# REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OF UNIVERSITY-BASED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES- ECONOMIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (EDP)

> This tender closed on 2026-10-16.

- **Reference:** RFI 13 2026-2027
- **Issuer:** [Competition Commission](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/competition-commission.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-16 13:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**The Competition Commission of South Africa seeks information from accredited universities or business schools on university-based, NQF-aligned and/or credit-bearing short courses that can be packaged into an Economist Development Programme (EDP) for its staff.** Suitable bidders include accredited higher education institutions capable of detailing course accreditation, NQF levels/credits, learning outcomes, and a coherent EDP pathway. The EDP is expected to run over 12–18 months.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory documents: proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Capability: identify accredited short courses that are credit-bearing and/or NQF-aligned; demonstrate how proposed courses form an integrated EDP (accreditation status, NQF level/credits, learning outcomes, alignment to EDP competencies, sequencing, articulation).
- Deliverables: a catalogue of relevant courses; proposed EDP structure; accreditation/NQF/credit details; implementation approach; indicative costing; project plan and timelines.
- Timeframe: programme duration 12–18 months.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 11:00 (RFI 13 2026-2027) (see attached document).
- Submission method: one electronic submission to tenders@compcom.co.za; include relevant supporting documents; original copy must be signed.
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: proof of CSD registration; respond via email with RFI number in the subject line; register interest to receive addenda.
- Briefing/site details: briefing address provided (DTI Campus, Mulayo Block C, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria); site visit date/time: N/A; queries to tenders@compcom.co.za.
- Where to obtain documents: RFI documents are attached; otherwise contact tenders@compcom.co.za. (RFI 13 2026-2027 - UNIVERSITY-BASED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES - EDP.pdf)

## Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OF UNIVERSITY-BASED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES- ECONOMIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (EDP)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OF UNIVERSITY-BASED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES- ECONOMIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (EDP)

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFI 13 2026-2027 - UNIVERSITY-BASED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES - EDP.pdf..pdf
- RFI 13 2026-2027 - UNIVERSITY-BASED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES - EDP.pdf

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