TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A DATA SPECIALIST ORGANISATION TO CONDUCT LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION RESEARCH INTO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSClosed

Overview

This RFQ seeks to appoint a data specialist organisation to conduct labour market information (LMI) research into the Independent Schools subsector. Bidders should have expertise in mining and developing labour market databases, data collection across a full population, OFO mapping, job-advert data extraction, infographic reporting, and skills transfer to ETDP SETA. The project runs 12 months and will be governed by a Memorandum of Agreement.

References: ToR document outlines scope, deliverables (databases, job-advert data, infographics), and skills-transfer requirement; duration and governance details are in the RFQ text. (ToR_ Independent Schools_Final.pdf)

Requirements

• Proven ability to mine and develop labour market databases; project team including Project Manager (Master’s degree required) plus Senior Researcher, Data Analysts, and field workers; demonstrated capacity to deliver data collection methodology for a full population.
• Deliverables: 1) Excel-based LMI database; 2) Job Advert Data database; 3) Infographic data insights reports; continuous collaboration with ETDP SETA Research Unit.
• All-inclusive budget with VAT; fixed pricing per the provided schedule; MoA for 12 months; regular milestone meetings.
• Administrative and pre-qualification documents: complete SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 4), tax compliance PIN, SARS verification; B-BBEE status documentation if claiming preference points.
• Pricing model must be submitted as specified; pricing remains fixed (no post-award fee adjustments).

Documents required or referenced: SBD 1/4 and SBD 6.1 (points for PPR), GCC. (SBD1.pdf, SCM-Bid documents_SBD 4.pdf, SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022_ETDP SETA.pdf, General Conditions)

How to Apply

• Briefing: non-compulsory, 27 July 2026, 11:00–13:00 (via Microsoft Teams); questions by 28 July 12:00. Submission deadline: 4 August 2026, 11:00.
• Submission method: electronic via email to etdpsetarfq@etdpseta.org.za, with three folders: A) Stage 1 Admin; B) Stage 2 Functionality; C) Stage 3 Pricing.
• Documents to submit: Stage 1 admin (SBD 1, SBD 4, tax PIN, GCC compliance); Stage 2 functionality (samples of work with references, project team details, methodology plan); Stage 3 pricing (Costing Model with VAT, SBD 6.1 if claiming goals). (ToR and SBD PDFs)
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ 11-2026/27, available from ETDP SETA tender portal; listed attachments include the ToR and GCC. (ToR.pdf; General Conditions)