Online AI and machine learning training for brand south africa staff (2–3 days)

Closing

• 01 October 2026 at 16:00.

No compulsory briefing or site visit is specified.

Technical enquiries

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 011 483 0122

Supply chain enquiries

• Email: [email protected]
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 011 483 0122

Submission

• Method: email
• Submission email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Head office address

103 Central Street

Houghton

Gauteng

South Africa

Postal address

PO Box 87168

Houghton

2041

Gauteng

South Africa

Submission method

• Email submission only.
• Submission email: [email protected] or [email protected]
• Closing: 01 October 2026 at 16:00.

Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation:

• SARS tax compliance status PIN or valid Tax Clearance Certificate.
• National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) report.
• Completed and signed SBD forms (SBD 3 pricing schedule, SBD 4 declaration of interest, SBD 6.1 preference points claim).
• Completed and signed POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) consent form.
• Quotation on the bidder's company letterhead.
• Reference letter on a client's letterhead proving AI and Machine Learning training experience.
• Detailed cost breakdown on company letterhead.

Disqualification risks

• Any of the compulsory documents above omitted or left unsigned.
• No reference letter evidencing AI and Machine Learning training experience.
• Quotation received after the closing time.

Other submission conditions

• Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days.
• Proposals and supporting information submitted are not returned.
• Brand South Africa may extend the closing date under exceptional circumstances and may amend the RFQ; changes are communicated only to firms that responded.
• Selection is at Brand South Africa's sole discretion; it is not bound to accept any quotation and may decline to appoint any bidder.
• Bidders carry their own bid preparation costs.

Compulsory requirements

• The successful bidder works under the supervision of a Brand South Africa representative and must abide by Brand South Africa's Code of Conduct and other organisational guidelines.

Documents that must be submitted — failure leads to disqualification

• SARS tax compliance status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate.
• National Treasury Central Supplier Database report.
• Completed and signed SBD forms.
• Completed and signed POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) consent form.
• Quotation on company letterhead.

Submission

• Proposals must be submitted on or before 01 October 2026 at 16:00 to [email protected] or [email protected].
• Selection of qualifying quotations is at Brand South Africa's sole discretion; it is not bound to accept any quotation and may decline to appoint a bidder.

Preference point system

• 80/20 system applies, in line with the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022 and the PPPFA.

Scoring split (100 points)

• Price (detailed budget breakdown): 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points.

Mandatory evaluation stage

• Bidders must submit a reference letter on a client's letterhead confirming experience in delivering AI and Machine Learning training, stating the type of services provided.

Specific goals points (80/20 system)

• 100% Black owned: 10 points.
• Exempted Micro Enterprise (annual turnover below R10 000 000): 10 points.
• Points must be claimed on SBD 6.1 and supported by a CSD report and a certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Where the supporting proof is not submitted, the bidder scores zero points for specific goals.
• Brand South Africa may request further information where clarity is needed.

Scope

• Provision of an AI and Machine Learning training course for Brand South Africa employees.
• The training must equip professionals and systems to automate complex tasks, optimise processes and generate predictive insights without explicit programming.

Course outline — must cover all of the following

• AI and ML fundamentals: core concepts, machine learning principles and algorithms.
• Applying AI in business: identifying business problems suited to AI/ML and applying the technologies in real-world scenarios.
• Data preprocessing and feature engineering: data cleaning, transformation and feature extraction.
• Model evaluation and optimisation: assessing model performance, identifying improvement areas and tuning parameters.
• Strategic decision-making: using AI/ML to improve decision-making, efficiency and innovation.
• Ethical considerations: ethical implications, addressing bias and responsible AI implementation.
• Change management and implementation: deploying AI/ML solutions in an organisation, change management strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Future trends and innovations: latest AI/ML developments and their business impact.
• Communication and collaboration: articulating AI/ML strategies and working with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Research and analysis: AI/ML literature, case studies and industry trends.

Deliverables

• Delivery mode: online.
• Duration: 2 to 3 days.
• Delegates: one (1) attendee.
• A certificate of completion must be issued to the attendee who completes the course.
• The successful bidder works under the supervision of a Brand South Africa representative and must comply with Brand South Africa's Code of Conduct and organisational guidelines.

Payment is milestone-based: Brand South Africa pays in full within thirty (30) days of a substantiated claim or invoice for work done to its satisfaction, and only for completed work (milestones or deliverables) against a project implementation plan agreed at the inception of the project.

Bidders must be experienced and reputable service providers in AI and Machine Learning training.

Mandatory proof of experience

• A reference letter on a client's letterhead confirming experience in delivering AI and Machine Learning training.
• The letter must state the type of services offered.

