Appointment of a service provider to moderate developed EISA instruments for registered occupational qualifications (OC: Close protector and part qualification)Closed

Overview

RFQ to appoint a service provider to moderate developed External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) instruments for registered occupational qualifications (OC: Close Protector and part qualification). Bidders should have EISA moderation experience and relevant security/Close Protector credentials, plus ETDP SETA moderator results; CSD registration is required, and the contract runs through 31 March 2027 with a five-day moderation window per qualification (OC: Close Protector, 118746).

(Source: RFQ Document - Close Protector and part qualification.pdf)

Requirements

• Demonstrated delivery of EISA moderation or related assessment tooling for registered qualifications; CV showing CIA/Close Protector background; minimum 3 years VIP protection experience. (RFQ doc)
• Mandatory documents: ETDP SETA assessor/moderator results, Close Protector/VIP/bodyguard certificate, PSIRA Grade B (private), SAQA verification for international qualifications if applicable. Submission of CVs and 1+ reference letters. (RFQ doc)
• Deliverables: moderate all questions in papers (not samples), produce EISA and Exemplar moderation reports, sign off on moderated documents. (RFQ doc)
• Timeframe: moderation of eight EISA instruments within five days; contract through 31 March 2027; reporting to ETQA Manager. (RFQ doc)
• Pricing: complete SBD 3.3; pricing for qualification development/skills development; VAT inclusive; price validity 90 days. (RFQ doc)
• Compliance: sign GCC (Annexure A), maintain confidentiality (IP), POPIA compliance, CSD number required for bid; bid must pass functionality criteria (75% threshold). (RFQ doc, Annexure A)

How to Apply

• Deadline: submissions no later than 02 October 2026 at 15:00. (RFQ doc)
• Method: email PDF bid response to kstandisi@sasseta.org.za; include fully signed SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.3). (RFQ doc)
• Documents to submit: SBD 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1; Pricing Schedule; CSD number (MAAA or proof); pricing in Rand; evidence of ETDP SETA assessor/moderator results; CVs and reference letters; SAQA verification letters for international qualifications if any. (RFQ doc)
• Registration: bidders must be on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide SASSETA with the CSD number. (RFQ doc)
• Briefing: briefing is not mandatory (compulsory briefing marked as No). Actual briefing address listed in the metadata: 74 Waterfall Drive, Corporate Campus Building 2, Waterfall City, Midrand, 2090. (RFQ doc; metadata)
• Documents to obtain: the bid documents pack includes Terms of References, SBDs, Pricing Schedule, Bidder’s Disclosure, Preference Points form, and Specific Goals docs. (RFQ doc)

Notes: The attached GCC (Annexure A) forms part of the contract and sets standard procurement terms. (Annexure A)