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

Overview

Invitation to deliver a community-based automotive business support programme for about 30 semi-skilled operators in designated underserved communities (e.g., Eersterus). Bidders should have experience in skills development, community mobilisation, training delivery (including certificates), and strong project management capability. Compliance with POPIA, CSD registration, and BBBEE requirements is expected.

Requirements

• Compliance with Government Procurement General Conditions; prices inclusive of VAT; quotes valid for 90 days.
• Pre-qualifications: active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; BBBEE status (affidavit or SANAS certificate).
• Required attachments (if applicable): company profile; CVs/qualifications for Project Manager; CVs and accreditations for facilitators; reference letters (3+).
• Compliance documentation: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2.
• Functionality criteria (max 100; minimum 70):
  • Company experience (3+ years) = 20 points; references = up to 30; PM qualifications = 20; detailed programme proposal = 30.
• Preferences: points for Specific Goals (up to 20) via BBBEE or equivalent evidence.
• Delivery: four-week programme; include attendance certificates.
• Integrity Pact: sign Annexure A; comply with anti-corruption and ethics provisions.
• CIDB notes apply only if construction-related work is involved. (Document references: RFQ Community based training_ revised 09 July 2026.pdf)

How to Apply

• RFQ details: RFQ 16365; Closing 16 July 2026 at 11:00; RFQ valid for 90 days. Briefing: N/A. (RFQ details in RFQ Community based training_ revised 09 July 2026.pdf)
• Submission method: email to quotations@aidc.co.za; do not copy AIDC personnel. (RFQ details)
• Required submissions (attach all): SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2; company profile; Project Manager CV; facilitator CVs and MERSETA accreditations; reference letters; detailed programme proposal; price schedule; POPIA consent; CSD number.
• Pricing: complete a detailed schedule separating milestones (Project Initiation, Project Management, Programme Facilitation/Administration) with unit prices and totals (excl. VAT; VAT shown where applicable). (RFQ pricing schedule in RFQ documents)
• Deliverables: community mobilisation, site venues, training materials, daily attendance registers, and certificates of attendance.
• Contacts: Ali Malefo (ammanaged via amalefo@aidc.co.za; 012-564-5043).
• Documentation to obtain: the RFQ documents are provided by the AIDC; ensure signed Integrity Pact and POPIA consent are included. (Annexure A Integrity Pact)