Accredited skills development provider for code 14 driving licence training for 80 beneficiaries (tshwane, fetakgomo-tubatse, sedibeng)

Closing date: 08 October 2026

Closing time: 12:00

Compulsory briefing: none stated

Clarification questions close: two (2) days before the closing date

Contract duration: 12 weeks, subject to traffic department booking availability

Enquiries and communication (bidding procedure)

• Contact: Lucia Buda
• Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
• Telephone: not provided

Technical information

• Contact: Mthokozisi Qwabe
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: not provided

Primary enquiry email for RFQ: [email protected]

Submission address: not stated (delivery address given as an email address only: [email protected])

Submission channel and method

• Method: bids must be delivered to the correct address before the stipulated closing time. Late submissions are not accepted.
• Bids must be submitted on the official supplied forms, not re-typed, or online.
• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). If not registered, mandatory information (business registration, directorship, tax status) will not be submitted with the bid.

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

• SBD 1 – Invitation to Bid: complete and sign.
• SBD 4 – Declaration of Interest: disclose any employment by an organ of state or relationship with procuring institution personnel; failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to directors leads to disqualification.
• SBD 6.1 – Preference Points Claim Form: complete and sign.
• SBD 6.2 – Local Content Declaration (if applicable): submit proposed local content declaration.
• CIPC registration documents.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Tax PIN.
• Letter of Good Standing.
• Valid CSD report not older than 3 months.

Disqualification risks:

• Late submission.
• Omitting or not signing any mandatory returnable document.
• Failing to declare all CSD-registered companies linked to directors.
• Being listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Failure to submit the local content declaration and Annex C where applicable.

Validity period: 90 days from closing date.

Four-stage evaluation:

1. Stage 1 – Administrative Requirements: CIPC documents, SBD 1, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, tax PIN, letter of good standing, CSD report, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2. Non-compliance renders bid null and void.
2. Stage 2 – Mandatory Requirements: SBD 4 and registration as a driving school with the Department of Transport. Failure to comply disqualifies the bid.
3. Stage 3 – Technical/Functionality: Minimum qualifying score 70 out of 100. Scoring:

• Company experience: 4 reference letters = 30 points; 2-3 = 20; 1 = 10; none = 0. Reference letters must be signed, on letterhead, from different clients within past 2 years, with contact details, contract value, description and satisfaction level. Completion certificates or award letters not accepted.
• CV of instructor: at least 3 years experience in Code 14 driving licence testing. 5+ years = 30; 3-4 = 20; 1-2 = 10; 0 = 0.
• Qualifications of facilitator: Code 14 Driving Licence or Instructor Certificate (Industry Regulator) = 30; Testing qualification = 20; other relevant = 10; none = 0. Certified copies of certificates must be attached.
• Project Implementation/Management Plan: address implementation plan, learner attendance management, reporting methods to TASEZ, learner exit strategy. Excellent = 10, Good = 7, Fair = 5, Poor = 2, Very Poor = 0.

4. Stage 4 – Price and Specific Goals: 80/20 preference point system. Price maximum 80 points; specific goals maximum 20 points.

Scope of work:

• Train 80 individuals for Code 14 Driving Licence: City of Tshwane 40, Fetakgomo-Tubatse 20, Sedibeng District 20.
• Programme: Code 14 Driving Licence, 12 weeks, includes driving lessons and practical, test booking, Code 14 testing.

Service requirements:

• Provide driving lessons & practical.
• Arrange test booking.
• Conduct Code 14 driving licence testing.
• Use a training facility with the necessary materials and equipment.

Reporting obligations:

• Sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with pre-populated templates from TASEZ, including an implementation plan, POPI Act undertaking, cash flow and reporting schedule.
• Submit financial and performance reports using TASEZ templates.
• Manage training registers.
• Provide pictures of all training sessions.
• Submit a close-out report at the end of the project.
• Request learner certificates from QCTO for QCTO-registered SPS.
• Request certificates from regulatory bodies or delegated entities.

