# APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES AT DR. BEYERS NAUDE HALF WAY HOUSE ON BEHALF OF THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS

- **Reference:** FSDSD (T) 014/2026
- **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:** 2026-11-03 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Food and beverage service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/I56.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**This tender seeks to appoint service providers to provide catering and related services at Dr. Beyers Naude Half Way House on behalf of the Free State Department of Social Development for a period of three years.** It targets catering service providers with institutional/captive-site experience, ability to deliver nutrition-conscious menus, and compliance with South African public procurement requirements (CSD, tax, BBBEE).

#### Requirements
- CSD registration and up-to-date details with the Central Supplier Database.
- Tax compliance status with SARS (PIN/TCS) and, for foreign bidders, pre-award questionnaire.
- Not a current employee or officer of the state; disclosure as required.
- Evidence of catering experience and references (reference letters; relevant orders/appointments not older than four years).
- Availability of a qualified Dietician (HPCSA) or documented dietetic support.
- Demonstrated financial capacity (e.g., recent bank statement or bank guarantee; NCR registration if applicable).
- Locality within the Free State (proof of residence, municipal accounts, etc.) and compliance with 80/20/20 goals for specific groups (women-owned, youth-owned, disability, etc.) as per the preferences.
- Joint Venture/Consortium arrangements must submit separate CSDs and a JV agreement Annexure; open a joint bank account within 30 days of award.
- Pricing must follow SBD 3.1 with menus defined in Section 4; price adjustments governed after year one as per the contract.
- Minimum functionality score of 70/100 to be considered (Phase II scoring).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 03 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. (FSDSD T 014/2026)
- Submit to the Bid Box at Civilia Building, Main Entrance, 14 Mariam Makeba Street, Bloemfontein 9300. (FSDSD T 014/2026)
- Use official forms: SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2, plus any JV Annexure (documented in the bid pack; see attached FSDSD T 014/2026).
- Documents to attach include pricing schedules, nutrition menus, and evidence of required registrations and qualifications. (see FSDSD T 014/2026)
- Bid validity: 120 days from closing date. Briefing details: 14 Merriam-Makeba Street address provided; date/time not specified in the extract.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES AT DR. BEYERS NAUDE HALF WAY HOUSE ON BEHALF OF THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS

APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CATERING AND RELATED SERVICES AT DR. BEYERS NAUDE HALF WAY HOUSE ON BEHALF OF THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PERIOD OF (03) THREE YEARS

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- FSDSD T 014 DR BEYERS NAUDE HALF WAY HOUSE BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf..pdf
- FSDSD T 014 DR BEYERS NAUDE HALF WAY HOUSE BID DOCUMENT FOR CATERING.pdf

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