# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES AT BOIKETLONG OLD AGE HOME ON BEHALF OF THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS

- **Reference:** FSDSD (T) 009/2026
- **Issuer:** [Free State - Social Development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/free-state-social-development.md)
- **Region:** Free State
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-02 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Food and beverage service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/I56.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to provide catering and related services at Boiketlong Old Age Home on behalf of the Free State Department of Social Development for a period of three years.** Bid FSDSD (T) 009/2026; open-tender. Eligible bidders are catering service providers with institutional/old-age home experience and, if applicable, nutrition/catering management capabilities (nutrition menus and HPCSA-registered dietitian considerations are included in the pack).

#### Requirements
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and full supplier profile.
- Tax compliance status with SARS; provide SARS PIN (TCS) and related paperwork; foreign bidders must complete pre-award questionnaire.
- Not in the service of the State; not a tender defaulter; no conflicts of interest per SBD 4 disclosures.
- Complete and submit official bid forms: SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2.
- Phase II functionality: valid HPCSA-registered Dietician (CV and qualifications) and evidence of availability.
- Financial capacity: bank statement or bank guarantee or NCR-capable evidence (minimum cash flow/credit facility as specified).
- Catering experience: orders/appointment letters (not older than 4 years) verifying relevant catering engagements; reference letters (up to 10 points) not older than 3 months.
- Specific goals: compliance with 80/20 (or 90/10 where applicable) preferences and proof of ownership goals if claimed.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 02 November 2026 at 11:00 (closing). (FSDSD (T) 009/2026)
- Submission method: deposit bid documents in the Bid Box at Main Entrance, Civilia Building, 14 Mariam Makeba Street, Bloemfontein.
- Documents to complete/submit: Official forms listed in Section 1 of the pack (SBD 1, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 6.1, 7.2), pricing schedule, nutrition menus, JV if applicable.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SARS tax compliance (PIN/TCS); foreign bidders may need pre-award questionnaire; if no TCS, provide CSD number.
- Briefing session: not specified in the available documents.
- Where documents come from: bid documents are contained in the attached pack (FSDSD (T) 009/2026); see FSDSD T 009 BOIKETLONG OLD AGE HOME BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf 2.pdf.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES AT BOIKETLONG OLD AGE HOME ON BEHALF OF THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES AT BOIKETLONG OLD AGE HOME ON BEHALF OF THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- FSDSD T 009 BOIKETLONG OLD AGE HOME BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf 2.pdf..pdf
- FSDSD T 009 BOIKETLONG OLD AGE HOME BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf 2.pdf

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