FACILITATOR FOR THE COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONClosed

Overview

Procurement of a facilitator for the uMzimkhulu Municipality’s Council Strategic Planning Session (5-month contract). The supplier pool targets reputable service providers with strategy development, LED/IDP planning, governance and facilitation expertise to deliver five project phases from inception to final strategic plan.

Requirements

• Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration with proof or provide CSD registration number.
• MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8 & MBD9 submissions.
• Certificate of Authority to sign all tender documents, signed by the firm’s Board of Directors and on company letterhead.
• Tender document must be signed by an authorized person.
• Evaluation: 80/20 preference with Specific Goals; minimum functionality threshold of 45.45% (50 points) and 50% per segment; 100% accreditation is mandatory.
• Qualifications and experience: six completed strategy-development projects; CVs and qualifications; NQF Level 7 or higher (Business Administration/Management/Strategy Development/Public Administration/Performance Management/M&E) for 40 points, lower levels for fewer points.
• Accreditation: Registration with a relevant professional/technical body; copies of registrations.
• Specific goals: points for SA-owned enterprises (up to 20 points); verification via CSD or certified RSA IDs.
• Methodology: detailed phased approach (Inception, Facilitation, Vision/Objectives, Opportunities/Spatial Proposals, Final Plan/Close-Out) with full proposal coverage (10 points).
• Price validity: 180 days.

Source: attached tender document details (20-08-2026 TENDER ADVERT - FACILITATOR FOR THE STRATEGIC PLANNAING SESSION.pdf).

How to Apply

• Briefing: Non-compulsory briefing on 27 August 2026 at 10:00, Makhosini Building Boardroom, 247 Mzimkhulu Mlonyana Street, uMzimkhulu 3297. (document: 20-08-2026 TENDER ADVERT - FACILITATOR FOR THE STRATEGIC PLANNAING SESSION.pdf)
• Submission deadline: 11 September 2026 at 12:00; late tenders not accepted.
• Submission method: Tender box deposit in the reception area at 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu 3297.
• Documents to submit: Complete tender documentation provided by the municipality; MBD forms (MBD4, 6.1, 8, 9); proof of CSD registration; CVs and qualifications; certified copies of professional registrations; signed authority documents.
• Documentation access: Tender documents available on the municipal website and from the cashier (169 Main Street) for a non-refundable R100 per document (or bank cheque to uMzimkhulu Municipality). Cut-off for document purchase: 27 August 2026, 15 minutes before briefing. (document: 20-08-2026 TENDER ADVERT - FACILITATOR FOR THE STRATEGIC PLANNAING SESSION.pdf)