Phased rollout of evidence-based gbv prevention approaches in schools, higher education and communities

Phased rollout of evidence-based GBV prevention approaches in schools, institutions of higher learning, and community settings. Scope includes implementation across multiple phases.

CSD registration required. Valid tax compliance status required. B-BBEE status level certificate required (if claiming preference points).

Closing date: 21 September 2026 at 11:00. A compulsory briefing session will be convened; the date and venue are not stated in the document. Attendance is mandatory.

A compulsory briefing session will be convened for all interested bidders. Attendance is mandatory; only bidders who attend and sign the official attendance register will be considered for further evaluation.

No contact details (names, emails, phones, or submission address) are stated in the document.

Submit the completed bid by 21 September 2026, 11:00 (closing time). The submission method and address are not stated in the document. All returnable forms must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. A compulsory briefing session is required; only bidders who attend and sign the attendance register will be considered.

The evaluation criteria are not detailed in the document. The project aligns with Pillar 2 of the NSP on GBVF. A Project Steering Committee will provide guidance. The service provider will report to the Chief Director: Social Empowerment. No scoring split, minimum thresholds, or preference point system is stated.

Implement evidence-based GBVF prevention programmes in schools, institutions of higher learning (universities, TVET and CET colleges), and communities, focusing on GBVF hotspot areas. Target groups include learners, educators, parents, caregivers, NEET youth, women, girls, boys, men, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons. Deliverables include: needs assessment and baseline study; programme design and development; stakeholder engagement and partnerships; capacity building and training (including training-of-trainers and peer education); programme implementation (workshops, mentorship, psychosocial support, community dialogues, awareness campaigns); MEL framework with a GBVF Prevention Index; and sustainability and exit strategy. The project must be grounded in the socio-ecological model and align with Pillar 2 of the NSP on GBVF. The service provider must have a dedicated team with proven experience in gender equality and women's empowerment.

The methodology comprises seven phases: (1) Needs Assessment and Baseline Study, (2) Programme Design and Development, (3) Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships, (4) Capacity Building and Training, (5) Programme Implementation, (6) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), and (7) Sustainability and Exit Strategy. Each phase has specific activities and deliverables. The approach is grounded in the socio-ecological model and aligns with Pillar 2 of the NSP on GBVF.

The service provider must have a dedicated team for the duration of the project with proven experience in gender equality and women's empowerment. The proposal must indicate how project deliverables will be met and how the project will be managed, referencing all phase activities.

The service provider must detail quality assurance mechanisms applied throughout implementation to ensure processes are rolled out in line with industry standards and principles.

Payment tranches are linked to milestones: Conceptualisation and Planning (20%), Programme Design and Development (10%), Stakeholder Validation and Finalisation (10%). Further tranches are not fully detailed in the document.

Payment tranches are linked to project milestones: Conceptualisation and Planning (20%), Programme Design and Development (10%), Stakeholder Validation and Finalisation (10%). Further tranches are not fully detailed in the document. No pricing format, bonds, guarantees, or financial capacity thresholds are stated.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB, CIPC) are stated in the document. Attendance at the compulsory briefing is mandatory for bid consideration.

The project includes mobilising parents, caregivers, and community influencers to create enabling environments and foster ownership of prevention efforts. The risk and mitigation matrix must be validated and finalised with stakeholders.

No additional evaluation criteria are stated beyond the requirement for a dedicated team with proven experience in gender equality and women's empowerment.

Compulsory briefing session: 09 September 2026 at 10:00. Bid closing date and time: 21 September 2026 at 11:00. No other dates (site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated in the document.

Compulsory briefing session: 09 September 2026 at 10:00. Venue not specified in the extracted text; bidders should confirm the venue from the full bid document or contact the procurement office.

Bidding procedure enquiries: Head of Procurement Services, 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Reception, Pretoria Central, 0002. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 012 359 0320. Contact persons indicated on the bid documents may also be approached.

Submission method: physical deposit in the bid box at 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Reception, Pretoria Central. The bid box is accessible on working days between 08:00 and 17:00. Closing date and time: 21 September 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed). Returnable documents required with the bid: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), a valid detailed B-BBEE certificate (original or certified copy) bearing the SANAS logo (EMEs/QSEs may submit a sworn affidavit or CIPC confirmation of turnover), and a Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report not older than 30 days. SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content) is marked not applicable. Additional certificates as indicated in the Terms of Reference must also be submitted. The bidder must be the authorised signatory and attach proof of authority to sign (e.g. board resolution).

Two-stage evaluation: first, administrative and functional compliance; second, PPPFA preference points. Administrative compliance requires CSD registration with up-to-date tax compliance status, B-BBEE level, turnover, ownership details (black, women, youth, disabled, military veteran), verified banking and contact details. Tax compliance: submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each party in a consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor must submit separately. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or entities with directors/members in state service, are excluded. A valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs is mandatory. Functional criteria are contained in the Terms of Reference; only bidders meeting all functional requirements proceed to PPPFA evaluation. PPPFA: 80/20 preference point system applies (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points). If all bids received exceed R50 million, the 90/10 system will be used. Specific goals and points: Black Women Owned (5 points), Black Disability Owned (5), Black Youth Owned (5), Black Owned (5) — total 20 points under 80/20; under 90/10 the allocation is 3 points each for the first three goals and 1 point for Black Owned (total 10). Failure to submit proof for specific goals means points are not claimed. The department may require bidders meeting minimum functional requirements to present proposals; the Bid Evaluation Committee may amend scores based on presentations. The department reserves the right not to appoint, to split the award, or to withdraw the bid.

