This tender has been awarded to UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE for R 1 431 957 00.
Awarded
Award Information
Award Value
R 1 431 957 00
Winning Supplier
UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE
Type: QSE
Education
Education
Provision of services for the implementation of a continuing professional development(cpd)programme for emerging library leaders on ICT skills and the fifth industrial revolution.
Provision of services for the implementation of a continuing professional development(cpd)programme for emerging library leaders on ICT skills and the fifth industrial revolution.
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Summary
The national library of south africa seeks a qualified service provider to design and deliver a continuing professional development (cpd) programme for emerging library leaders, focusing on ICT skills and the fifth industrial revolution. The contract requires blended training for 20 participants per cohort over three years, with saqa-aligned accreditation and compliance with etdp seta requirements.
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technical scope
11 sourced criteria
financial capacity
6 sourced criteria
pricing
2 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
11 sourced criteria
evaluation
20 sourced criteria
experience
1 sourced criteria
personnel
1 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
3 sourced criteria
delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Provider must be a registered South African higher education institution with ETDP SETA accreditation (or partner) and capable of delivering blended ICT/5IR training.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
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Supported inference
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Important Dates
Source: MLO Training.pdf
Closing date for bid submission: 29 January 2026 (09:00 SAST).
Submit one (1) signed original bid document and one (1) signed electronic copy on a USB or CD (PDF protected with a code).
Include all required Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2) fully completed.
Provide an ETDP SETA accredited certificate; failure to do so results in disqualification.
All bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
If any required SBD information is missing, the bidder will be given a maximum of 2 working days to rectify.
Ensure the bid is signed and dated.
No upfront payment will be made by NLSA; the bid must be financially viable on its own.
Bids are valid for 90 days (extendable at NLSA’s discretion).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MLO Training.pdf
Technical Evaluation (Stage 1):
Minimum 70 out of 100 points required to proceed.
Scoring:
Experience of Service Provider (30 points) – 5+ years = 30 pts, 4 years = 24 pts, 3 years = 18 pts, 2 years = 12 pts, 1 year = 6 pts, none = 0.
Detailed Proposal (40 points) – Full proposal with implementation plan, timelines, support, communication plan and risk methodology = 40 pts; 4 elements = 32 pts; 3 elements = 24 pts; 2 elements = 16 pts; 1 element = 8 pts; none = 0.
Project Coordinator Experience (15 points) – 5 years = 15 pts, 4 years = 12 pts, 3 years = 9 pts, 2 years = 6 pts, 1 year = 3 pts, none = 0.
Project Facilitator Experience (15 points) – same scale as Coordinator.
Total technical points = 100; must achieve at least 70.
Pricing Evaluation (Stage 2):
Only bidders who pass technical stage are considered.
Price points (maximum 80) calculated using NLSA formula (details not disclosed).
Preference points (maximum 20) based on Black ownership:
100% black ownership = 20 points.
Less than 100% black ownership = 10 points (supported by sworn affidavit or certified BEE certificate).
NLSA reserves the right not to accept the lowest price.
Technical Specifications
Source: MLO Training.pdf
Scope of Work:
Design and deliver a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for emerging library leaders covering ICT, AI, and Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) topics.
Deliver blended (in‑person and virtual) block training sessions over a six‑month cycle, training 20 participants per cohort for three years (total 60 participants).
Align all courses with SAQA standards and obtain ETDP SETA accreditation (provider must be accredited or partnered with an accredited entity).
Provide at least 4 CPD points per participant, recognised by a professional body.
Curriculum focus areas include ICT trends, AI/5IR applications, cloud‑based library systems, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, project management, partnerships, fundraising, and M&E of ICT projects.
Logistical requirements:
Prepare schedules, participant manuals, attendance registers, and assessment tools per SAQA/ETDP SETA.
Secure venues with reliable Wi‑Fi, adequate capacity, accessibility and inclusivity.
Supply all training materials, digital tools and equipment for both physical and virtual delivery.
Maintain records of attendance, assessments and feedback; submit progress reports after each training block and a final report per cohort.
Minimum provider qualifications:
Team leader with >5 years experience delivering ICT/5IR CPD training and relevant LIS qualifications.
Institution must be a registered South African higher education institution.
Training facilities must have reliable internet and appropriate ICT equipment.
Financial Requirements
Source: MLO Training.pdf
Provide a detailed pricing schedule covering all cost items (training fees, materials, trainer fees, venue costs, certification, other expenses) inclusive of VAT.
Quote unit/item prices and total prices for each year (Year 1‑3).
No upfront payment will be made by NLSA.
No specific bond or guarantee is mentioned in the document.
Payment terms to be negotiated after award; ensure pricing is all‑inclusive.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MLO Training.pdf
Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Hold an ETDP SETA accredited certificate for the relevant learning areas.
Provide evidence of Black ownership (sworn affidavit or certified BEE certificate) to claim preference points.
No explicit requirements for tax clearance, CIDB, CIPC, or professional registrations were stated.
Ensure the provider is a registered South African higher education institution.
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Maintain records, submit progress reports after each training block, and deliver a final report per cohort.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
3Inferred operational need
Scope of Work:
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1431957 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
4Inferred operational need
Design and deliver a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for emerging library leaders covering ICT, AI, and Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) topics.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
5Inferred operational need
Deliver blended (in‑person and virtual) block training sessions over a six‑month cycle, training 20 participants per cohort for three years (total 60 participants).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
7Inferred operational need
Curriculum focus areas include ICT trends, AI/5IR applications, cloud‑based library systems, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, project management, partnerships, fundraising, and M&E of ICT projects.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
13Inferred operational need
Provide a detailed pricing schedule covering all cost items (training fees, materials, trainer fees, venue costs, certification, other expenses) inclusive of VAT.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
31Inferred operational need
Deliver a six‑month CPD programme per cohort, training 20 participants, totaling 60 participants over three years, and award at least 4 CPD points per participant.
Threshold: at least 4 CPD points per participant
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
32Inferred operational need
Demonstrate Black ownership (100% for 20 preference points or partial with supporting affidavit/certificate) to gain preference points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1431957 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Inferred operational need
Meet technical evaluation criteria scoring at least 70/100, covering experience, detailed proposal, and coordinator/facilitator qualifications.
Threshold: at least 70/100
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
34Scored criterion
Technical Evaluation (Stage 1):
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
38Scored criterion
Detailed Proposal (40 points) – Full proposal with implementation plan, timelines, support, communication plan and risk methodology = 40 pts; 4 elements = 32 pts; 3 elements = 24 pts; 2 elements = 16 pts; 1 element = 8 pts; none = 0.
Threshold: 40 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE SOFTWARE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1431957 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
APPOINTMENT OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF HYGIENE CARE SERVICES FOR 2 YEARS (24 MONTHS) AT THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION PREMISES IN PRETORIA, BRUMMERIANRF/ CORP EM 65 /2025-26