APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES AT TSHIRELETSONG CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE ON BEHALF OF THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS

Overview

Procurement of catering and related services for Tshireletsong Child and Youth Care Centre for three years (FSDSD T012/2026). Bidders in the catering/food service sector, including operators with dietitian capabilities and relevant certifications, should consider bidding.

Requirements

• CSD Registration on Central Supplier Database (mandatory)
• Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN required; TCS process)
• Not in the Service of the State (and not employed by the state)
• Completion of official bid forms and pricing schedules
• Proof of Dietician registered with HPCSA (if providing dietician services)
• Joint Venture/Consortium arrangements require a JV agreement
• Menu compliance with Department-provided menus
• Functional and administrative criteria will be scored; minimum functionality threshold applies

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 03 November 2026 at 11:00 (FSDSD (T) 012/2026)
• Submission: in the official bid box at Main Entrance, Civilia Building, 14 Mariam Makeba Street, Bloemfontein 9300
• Documents to submit (per bid pack): Section 1 forms including SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 3.2 (Price Adjustment), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), SBD 7.2 (Contract Form – rendering of Services)
• Additional requirements: proof of CSD registration, tax compliance evidence, and any HPCSA Dietitian credentials if applicable
• Pricing: Firm prices; 120-day bid validity; price adjustments only after 12 months as per SCC
• Briefing: venue listed in metadata (14 Merriam-Makeba Street, Bloemfontein) (document FSDSD T012/2026 contains the details)
• Note: Bids may be evaluated for more than one institution; submit separate documents per institution if bidding multiple sites (as per SCC)
• Source document: FSDSD T 012 TSHIRELETSONG CYCC BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf (attached).