Comptia security+ training for trade & investment kwazulu-natal staff

1.1 Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal is a South African trade and inward investment promotion agency,

established as a Schedule 3C public entity, to promote the province of KwaZulu-Natal as an investment

destination and to facilitate trade by assisting local companies to access international markets. The

purpose of the training is to equip the staff members with skills, competencies and tools necessary to

execute assigned key performance indicators.

1.2 Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal is governed by the KwaZulu-Natal Trade and Investment Agency

Act, 2010 (Act No. ). In terms of chapter 2 section 4 (1) of the KwaZulu-Natal Trade and

Investment Act, the main functions of the entity are to:

1.2.1 Identify, develop, market and promote investment opportunities in the province to

international and domestic investors.

1.2.2 Develop the export capacity of the province.

1.2.3 Develop the export market of the province.

1.2.4 Foster trade and investment within the province.

1.2.5 Develop a provincial investment and export plan for the development, promotion and

marketing of inward investments and exports from the province.

1.2.6 Keep and maintain a database of investment opportunities within the province in such a

manner as to benefit all sectors of the economy.

The procurement of CompTIA Security+ Training by Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal aligns

strategically with its mandate to build institutional capacity and boost operational efficiency. This

initiative enhances employee competencies, governance, and compliance, empowering the

organization to deliver services more effectively and position KwaZulu-Natal as a premier investment

and trade destination.

The purpose of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to invite suitably qualified and experienced service

providers to submit quotations for the provision and delivery of training on CompTIA Security+ Training

to Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal staff members.

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Description Quantity

1. Comptia security+ training 1

Bidders are required to submit proposals that comprehensively cover the course content outlined employee

below:

Course content should be inclusive of but not limited to:

1. Network security.
2. Compliance and operational security.
3. Threats and vulnerabilities.
4. Application, data and host security.
5. Access control and identity management.
6. Cryptography.

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• Duration: 3 days
• Assessment and Certification: The delegate must undergo an assessment or

examination to receive a certificate of competency, which determines his or her level of

competence.

• Mode of Delivery: The training must be delivered by suitable qualified facilitator online

– Virtually.

5. Evaluation process

5.1 Phase 1: Mandatory Requirements

The bidder must complete the section below by answering YES or NO. If, yes, please

attach proof.

Comply: NO. requirement yes or NO

Accreditation with relevant bodies

1 The bidder must submit a CompTIA Authorised Partner certificate. The

certificate must be on the letterhead of the relevant accreditation body.

Accreditation of a Facilitator

2 The bidder must submit documentary proof of certification by CompTia

Security+ or relevant CompTia Security Certification.

NOTE: Failure to meet all the mandatory requirements will lead to the Bidder being disqualified and not

further evaluated for (Phase 2).

5.2 Phase 2: SCM Administrative Requirements

5.2.1 The service provider must submit proof of registration on CSD (Central Supplier

Database)/SARS PIN.

5.2.2 The SBD 4 form must be completed, signed by the authorised company representative.

5.2.3 The SBD1 form must be completed, signed by the authorised company representative.

5.2.4 The POPIA consent form must be completed, signed by the authorised company

representative.

5.2.5 The bidder must submit SBD 6.1 preference points claim form.

5.2.6 The bidder must submit facilitator’s CV and qualifications as supporting documents.

Failure to provide the above information may lead to the bidder’s proposal not being considered further.

5.3 Phase 3: Compliance with RFQ specifications

5.3.1 Quoting on less/ fewer items/ quantities than what has been requested will invalidate your

quotation.

5.3.2 Only bid proposals that comply with RFQ specification will be further evaluated on price and

specific goals scoring according to PPPFA 2022 regulations.

5.4 Phase 4: Price and Specific Goals Scoring

5.4.1 Pricing Considerations

a) Bidders’ price quotations must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (including VAT).

b) Bidders’ total price weighs 80 points.

5.4.2 Specific Goals

a) The bidder must submit the SBD 6.1 preference points claim form.

b) Bidders’ specific goals weigh 20 points.

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Specific Goals Criteria Points

Black Ownership: 51% or more = 20 points

The bidder with less than 51% or more black ownership will score 0 points

Proof of Claim: CSD Report/ BBBEE Certificate/Affidavit. 20

Total Points 20

RFQ responses will be evaluated on the 80/20 Price & specific goals. Completed SBD 6.1. Preference

Points Claim Form in terms of The Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 must be completed and

be submitted.

