Request for Proposals for Corporate Travel Services

MBDA requires the following service to be rendered as follows:

Service Category

Air travel – Domestic/local

Air travel – Regional and International

Car rental – Domestic

Shuttle Services – Domestic and International

Accommodation – Domestic, Regional and International

Bus/Coach bookings

Passenger rail – Regional and International

Logistical arrangements for Conferences

After Hours Services

Other – travel insurance, 3rd party fees, service fees etc.

**Note that cost projections will be based on the current trends, and needs of the organization may

change during the tenure of the agreement.

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4.1 Flights (Domestic and International)

different airlines for domestic and international flights. Confirmation of receipt of

request to be send by the service provider.

quotation.

will make the final selection and inform the travel agency within a reasonable time

d) After confirmation by the MBDA, the travel agency will make the necessary flight

arrangements with the preferred airline.

MBDA’s representative and will communicate any post booking changes to flights,

telephonically and in writing (email) to the MBDA’s representative.

f) Proof of payment to be submitted to the MBDA after request has been actioned,

before officials depart.

tickets.

after hour service requests.

arrangements and reservations on behalf of the municipality.

follow-ups on the recovery of lost baggage as well as facilitating any insurance claims

that might arise.

4.2 Car Rental Reservations

different car rental companies. The type of vehicle requested will depend on the

MBDA’s regulated requirements. Confirmation of receipt of request to be send by

the service provider.

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quotation.

will make the final selection and inform the travel agency within a reasonable time.

e) After confirmation by way of an official purchase order from the MBDA, the travel

agency will make the necessary arrangements with the car rental company.

f) The travel agency will confirm the car rental booking in writing (email) to the MBDA’s

representative and will communicate any post booking changes to car rentals,

telephonically and in writing (email) to the MBDA’s representative.

g) Proof of payment to be submitted to the MBDA after request has been actioned,

before officials depart.

car rentals.

after hour services.

company for the officials to travel efficiently and effectively.

4.3 Accommodation Bookings

MBDA’s Travel and Subsistence policy and National Treasury Cost Containment

Guidelines. Safety regarding the location of the establishments being recommended

will make the final selection and inform the travel agency within a reasonable time

alternative arrangements where the establishment does not offer meals.

d) MBDA may also require the travel agent to make bookings at hotels specifically

chosen by the MBDA in instances where travel time and cost is to be minimized.

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quotation.

f) Proof of payment and vouchers to be submitted to the MBDA after request has been

actioned, and before officials depart.

where applicable.

emergencies and after-hours requests.

5. OTHER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK REQUIREMENTS

to:

• Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Act .

• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Act .

• Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE), Act .

• National Treasury Regulations and cost containment measures.

• Supply Chain Management (SCM) Policy of the MBDA.

6. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Details reflecting the various areas in which the applicant offers expertise services and especially

in the following categories are set requirements:

a) Bookings for domestic and overseas flights.

b) Bookings for domestic and overseas accommodation.

c) Provision of foreign exchange and related services.

d) VISA facilitation services.

e) Point to Point transfer services.

f) Third party liaison, re. general travel services.

g) Car rentals.

h) Travel insurance.

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i) Change agent between airlines/hotels/car rental service providers.

j) Other services, i.e. tourism logistical takeover (third party fees).

k) Facilitation and payment of conferences, workshops and seminars.

l) Frequent flyer upgrades.

7. OTHER VALUE-ADDED SERVICES

a) 3 quotes per enquiry.

b) Designated travel manager/senior consultant to manage MBDA account.

c) Maximum turnaround time of 3 hours.

d) SMS notification.

e) Government rates to apply for the Agency.

f) Cost saving yet economical fees to be offered.

g) Management of information and billing reports derived from the booking database.

h) Traveler profile management.

i) Provide a minimum of three (3) standard monthly reports that are in line with the

National Treasury Cost Containment Instructions.

j) Transition plan for implementing uninterrupted services due to travel service provider

staff rotation or movement.

k) After hour services

l) Emergency services

m) Financial management

n) Quality management system

o) Regional travel

p) VIP/Executive services

q) Health warnings

r) Weather forecasts

s) Travel alerts

t) Rules and procedures of airports and carriers.

u) Business etiquette specific to the country.

v) Baggage control details

w) Supplier updates

x) Global travel risk management.

