TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLY QUALIFIES SERVICE PROVIDER/S FOR THEClosed

Overview

This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified service provider/s for the implementation of QCTO registered skills programmes for the Gauteng Province on behalf of the Gauteng Department of Education. The ETDP SETA invites bids to implement three QCTO-registered programmes (Assessment Practitioner; Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner; Learning and Development Facilitator) in Johannesburg Central, for a six-month period starting after SLA, with a priced cost model per programme and staged evaluation. A non-compulsory briefing is on 22 June 2026; questions by 23 June; closing 06 July 2026.

Requirements

• QCTO accreditation letters for each applicable programme and Annexure A (mandatory for evaluation).
• Proof of registration as an organisation for the respective programme(s) bidding for; NB: mandatory to be registered for the programme you bid for.
• Administrative compliance: complete SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1 as applicable) and General Conditions of Contract; provide SARS SARS PIN for tax verification; tax clearance/CSD as required.
• Resources and OH&S: proof of physical resources, proof of human resources, and Occupational Health & Safety compliance.
• Evaluation prerequisites: Stage 1 admin (completed forms), Stage 2 mandatory requirements (Annexure A and QCTO accreditation), Stage 2 functionality (minimum 70/100 points), Stage 3 pricing and specific goals.
• Pricing: cost model per programme, all inclusive of VAT, with a six-month SLA and three learner blocks (50 learners per block, starting monthly).
• Compliance with GCC/SCC; adherence to ETDP SETA procurement policies and Preferential Procurement Regulations (B-BBEE considerations apply for points).

(Document references: Annexure A and QCTO letters; three-stage submission; SBD/ GCC requirements appear across the SBD1, SBD4 forms and General Conditions of Contract attachments. See ToR_Skills Programme_QCTO_Final.pdf and General Conditions of Contract_ETDP SETA.pdf.)

How to Apply

• Briefing: attend the non-compulsory virtual briefing on 22 June 2026 at 11:00 (access details on www.etdpseta.org.za from 19 June 2026) (ToR_Skills Programme_QCTO_Final.pdf).
• Submissions: prepare a USB with three folders: Stage 1 Admin (Folder A), Stage 2 Mandatory (Phase A&B) (Folder B), Stage 3 Pricing & Specific Goals (Folder C). Bids may also be couriered or hand-delivered to 112 Main Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg 2091; closing 06 July 2026 at 11:00 (SBD1.pdf).
• Required documents (at minimum):
  • SBD1, SBD4 (Integrity declarations), GCC compliance, SARS PIN/TCS or CSD number, Annexure A, QCTO Accreditation letters, proof of resources and HR, and the pricing schedule per programme (ToR_Skills Programme_QCTO_Final.pdf; SBD1.pdf).
• Submit to: Tenderers@etdpseta.org.za for inquiries; use the physical bid box or USB submission as per the documents.
• Contacts: Tenderers@etdpseta.org.za; 011-372-3300 (phone) (SBD1.pdf; ToR_Skills Programme_QCTO_Final.pdf).