NB: Tax matters for the recommended bidder will be verified on Central Supplier Database (CSD) or

SARS e-Filling prior to awarding. If the bidders’ tax matters are non-compliant in terms of clause 4.2 &

4.3 will be exercised from National Treasury Instruction No. /2018 (Tax Compliance Status

Verification).

6. Communication

All enquiries relating to this RFQ should be sent via email: [email protected].

7. Conditions to be observed when responding to RFQ

No RFQ shall be deemed to have been accepted unless and until a formal contract/letter of

award/order form is prepared and executed. The quotation remains open for acceptance by Trade &

Investment KwaZulu-Natal for a period of 90 days from the closing date of the RFQ Enquiry.

8. Cost of bidding

The service provider shall bear all costs and expenses associated with the preparation and submission

of its RFQ, and Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal shall under no circumstances be responsible or

liable for any such costs, regardless of, without limitation, the conduct or outcome of the bidding,

evaluation, and selection process.

End of RFQ document

Annexed to this document for completion and return with the document:

1. Quotation on a company letterhead.
2. Completed and signed Declaration of Interest (SBD 4).
3. Completed and signed Invitation to bid (SBD1 -Part A & B).
4. Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
5. Completed and signed preference points claim form (SBD6.1).
6. Copy of CSD Report or MAAA Number (National Treasury).
7. Information requested as per the requirements.

Consent to Process Personal Information

in terms of

Protection of Personal Information Act No.

(Mandatory for all interactions with tikzn)

I, the undersigned___________________________________________________________________________

(Full Name and Surname)

(Hereinafter be referred to as the “Data Subject”)

ID number_________________________________________________________________________________

(If not available, date of birth & passport number)

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

hereby give my consent to Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN), who is a Responsible Party1 to process2 my Personal

Information for the following purposes:

Providing me with advice, products and services that suit my needs as requested

YES To conduct Central Supplier Database (“CSD”) reference searches

YES To process my applications and requests

To notify me of new services, opportunities that may be of interest to me

YES To confirm, verify and update my details

YES To comply with any legal and regulatory requirements

To conduct qualification verifications, credit checks, reference checks, criminal record checks, psychometric

assessment and/or reporting to regulating authorities.

Add further details of purposes:

I furthermore authorise TIKZN to verify my identity and any information I have provided. This personal information will not be

shared with any third parties without my specific approval and will not be sold, distributed or leased to third parties unless my

permission has been granted or required by law to do so.

I furthermore unconditionally indemnify TIKZN against any liability which results or may result from furnishing information in this

regard.

TIKZN will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from my use of their services, including but not limited to direct,

indirect, incidental, punitive and/or consequential damages.

I further understand that should I not give my consent to the processing of my personal information for the purpose specified

above, then TIKZN will not proceed with said purpose.

Signed at_______________________________ on this_____/__/____ __________________________

(Place) (Day) (Month)(Year) (Signature of Employee )

1 ‘‘responsible party’’ means a public or private body or any other person which, alone or in conjunction with others, determines the purpose of and

means for processing personal information;

2 ‘‘processing’’ means any operation or activity or any set of operations, whether or not by automatic means, concerning personal information,

including:

(a) the collection, receipt, recording, organisation, collation, storage, updating or modification, retrieval, alteration, consultation or use;

(b) dissemination by means of transmission, distribution or making available in any other form; or

(c) merging, linking, as well as restriction, degradation, erasure or destruction of information;

Doc No.: POP001 Implemented: 18/06/21 Date Updated: 08/07/21

Ownership: Information Officer

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Bidder’s disclosure

1. Purpose of the form

Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of

this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency,

accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of

the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of

legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect

of the details required hereunder.

Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and /

or the List of Restricted Suppliers, that person will automatically be

disqualified from the bid process.

2. Bidder’s declaration

2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members /

partners or any person having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,

employed by the state? YES/NO

2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if

applicable, state employee numbers of sole proprietor/ directors /

trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person having a

controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.

Full Name Identity Number Name of State

institution

2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship

1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the

majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively, the person/s

having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the

course and decisions of the enterprise.

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with any person who is employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO

2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders /

members / partners or any person having a controlling interest in the

enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise whether or

not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO

2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at (street address)

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to technical enquiries may be directed to:

Contact person contact person

Telephone number telephone number

Facsimile number facsimile number

E-mail address e-mail address

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone number code number

Cellphone number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration

Number

Supplier tax central

Compliance status compliance supplier

Or system pin: database

No: MAAA

B-bbee status tick applicable box] b-bbee status level sworn [tick applicable box]

Level verification affidavit