# Provision of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intervention Programme for SARAO and SKAO Employees over a period of Three Years (Re-advertisement)

- **Reference:** NRF/SARAO SHRM//76/2025-26
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-03 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Education services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/P85.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion intervention programme for SARAO and SKAO employees over three years.** The NRF/SARAO seeks a service provider to design and implement an in-person DEI programme across SARAO and SKAO at three sites (Cape Town, Carnarvon, HartRAO), in Planning, Diagnostic, Implementation and Review & Sustainability phases, targeting leaders and staff across diverse locations and languages. The bidder should have proven DEI training delivery experience, capability to deliver multi-site in-person sessions, and to establish an internal DEI Champions framework (as part of sustainable outcomes). (Tender Document - Final.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated DEI training delivery experience in the last 10 years with client references; provide Schedule A/B and three or more reference letters. (Tender Document - Final.pdf)
- Submit a project team organogram with a named lead facilitator and supporting facilitators; provide detailed CVs including qualifications and languages. (Tender Document - Final.pdf)
- Provide a comprehensive methodology and approach plus a Project Execution Plan covering Planning, Diagnostic, Implementation, and Review & Sustainability, including a DEI champions framework. (Tender Document - Final.pdf)
- Administrative/compliance: submit via the National Treasury e-submission portal (two-envelope system); complete SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and SBD 3.1; Tender Submission Declaration; ensure CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance status (PIN or certificate); and note joint ventures require separate returns. (Tender Document - Final.pdf)
- B-BBEE preference points and related evidence; ensure tax and supplier pre-qualifications are met; adhere to PPPFA rules; bid validity of 90 days. (Tender Document - Final.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 3 November 2026 at 12:00; questions deadline is typically three working days before closing. (A6.1; Tender Advert.pdf)
- Submission method: via the National Treasury e-tender portal; login with CSD details, search Tender Number NRF/SARAO SHRM/76/2025-26, download documents, upload submission, and save the reference number. (Tender Document - Final.pdf) 
- Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), Tender Submission Declaration, Schedule A (experience), Schedule B (reference letters). (Tender Document - Final.pdf)
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance PIN; each JV/consortium party must submit separate TCS/CSD. (Tender Document - Final.pdf)
- Briefing: Compulsory briefing session is listed as N/A. (Tender Document - Final.pdf)
- Where to obtain bid documents: through the National Treasury e-tender portal (and related advert materials). (Tender Advert.pdf)

## Description

Provision of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intervention Programme for SARAO and SKAO Employees over a period of Three Years (Re-advertisement)

## Documents

- Tender Document - Final.pdf..pdf
- Tender Advert.pdf..pdf
- Tender Document - Final.pdf

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