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• Submission method: Electronic only via CATHSSETA Tender Portal (https://www.cathsseta.org.za/tenders). No hard copies, hand-delivered, couriered, emailed or faxed submissions accepted.
• Closing: 11 November 2026 at 11:00am (system timestamp is official).
• Enquiries deadline: 30 October 2026, submitted in writing to [email protected].
• Required uploads (clearly labelled): Technical Proposal, Pricing Proposal, Mandatory Documents — all in unlocked PDF unless Excel pricing schedule requested.
• Returnable forms (all completed, signed and submitted):
• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): offer cover page with bidder details and signature.
• SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule): ceiling price only.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares state employment and relationships.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims specific-goal points.
• SBD 7.2 Part 1 (Contract Form – Rendering of Services): contract acceptance.
• General Conditions of Contract (GCC): acknowledged.
• Mandatory supporting documents: Valid Tax Compliance Certificate with PIN (or CSD number), Valid B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit, Company Registration Documents, CSD Summary Report (MAAA number).
• Company profile on portal must be fully completed including CSD number before submission.
• System generates confirmation email as proof of receipt; bids without it are not considered received.
• Late submissions automatically rejected; bidders advised to start upload at least 24 hours before closing.

• Functionality (minimum qualifying score: 75/100). Bids below 75 are disqualified.
• Detailed methodology & implementation plan (15 points):
• 10 pts – fully responsive to all three elements (Performance Monitoring, Candidate Replacement Guarantee, Comprehensive Monthly Progress Reports).
• 5 pts – responsive to two elements.
• 0 pts – responsive to fewer than two.
• Experience & qualifications of project team (60 points):
• Project Manager/Lead (30 pts): 5+ years exp + NQF 7 = 30; 3–4 years = 15; 1–2 years = 5; <1 year = 0.
• Five Administrators (30 pts): all five with 5+ years SETA exp + NQF 6 = 30; all five with 3+ years = 15; not all meet 3 years = 0.
• Experience with similar projects (30 points):
• 5+ reference letters with purchase orders = 30; 3–4 = 20; 1–2 = 10; none = 0.
• References must be on client letterhead, ≤5 years old, accompanied by relevant Purchase Order (missing PO invalidates reference).
• Price & Specific Goals (80/20 preference point system – estimated value ≤ R50 million):
• Price: 80 points (lowest acceptable tender formula).
• Black People Ownership ≥51%: 8 pts.
• Black Women Ownership ≥30%: 4 pts.
• Black Youth Ownership ≥30%: 4 pts.
• People with Disability Ownership ≥20%: 4 pts.
• Failure to submit proof for claimed goals = zero points for specific goals.
• Final award: highest total adjudication points; CATHSSETA may negotiate price or split award.

• Procurement: Temporary Employment Services (TES) provider to source, recruit, appoint and manage temporary administrative personnel for CATHSSETA's ETQA unit for 36 months.
• Scope – support delegated QCTO quality assurance functions:
• Accreditation, Monitoring, Verification, Registration of ETD Practitioners, Certification.
• Maintain Learner Management Information System (CIMS).
• Upload learner data to National Learner Records Database (NLRD).
• Manage DQP and AQP functions.
• Coordinate qualification development meeting logistics within assigned sub-sectors.
• Filing and recordkeeping of qualification development documentation.
• General administrative tasks in ETQA Unit.
• Match and batch stakeholder invoices.
• Assist with preparation of external integrated summative assessments.
• Capture external integrated summative assessment learner results.
• Distribute learner certificates to Skills Development Providers.
• Complete daily attendance registers and capture daily activities on provided reporting template.
• Monthly performance reports (candidate performance & attendance) on standardised template.
• Candidate replacement guarantee: suitable replacement within 10 working days of resignation/underperformance.
• Comprehensive monthly progress reports from qualification development activities.
• Project Manager/Lead: 5+ years work experience; minimum NQF Level 7 qualification in Project Management, Public Administration, Management, Business Administration or Social Science (CVs + certified qualifications).
• Five Administrators: each with 3+ years experience in SETA environment; minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Administration, Management, Business Administration or similar; administration experience (CVs + certified qualifications).
• Track record: 5 similar projects within last 5 years;

+ 3 more requirements in the full document analysis

• Bidder must submit a detailed project proposal with clear methodology and implementation plan responsive to the scope of work.
• The methodology must address three elements: Performance Monitoring, Candidate Replacement Guarantee, and Comprehensive Monthly Progress Reports.
• Evaluation scores 10 points for full responsiveness to all three, 5 for two, 0 for fewer than two.

• CVs and certified copies of qualifications required.

• Bidders must provide a signed costing proposal on company letterhead, inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT).
• Files uploaded as unlocked PDF unless Excel template requested.

• Pricing format: Signed costing proposal on company letterhead; all prices inclusive of VAT and all applicable taxes.
• Costing model must detail all costs including tools of trade (5 laptops, chargers, data cards).
• Ceiling price entered on SBD 3.3; detailed pricing proposal on letterhead.
• No bid security, performance bond, guarantee, retention or specific payment terms stated in document.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: MAAA number required; CSD Summary Report must be submitted.
• Tax compliance: Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate; if no PIN, CSD number accepted.
• Consortia/JV/sub-contractors: each party submits separate TCS PIN/certificate/CSD number.
• B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) required to claim preference points.
• Company registration documents (CIPC).
• No bids from persons in service of the state, companies with directors in state service, or close corporations with members in state service.
• SBD 1 – Invitation to Bid (signed offer).

• Preference points for specific goals (20 points total under 80/20 system):
• Black People Ownership ≥51%: 8 points.
• Black Women Ownership ≥30%: 4 points.
• Black Youth Ownership ≥30%: 4 points.
• People with Disability Ownership ≥20%: 4 points.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS) or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE) must be submitted to claim points. Failure to submit proof = zero specific-goal points.

• Contract period: 36 months from award.
• Successful bidder must sign SBD 7.2 (Contract Form – Rendering of Services).
• CATHSSETA rights: may enter price negotiations; award whole or part of contract to one or more providers; reject all bids; consider or decline non-conforming bids; request further administrative information after closing; cancel tender or any part at any time.
• Fraud & corruption: zero tolerance; no SCM official or committee member may solicit payments/gifts; bidders must report suspicious approaches to Tip-off hotline (0800 222 376, WhatsApp 0860 004 004, SMS 49017, [email protected], www.behonest.co.za).
• Bid rejection grounds: proven corrupt/fraudulent act in competing; abuse of SCM systems; proven fraud/improper conduct; previous contract failure with proof.
• National Treasury informed of such actions.
• Adjudication: Bid Adjudication Committee reviews BEC recommendations; final recommendation to Approval Authority.
• Award generally to highest total points; deviation only in exceptional, justified circumstances compliant with PPPFA.

• Mandatory administrative requirements: CSD registration (MAAA number); valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN or certificate (or CSD number);
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points; company registration documents; no state-employed directors/members; consortia/JV parties each submit separate tax compliance.
• Electronic submission via portal only; files in unlocked PDF, correctly labelled.

• Covered in main evaluationCriteria section. No additional criteria beyond functionality (75/100 minimum) and price/specific goals (80/20).

• Enquiries: Zanele Hlatshwayo, [email protected] (no telephone provided).