contract duration and payment terms are not explicitly stated. Performance and compliance will be monitored; poor performance or breach may lead to contract cancellation and potential restrictions from public sector business. Disputes or non-compliance may be escalated to the Competition Commission or National Prosecuting Authority. Contractors must comply with POPI Act and FICA requirements, including KYC document submission.

Three-stage evaluation: 1) Mandatory: Submit quotation and letter of accreditation with a quality assurance body. Non-compliance disqualifies. 2) Technical: Minimum 70 points to proceed. Scoring: Company Profile (20/10/5 points for >5/3-4/<3 years), Company Experience (30/20/10 points for 5+/3-4/<3 years), Methodology (30/20/10 points for comprehensive/partial/inadequate), Facilitator Capability (10/7/5 points), Client References (10/5 points). 3) Price and Specific Goals: 80/20 system. Price formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin). B-BBEE points: Level 1 (20), Level 2 (15), Level 3 (10), Level 4 (5). Submit SBD 6.1 and valid B-BBEE certificate to claim points.