Provision of virtual brand management training for trade & investment kwazulu-natal staff

Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is a Schedule 3C public entity promoting KwaZulu-Natal as an investment destination and facilitating trade. This RFQ aligns with TIKZN’s mandate to build institutional capacity and operational efficiency. The purpose is to equip staff with skills, competencies, and tools to execute key performance indicators. Main functions of TIKZN include identifying and promoting investment opportunities, developing export capacity/markets, fostering trade/investment, and maintaining a provincial investment database.

Closing date and time: 24 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. No compulsory briefing session.

For all enquiries, use email: [email protected].

Submit your quotation via email to [email protected]. Include the RFQ number (RFQ202627/17) in the email subject line. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Required documents: Quotation on company letterhead, completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid - Parts A & B), POPIA consent form, SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), CSD Report or MAAA Number, facilitator’s CV and qualifications, and proof of accreditation (for the service provider and facilitator).

Scope: Provision of Brand Management Training for 3 Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal staff members. Course content must include: Brand identity, brand contact, marketing communication, brand positioning, managing a corporate brand, branding growth strategies, and marketing communication concepts. Duration: 4 days. Mode of delivery: Online (virtual) by a suitably qualified facilitator. Assessment and certification: Delegates must undergo an assessment or examination to receive a certificate of competency.

Training must be delivered virtually (online) by a suitably qualified facilitator. Duration: 4 days. Delegates must undergo an assessment or examination to receive a certificate of competency, which determines their level of competence.

Bidders must submit documentary proof of accreditation with relevant bodies and facilitator accreditation. Facilitator’s CV and qualifications must be provided as supporting documents. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to disqualification.

Price quotations must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (including VAT). The total price weighs 80 points in the evaluation. Bidders bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting their RFQ.

Mandatory: Proof of registration on CSD (Central Supplier Database) or SARS PIN. Accreditation with relevant bodies (certificate must be on the accreditation body’s letterhead). Documentary proof of facilitator accreditation. Completed and signed SBD 4, SBD 1, POPIA consent form, and SBD 6.1. B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. Tax compliance will be verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing prior to awarding. Non-compliance may disqualify the bidder.

B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. Specific Goals: 51% or more Black Ownership = 20 points; less than 51% = 0 points. Proof of claim: ID copies of directors, CSD report, CIPC registration, or B-BBEE certificate.

The quotation remains open for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date. No RFQ is deemed accepted until a formal contract/letter of award is executed. TIKZN is not liable for any costs incurred by bidders in preparing or submitting their RFQ. Contract terms are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and PPPFA Regulations 2022. Successful bidders must sign a written contract form (SBD7).

Mandatory requirements: Accreditation with relevant bodies (certificate on letterhead) and facilitator accreditation. SCM administrative requirements: CSD/SARS PIN, completed SBD 4, SBD 1, POPIA consent form, SBD 6.1, and facilitator’s CV. Quoting on fewer items than requested invalidates the quotation. Tax compliance is verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (Black Ownership: 51% or more = 20 points; less than 51% = 0 points). Price scoring formula: Ps = 80 (1 − (Pt−Pmin)/Pmin), where Ps = points scored, Pt = tender price, Pmin = lowest acceptable tender price. Specific goals require proof: ID copies of directors, CSD report, CIPC registration, B-BBEE certificate, or affidavit. Failure to submit proof forfeits specific goal points. The organ of state may request substantiation of claims at any time.