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

Overview

The tender seeks to appoint a service provider to provide catering and related services at Botshabelo Haven on behalf of the Free State Department of Social Development for a period of three years. Bidders should be experienced institutional caterers with dietary and nutrition capabilities, able to meet tax, supplier registry, and preferential procurement requirements (SBD forms, BBBEE, etc.). The opportunity is published as FSDSD (T) 011/2026 with a 02 November 2026 closing date (11:00) and a 120-day validity period (see FSDSD T 011 BOTSHABELO HAVEN BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf).

Requirements

• CSD registration and tax compliance status (PIN with SARS).
• Not in the service of the state; complete SBD forms.
• Evidence of a valid Dietician available (HPCSA registration) for functionality scoring.
• Financial capacity to deliver (bank statements, guarantees, or NCR accreditation).
• Availability of references for catering services; minimum years of experience.
• Compliance with the 80/20 Preferential Procurement framework (specific goals) and relevant documentation (e.g., ownership/BBBEE proofs) to claim points.
• Pricing must align with the Pricing Schedule and include all delivery costs. (From FSDSD T 011 BOTSHABELO HAVEN BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 02 November 2026 at 11:00 (closing).
• Submission method: hard copy responses deposited in the Bid Box at Civilia Building, Main Entrance, 14 Mariam Makeba Street, Bloemfontein.
• Documents to submit: official forms listed in the bid pack (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2) plus Pricing Schedule and supporting documents (nutrition menus, dietician CVs, etc.). (FSDSD T 011 BOTSHABELO HAVEN BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration, SARS Tax Compliance, proof of HPCSA Dietician, and, where applicable, CSD/PIN details.
• Briefing session: not specified in the attached documents.
• Where to obtain bid documents: see the attached FSDSD T 011 BOTSHABELO HAVEN BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf; portal reference exists on ETenders.gov.za.