ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL OF QCTO-ACCREDITED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS FOR FUNDING MOBILISATION AND CAPABILITY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMMES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARSClosed

Overview

Establishment of a panel of QCTO-accredited Skills Development Providers for funding mobilisation and capability advancement programmes for a period of three (3) years. Limpopo LEDA invites QCTO-accredited SDPs to mobilise funding, design/implement accredited training, and deliver capability-building programmes across Limpopo. Bidder must hold QCTO accreditation and demonstrated ability to mobilise funding, design and deliver Learnerships/Apprenticeships/RPL, and report in line with regulatory requirements. Target sectors include Agriculture, Construction, ICT, Energy, Manufacturing, Hospitality/Tourism, Mining, Insurance/Financial Services, Retail, and Services. Proposals should show capacity to operate across rural/urban contexts and partner with industry and funders.

Requirements

• Valid QCTO accreditation in one or more targeted sectors (evidence: accreditation letters).
• Submission of mandatory bid documents: SBD 1 complete, SBD 4 Declaration of Interest, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form (tender specifics require completion; sign in black ink).
• Tax and registration compliance: SARS PIN for tax status; if no Tax Compliance Status, provide CSD number; joint ventures/consortia require separate TCS/Pin/CSD per party; bidders not in state service.
• Technical capability: Stage 2 requires demonstrated experience in skills development, funding mobilisation (MOUs/agreements), project implementation methodology, human resources (facilitators/assessors/moderators), sector specialization, and monitoring/reporting capability; minimum 60/100 to progress to Stage 3.
• Specific goals: evidence of black/women/youth ownership, Limpopo location, MVA status, and related verification documents.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 30 September 2026 at 11:00. Submit to LEDA Bid Box: Enterprise Development House, Main Road, Lebowakgomo, 0737 (see BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (30 SEPTEMBER 2026).pdf).
• Briefing: Non-compulsory briefing on 17 September 2026 at 11:00; Teams link: provided in the tender docs.
• Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, proof of QCTO accreditation, declarations, and other pre-qualification documents (as per Table 2 in the ToR).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Register on Central Supplier Database (CSD) if no TCS; provide CSD number; SARS PIN required for tax verification.
• Clarifications: Queries must be in writing by 22 September 2026 at 16:00 to Ms Suzan Mabeba; responses within two days.
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFP package includes SBD forms and the Terms of Reference (see document name).
• Duration and award: Panel valid for 3 years; two-stage utilisation (opportunity development and project allocation); SLA/PO for each project; LEDA reserves rights on allocations and termination.

Document reference: BID DOCUMENT - QCTO FUNDING MOBILISATION (30 SEPTEMBER 2026).pdf..pdf