Course content capability required

• AI and ML fundamentals, including concepts, machine learning principles and algorithms.
• Applying AI in business to identify and solve business problems.

SBD 3 Pricing Schedule must be completed and returned as part of the submission.

• Pricing must follow the scope of work.
• Line prices are quoted VAT exclusive; the total price is VAT inclusive.
• The schedule covers training services for one (1) attendee, with a total price in Rand.
• Bidders must quote according to the scope of works and provide a detailed breakdown of costs on company letterhead.

Pricing format

• Pricing must be submitted on the SBD 3 Pricing Schedule, completed in line with the scope of work.
• Line prices are quoted VAT exclusive; the total price is VAT inclusive.
• Schedule line: training services for one (1) attendee, total price in Rand.
• A detailed breakdown of costs must be provided on company letterhead.

Price validity

• Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days.

Payment terms

• Brand South Africa pays valid claims in full within thirty (30) days of receiving a substantiated claim or invoice, for work done to its satisfaction.
• Payment is made only for completed work (milestones or deliverables) against the project implementation plan agreed at project inception.

No bid security, performance bond, guarantee or retention requirement is specified.

Mandatory eligibility and registration

• Valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate.
• National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report.
• Completed and signed SBD forms.
• Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
• Quotation on company letterhead.

Experience requirement

• Demonstrated experience in providing AI and Machine Learning training, evidenced by a reference letter on a client's letterhead stating the services provided.

B-BBEE and specific goals

• A certified copy of the B-BBEE certificate or a sworn affidavit must be submitted to claim specific goals points.
• A CSD report must accompany the SBD 6.1 claim.
• Failure to submit the B-BBEE certificate or affidavit and CSD report results in zero points for specific goals.

No CIDB grading, professional body registration or local content threshold is specified.

Specific goals points are calculated under the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022.

Claim and evidence

• Points for specific goals must be claimed on SBD 6.1.
• A copy of the CSD report and a certified copy of the B-BBEE certificate or a sworn affidavit must be submitted as proof.
• If that documentation is not provided, the bidder automatically scores zero points for specific goals.
• Brand South Africa may request further information where clarity is needed.

Points available under the 80/20 system

• 100% Black owned: 10 points.
• Exempted Micro Enterprise (annual turnover below R10 000 000): 10 points.

Payment

• Brand South Africa pays valid claims in full within thirty (30) days of a substantiated claim or invoice, for work done to its satisfaction.
• Payment is limited to completed work (milestones or deliverables) against the project implementation plan agreed at project inception.

Bid validity and process

• Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days.
• Brand South Africa may extend the closing date under exceptional circumstances.
• Submitted proposals and supporting information are not returned.
• The adjudication process does not commit Brand South Africa to proceed with any proposal or bidder.
• Brand South Africa may amend the RFQ; changes are communicated only to firms that responded, and no reliance may be placed on other information or comment.
• Submissions and the process are treated in strict confidence.
• Brand South Africa may decline to enter into any relationship and will not correspond on submissions.
• If no proposal is accepted, the RFQ process is declared closed and Brand South Africa may proceed on a different basis or appoint no respondent.
• Bidders bear their own proposal preparation costs.
• Brand South Africa may validate all claims made in proposals.

Bidder instructions and conditions

• Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days.
• Brand South Africa may extend the closing date under exceptional circumstances.
• Proposals and subsequent information received are not returned.
• The adjudication process does not commit Brand South Africa to proceed with any proposal or bidder.
• Brand South Africa may change the RFQ document; changes are communicated to firms that responded, and no reliance may be placed on other information or comment.
• Information relating to submissions and the process is treated in strict confidence.
• Brand South Africa may decline to enter into any relationship and will not correspond on submissions.
• If no proposal is accepted, the RFQ process is declared closed and Brand South Africa may proceed on a completely different basis or appoint no respondent.
• Brand South Africa accepts no responsibility for bid preparation and submission costs.
• Brand South Africa may validate all claims made in proposals.

Mandatory evaluation requirement

• Bidders must provide proof of experience in delivering AI and Machine Learning training.
• The proof must be a reference letter on a client's letterhead that indicates the type of services offered.

Proposals are assessed under Brand South Africa's prevailing Supply Chain Management policy using the 80/20 preference point system for Price and Specific Goals, per the PPPFA Regulations.

Weighting (100 points total)

• Price, assessed on the detailed budget breakdown: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points.

Specific goals points under the 80/20 system

• 100% Black owned: 10 points.
• Exempted Micro Enterprise with annual turnover below R10 000 000: 10 points.

Points for specific goals must be claimed on SBD 6.1 and supported by a CSD report and a certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Without that proof, the bidder scores zero for specific goals.