Invitation to submit a detailed proposal to the AIDC for the delivery of a community-based automotive business support programme for 30 Automotive practitioners in designated and targeted underserved communities such as Eersterus.Closed

Overview

Delivery of a community-based automotive business support programme for about 30 semi-skilled automotive operators in designated underserved communities (e.g., Eersterus), including mobilisation, training venue setup, materials, progress tracking, and certificates. Suitable for service providers with experience in skills development in the automotive sector, strong project management capability, and qualified facilitators; must meet regulatory and supplier requirements (CSD, BBBEE, POPIA, etc.).

Requirements

• Compliance with Government Procurement General Conditions; prices inclusive of all costs, VAT shown where applicable; quotes valid for 90 days; no post-closing price changes.
• Pre-qualification and registrations: active CSD status; SARS PIN; BBBEE affidavit or SANAS certificate; POPIA consent; SBD 4/6.1/6.2 completed.
• Qualifications and evidence: CVs for Project Manager (5+ years, NQF8 Social Sciences, PMI or equivalent) and facilitators; minimum 3 certified facilitator certificates; reference letters from similar projects; evidence of project team capabilities.
• Proposal content and project scope: a detailed, contextually relevant programme proposal (daily activities, milestones, project plan, learner materials); four-week duration; project administration, risk/issue registers, attendance registers; delivery of Certificates of Attendance.
• Evaluation framework: 80/20 split (price vs. quality); functionality score 70/100; specific goals scoring (up to 20/20); BBEE-related points apply.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 28 July 2026 at 11:00; RFQ validity 90 business days.
• Submission method: email to quotations@aidc.co.za; do not copy AIDC personnel; no links accepted.
• Documents to submit (attach as required): SBD 4, 6.1, 6.2; company profile; PM CV and qualifications; facilitator CVs and SETA accreditations; reference letters; pricing schedule; detailed programme proposal; learner materials; risk/issue logs; attendance registers; Certificates of Attendance; POPIA consent; CSD number; BBBEE affidavits/certificate.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD active status; POPIA consent; SARS PIN; BBBEE verification (SANAS) or sworn affidavit; EME/QSE status as applicable; CIDB/Safety considerations only if construction-related work arises.
• Briefing: not specified in the RFQ (no briefing details provided).
• Bid document reference: RFQ Community based training_ revised 23 July 2026.pdf (RFQ 016365).