Appointment of a bidder to conduct Fire Fighter Training and First Aid Training (Levels 1 to 3)Closed

Overview

Appointment of a bidder to conduct Fire Fighter Training and First Aid Training (Levels 1 to 3) for CMS. The training is for thirteen CMS OHSA Committee members, to be delivered at Centurion, and the bid is a Council for Medical Schemes RFQ with closing 14 July 2026. Submissions are to be emailed to the addresses listed in the RFQ.

Requirements

• Two reference letters (different clients, issued within the last 5 years, on official letterheads with authorised signatures and contact details).
• Valid registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) or The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
• CV of the proposed facilitator showing at least 3 years’ relevant First Aid or Fire Fighting Training experience.
• Facilitator qualifications: NQF 6 or higher in Environment/Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Occupational Health Management, Risk Management.
• Certified copies of all certificates, dated within 12 months of the RFQ closing.
• Accreditation: bidder must be accredited by relevant regulatory/quality bodies; provide proof on request.
• Assessment and certification: provide formative/summative assessments and issue recognised certificates.
• Deliverables list (see 2.1.6): training plan, materials, attendance registers, assessments, certificates, learner reports, final training report, recommendations.
• Outcome deliverables: training for 13 employees and evidence of competency in emergency response.
• Administrative/compliance: SARS PIN, Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or CSD number; proof for joint ventures/sub-contractors; SBD 6.1 compliance; and B-BBEE/HDI documentation for specific goals.
• Preference points: complete SBD 6.1 declaration and supporting documentation to claim HDI, B-BBEE, Youth, Women, and Disability ownership points (as per Annexure B).

(Document reference for these details: RFQ-Appointment a bidder to conduct Fire Fighter Training and First Aid Training (Levels 1 to 3).pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 July 2026, 11:59 pm (refer to RFQ document).
• Submission method: via email to rfqcs@medicalschemes.co.za and l.madayi@medicalschemes.co.za (RFQ document).
• Documents to complete/submit: official SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1), SARS PIN, CSD report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, two reference letters, facilitator CV and qualifications, certified copies of certificates, and any Annexure A (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD6.1 details (as per RFQ).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide CSD number; ensure tax compliance and SARS PIN/TCS; submit required compliance docs.
• Briefing/session details: not specified in the RFQ text.
• Where to obtain bid documents: the RFQ PDF attachment for RFQ/CMS/CORP/06/07/2026 (RFQ-Appointment a bidder to conduct Fire Fighter Training and First Aid Training (Levels 1 to 3).pdf).
• Payment terms: payments within 30 days of receipt of a valid tax invoice, subject to milestone/deliverable acceptance; invoices to creditors@medicalschemes.co.za with Purchase Order reference.