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y) Extras, i.e. airline carrier, hotels and car rental company’s relationship building sessions.

Service fees /charges provided by the applicant will be used as the basis for evaluation of the tenders

for pricing purposes.

8. CONTRACT PERIOD

The contract will be for a period of twelve (12) months with the option of renewing for a further

two (2) twelve (12) months period at the sole discretion of the MBDA.

9. LOCATION

The MBDA’s operations are based in Gqeberha/ Kariega.

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ANNEXURE “B”

FUNCTIONALITY CRITERIA SCORE SHEET

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FUNCTIONALITY CRITERIA Points

1. Relevant Experience & Track Record 30

services in a similar environment.

a) 10 years and more 30

b) 5 to 9 years 20

c) 1 to 4 years 10

Provide reference letters on client’s letterhead with details of traceable

reference’s contact details. Failing which functionality criteria will not be 0

considered, and zero points scored. Bidder to complete Annexure B1

202. Capacity & Staffing

model (Organogram, indicating the Account Manager and number of Travel

Consultants)

2.1.1 Account Manager’s Experience

4 a) More than 5 years’ experience as Account Manager

2 b) 3 to 5 years’ experience as an Account Manager

c) 1 to 2 years of experience

NB: No points will be allocated to an Account Manager without international

travel management experience

2.1.2 Senior Travel Consultant’s Experience

d) More than 5 years’ experience as Senior Travel Consultant 3

e) 3 to 5 years’ experience 2

f) 1 to 2 years of experience 1

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FUNCTIONALITY CRITERIA Points

2.1.3 Junior Travel Consultant Experience

g) More than 3 years’ experience as Junior Travel Consultant 1

h) 1 to 2 years’ experience 0

i) Less than 1 years of experience

NB: Failure to provide a detailed comprehensive CV will result in zero (0) points

scored

2.2.1 Account Manager’s Academic Qualification

j) NQF Level 6 (Diploma) or higher in Business Administration/ Business

Management/Travel & Tourism Management, equivalent or higher)

k) Certificate in Business Administration/ Business Management/Travel &

Tourism Management or equivalent)

l) No post matric qualification 0

2.2.2 Senior Travel Consultant’s Academic Qualification

m) NQF Level 6 (Diploma) or higher in Travel & Tourism Management/ 4

Hospitality Management, equivalent or higher)

n) Certificate in Travel & Tourism Management/ Hospitality Management or 2

equivalent.

0 o) No post matric qualification

2.2.3 Junior Travel Consultant’s Academic Qualification

p) Certificate or higher in Travel & Tourism Management/ Hospitality 2

Management or equivalent.

q) No post matric qualification 0

Failure to provide proof of qualification will result in zero (0) points scored

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FUNCTIONALITY CRITERIA Points

3. Services to be supplied 30

The bidder demonstrates proof of having the capacity to supply the following The maximum

services: points a bidder will

score is as indicated

below

a. Bookings of domestic flights

b. Bookings of overseas flights 3

c. Bookings of domestic accommodation 3

d. Bookings of overseas accommodation 3

e. Foreign exchange and related services 3

f. VISA facilitation services 2

g. Point to Point transfer services 3

h. Third Party liaison, re. general travel services 2

i. Car rentals 3

j. Travel Insurance 3

k. Arrange local and international conferences/tourism logistical 2

takeover, i.e. payment of conference fees (third party fees), etc. 3

Failure to provide previous booking confirmation receipts, invoices or

statements of account as evidence relating to the criteria above in your 0

portfolio, will result in zero (0) points scored

TOTAL 80

MINIMUM FUNCTIONALITY SCORING IS 60/80

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ANNEXURE “B1”

COMPANY EXPERIENCE:

1. Number of years’ service provider has been operating and providing similar services in respect of Corporate Travel services as requested by the

MBDA

No of years ....................