Target group considerations:

• Recruitment to aim for balanced representation of youth, women and persons with disabilities (GEYODI targets).

Bidders must submit a draft Project Execution Methodology specific to this scope. The methodology must address:

• Implementation plan.
• Learner attendance management methods and reporting methods to TASEZ.
• Learner exit strategy showing opportunities after training (employment and further education).

The methodology is scored under functionality: Excellent 10, Good 7, Fair 5, Poor 2, Very Poor 0.

Company experience:

• Provide at least four (4) signed contactable reference letters on letterhead from previous clients within the last 2 years. Reference letters must include company name, contact details, contract value, service description and level of satisfaction. Points: 4 letters = 30, 2-3 = 20, 1 = 10, none = 0. Completion certificates or award letters are not accepted.

Key personnel:

• Submit CVs of instructors, moderators and assessors. The instructor must have at least 3 years experience as an instructor in Code 14 driving licence testing.

Qualifications:

• Provide certified copies of certificates. The instructor must have a Code 14 Driving Licence or Instructor Certificate (Industry Regulator Certificate). Relevant qualifications scoring: Code 14 Licence or Instructor Certificate = 30, Testing = 20, other relevant = 10, none = 0.

The service provider must request learner certificates from QCTO for all QCTO-registered SPS and from regulatory bodies or delegated entities. Proof of training quality includes pictures of all training sessions, training registers, and close-out reports. The instructor must hold a Code 14 Driving Licence or Instructor Certificate, and have at least 3 years of experience in Code 14 driving licence testing.

Complete the pricing schedule fully. Items:

• Code 14 Driving License Materials – 80 individuals.
• Training Delivery Component/Practical lessons & training facility – 80 individuals.
• Code 14 Test booking – 80 individuals.
• Code 14 Testing – 80 individuals.

Provide unit rates and amounts. Total excluding VAT, VAT 15%, total including VAT. The schedule must be completed in full; failure to do so makes the bid unacceptable.

Pricing schedule (must be completed in full):

• Item: Code 14 Driving License Materials – 80 individuals
• Item: Training Delivery Component/Practical lessons & training facility – 80 individuals
• Item: Code 14 Test booking – 80 individuals
• Item: Code 14 Testing – 80 individuals
• Total amount excluding VAT, VAT 15%, total including VAT.

Bid price must be all-inclusive of the items listed. Detailed costing may be provided, but the pricing table must be completed in full for the bid to be accepted.

Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system applies. Price contributes a maximum of 80 points.

No bid security, guarantee, retention or financial turnover threshold stated.

CSD registration:

• Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database. If registered, provide CSD report not older than 3 months.

Tax compliance:

• Submit a SARS tax PIN (TCS pin) or a printed tax compliance status. Each party in a consortium/joint venture must submit separate proof.

B-bbee:

• Submit an original or certified B-BBEE certificate, or a sworn affidavit for EMEs and QSEs. Bidders must be at least Level 4 to qualify for preference points (standard B-BBEE requirement).
• Failure to submit proof of B-BBEE status means no preference points for specific goals.

Cipc:

• Submit CIPC registration documents.

Driving school registration:

• Must be registered with the Department of Transport (mandatory requirement).

Other:

• CSD report, Letter of Good Standing, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2 (local content declaration if applicable).

A Service Level Agreement (SLA) must be signed with TASEZ using pre-populated templates. The SLA covers an implementation plan, POPI Act undertaking, cash flow and a reporting schedule. The contract runs for 12 weeks, depending on booking availability at the traffic department. The successful bidder must complete and sign a written contract form (SBD 7).

Mandatory requirement: The bidder must be a driving school registered with the Department of Transport. The following documents must be submitted: CIPC registration, SBD 1, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, tax PIN, letter of good standing, CSD report, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2 (if applicable).

In addition to administrative and mandatory requirements, stages are: Technical/Functionality (minimum 70/100), then Price and Specific Goals (80/20). For functionality: company experience (30), personnel experience (30), qualifications of facilitator (30), and project implementation plan (10).