The document provided contains only the standard bid pack (SBD forms, general conditions, and administrative requirements). The detailed technical specifications, scope of work, deliverables, quantities, service levels, and capacity requirements for the phased rollout of evidence-based GBV prevention approaches in schools, institutions of higher learning and community settings are contained in a separate Terms of Reference / specifications sheet that was not included in the extracted text. Bidders must obtain that document to prepare a technical response.

The department reserves the right to verify qualifications of bidders, contractors, and team members. Vetting may cover citizenship status, company information, criminal records, previous tender and government contract track records, government employment status, company/closed corporation ownership and membership status, suitability to handle confidential government information, and any other information contained in bid documents.

All quoted prices must be inclusive of VAT and must remain firm for 120 days from the closing date (open tender/RFP). Prices dependent on exchange rates must reference the rate used; price escalation conditions must be clearly indicated. No variation of contract price or scope creep is permitted unless specifically allowed in the Terms of Reference. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7). Payment terms: the department undertakes to pay all valid invoices within 30 calendar days. No bid bonds, performance guarantees, or insurance requirements are mentioned in the provided text.

Mandatory compliance items: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with all information up to date (report not older than 30 days). Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate; if no PIN, CSD number will be used for verification. Each consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor party must submit separate tax compliance proof. Foreign bidders with no South African tax obligations are exempt but must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire in SBD 1. B-BBEE: valid detailed B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs. Specific goals claimed via SBD 6.1. Declaration of Interest (SBD 4) must be completed, disclosing state employment and relationships with procuring institution officials. Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (SBD 9) is implied by the declaration in SBD 4. No bids from persons in the service of the state, or entities with directors/members in state service, unless an approved RWOPS is attached. Vetting may be conducted on citizenship, criminal records, company information, previous government contract track record, government employment status, ownership, suitability for confidential information, and qualifications. The department may verify all information with relevant authorities.

B-BBEE compliance is mandatory. All bidders (except EMEs/QSEs) must submit a valid detailed B-BBEE certificate (original or certified copy) issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency. EMEs/QSEs must submit a sworn affidavit by the EME representative attested by a Commissioner of Oaths, or CIPC confirmation of turnover. Specific goals for preference points (SBD 6.1): under 80/20 system — Black Women Owned 5 points, Black Disability Owned 5, Black Youth Owned 5, Black Owned 5 (total 20); under 90/10 system — Black Women Owned 3, Black Disability Owned 3, Black Youth Owned 3, Black Owned 1 (total 10). Points are claimed via SBD 6.1 and must be substantiated with documentary proof if required. Consortium/joint venture partners must comply with SBD 6.1 paragraph 2.5 regarding B-BBEE certificates.

The service provider must ensure all work performed and equipment used at DWYPD facilities comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) and its regulations, as well as DWYPD standard instructions. All staff working on the project must be adequately trained before commencement. The department reserves the right to vet all persons working on the project for security reasons.

The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7) or as directed in the bid document. The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), the PPPFA, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017, and any special conditions in the Terms of Reference. Service provider undertakings: conduct business professionally; provide documentation prior to award; comply with employment legislation (UIF, PAYE, bargaining councils) — department may monitor and impose penalties; manage internal disputes without affecting the department; comply with DWYPD security, emergency, and OHS Act requirements at department premises; ensure staff are adequately trained; inform department of staff changes (department reserves right to vet all personnel); store and hand over project data in accessible, confidential format; not commence work or incur expenses before an official written purchase order is issued. Department undertakings: manage contracts professionally; provide required information; not accept responsibility for damages to service provider or staff; not tolerate unfair labour practices; not accept responsibility for unagreed expenses; pay valid invoices within 30 calendar days. The department reserves the right to cancel orders if delivery periods are extended, to require delivery as specified regardless of quotation discrepancies, to publish bidder names and prices after closing, not to appoint, to split awards, and to withdraw the bid.

Bid DWYPD 01 – 2025/26 (re-advert) closes on 21 September 2026 at 11:00. Bids must be deposited in the bid box at 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Reception, Pretoria Central; the bid box is accessible on working days between 08:00 and 17:00. Compulsory briefing session on 09 September 2026 at 10:00. Returnable documents: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS) or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE), CSD registration report (≤30 days), proof of authority to sign. Tax compliance via SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. No bids from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members without approved RWOPS.

Evaluation follows a two-stage process: (1) Administrative and functional compliance — CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE certification, completed SBD forms, and meeting all functional requirements per the Terms of Reference. (2) PPPFA preference points — 80/20 system (price 80, specific goals 20) unless all bids exceed R50 million, in which case 90/10 applies. Specific goals points under 80/20: Black Women Owned 5, Black Disability Owned 5, Black Youth Owned 5, Black Owned 5 (total 20). Under 90/10: Black Women Owned 3, Black Disability Owned 3, Black Youth Owned 3, Black Owned 1 (total 10). Bidders must submit proof to claim points. The department may require presentations from bidders meeting minimum functional requirements and may adjust scores accordingly.