Policy development and analysis training course for 20 sms/mms officials

Procurement of a Development and Analysis Training Course for 20 participants. No further scope detail provided.

Closing date and time: 9 September 2026 at 11:00 am (compulsory).

No compulsory briefing session, site visit, or clarification deadline mentioned in the document.

SCM enquiries: Nomvula, telephone (012) 334-0820, email [email protected].

No separate technical contact listed; all queries directed to the SCM official above.

Submission address: e-tender portal (no physical bid box).

Submission method: electronic only via the e-tender portal; no hard copies accepted.

Closing date and time: 9 September 2026 at 11:00 am; late responses will not be considered.

Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed offer cover page with bidder details and authority to sign.
• SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule for Professional Services): firm price for the training course for 20 participants, offer valid for 60 days from closing date, plus a separate detailed quotation.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, and other business interests; false disclosure disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims specific-goal points under the 80/20 system; supporting proof must be attached.

Additional mandatory documents:

• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) on or before closing date.
• Valid tax compliance status (TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate) or CSD number.
• CIPC registration documents showing ownership details.
• Medical certificate if claiming disability ownership points.
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution).

Disqualification risks: any returnable form unsigned or omitted; submission after closing time; non-compliance with tax or CSD requirements; bidder or directors in service of the state.

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points) for contracts up to R50 million.

Price scoring: standard 80/20 formula using the lowest acceptable tender.

Specific goals and maximum points:

• Women ownership (51% or more): 5 points (sliding scale 0–5).
• Youth ownership (51% or more): 7 points (sliding scale 0–5).
• Disability ownership (51% or more): 8 points (sliding scale 0–8).

Failure to submit proof for claimed specific goals results in zero points for those goals.

No minimum functionality or technical threshold stated; evaluation appears to be administrative compliance followed by price and preference points only.

Scope: Procurement of a Development and Analysis Training Course for 20 participants.

No further details on course content, duration, delivery mode, venue, accreditation, trainer qualifications, or service levels provided in the document.

Pricing via SBD 3.3: firm price for 'Procurement of Development and Analysis Training Course' quantity 20 people; offer valid 60 days from closing date; all applicable taxes included; VAT shown separately; grand total in Rand. Separate detailed quotation must also be submitted. No bill of quantities, schedule of rates, or payment milestones specified.

Pricing format: firm price via SBD 3.3 for the training course (quantity 20 people); offer must remain valid for 60 days from closing date; all applicable taxes included.

Bidders must also submit a separate detailed quotation.

No bid security, performance bond, advance payment, retention, or insurance requirements stated.

No financial capacity or turnover thresholds specified.

Mandatory compliance items:

• CSD registration on or before closing date.
• Tax compliance: valid SARS TCS PIN, printed TCS certificate, or verified via CSD; each consortium/joint-venture party must submit separately.
• CIPC registration documents with ownership details.
• Medical certificate if claiming disability ownership points.
• No bidder, director, trustee, shareholder, member or partner may be a person in the service of the state.

Returnable forms (compressed):

• SBD 1: signed invitation and offer.
• SBD 3.3: pricing schedule and separate detailed quotation.
• SBD 4: declaration of interest (state employment, relationships, other interests).
• SBD 6.1: preference points claim for specific goals (women, youth, disability ownership).
• Proof of authority to sign (company resolution).

Successful bidder must complete and sign SBD 7 (Contract Form) after award. Contract subject to General Conditions of Contract (GCC), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and any special conditions. Fraudulent preference claims may lead to disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from state business up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution. Collusive bidding prohibited; communication between JV/consortium partners excluded. Bidder must not have participated in drafting specifications. Suspicious bids reported to Competition Commission and/or NPA.

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80, specific goals 20). Specific goals: women ownership (max 5 points), youth ownership (max 7 points), disability ownership (max 8 points) with sliding scales. Points claimed via SBD 6.1 with supporting proof; failure to provide proof results in zero points for those goals. Price scored using standard 80/20 formula on lowest acceptable tender. No minimum functionality threshold stated.