2. List of relevant or similar of a similar nature in respect of Corporate Travel services rendered by the Main Applicant

Project Name and Description Project Value in R Contract period Institution Contact person and number

of services provided (Start – end date) for reference purposes

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reference it accordingly.

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AUTHORITY FOR SIGNATORY

Indicate the status of the tenderer by ticking the appropriate box hereunder. The tenderer

A B C D E F

Company Partnership Joint Venture Sole Proprietor Close Corporation Other (Specify)

A. CERTIFICATE FOR COMPANY

I, ......................................................................................................., Chairperson of the board of directors

of ...................................................................................... hereby confirm that by resolution of the board

(copy attached) taken on ........, Mr/Ms .....................................................................................

acting in the capacity of .................................................... (Position in the Enterprise), and who will sign as

follows: ........................................................................ be, and is hereby, authorized to sign the

Bid/Tender, and any and all documents and/or correspondence in connection with this tender and

any contract resulting from it on behalf of the company.

Witness 1 Signature:

Witness 2 Signature:

Chairperson’s Signature:

Date:

Name Capacity Signature Date

Note:

Should the number of Directors/Members/Partners exceed the space available above, additional names and

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B. CERTIFICATE FOR PARTNERSHIP

We, the undersigned, being the key partners in the business trading as:

............................................................................................................................................. hereby authorize

Mr/Ms, ............................................................. acting in the capacity of ....................................................

(Position in the Enterprise), and who will sign as follows: ........................................................................ be, and

is hereby, authorized to sign the Bid/Tender, and any and all documents and/or correspondence in

connection with this tender and any contract resulting from it on behalf of the partnership.

Name Capacity Signature Date

Note:

Should the number of Directors/Members/Partners exceed the space available above, additional names and

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C. CERTIFICATE FOR JOINT VENTURE OR CONSORTIA

We, the undersigned, are submitting this tender offer in Joint Venture/Consortium and hereby

authorize Mr/Ms, ............................................................. acting in the capacity of

.................................................... (Position in the Enterprise), and who will sign as follows:

........................................................................ be, and is hereby, authorized to sign the Bid/Tender, and

any and all documents and/or correspondence in connection with this tender and any contract

resulting from it on behalf of the Joint Venture/Consortium.

This authorisation is evidenced by the attached power of attorney signed by legally authorized

signatories of all the partners to the Joint Venture/Consortium.

Name of firm Address Percentage of contract Authorising signature,

value name and

capacity

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D. CERTIFICATE FOR SOLE PROPRIETOR

I, .........................................................................................., hereby confirm that I am the sole owner of

the business trading as: ...........................................................................................................

Witness 1 signature: _____________________________________________________

Witness 2 signature: _____________________________________________________

Sole proprietor’s signature: _____________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________

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E. CERTIFICATE FOR CLOSE CORPORATION

We, the undersigned, being the key members in the business trading as:

.......................................................................................................................................... hereby authorize

Mr/Ms ........................................................................................ acting in the capacity of

.................................................... (Position in the Enterprise), and who will sign as follows:

........................................................................ be, and is hereby, authorized to sign the Bid/Tender, and

any and all documents and/or correspondence in connection with this tender and any contract

resulting from it on behalf of the Close Corporation.

Name: Address: Signature: Date:

NOTE:

Should the number of Directors/Members/Partners exceed the space available above, additional names and

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F. OTHER (SPECIFY)

We, the undersigned, being the key members in the business trading as:

.......................................................................................................................................... hereby authorize

Mr/Ms ........................................................................................ acting in the capacity of

.................................................... (Position in the Enterprise), and who will sign as follows:

........................................................................ be, and is hereby, authorized to sign the Bid/Tender, and

any and all documents and/or correspondence in connection with this tender and any contract

resulting from it on behalf of the ________________________________.

Name: Address: Signature: Date:

NOTE:

Should the number of Directors/Members/Partners/Other exceed the space available above, additional names and

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