# THE PROVISION OF DIPLOMACY, PROTOCOL, AND ETIQUETTE TRAINING SERVICES

> This tender closed on 2026-07-09.

- **Reference:** RFQ-HO-1508.2
- **Issuer:** [South African Maritime Safety Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-maritime-safety-authority.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-09 13:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**SAMSA solicitations a reputable training provider to deliver a specialised Diplomacy, Protocol, and Etiquette Training Services programme for SAMSA personnel.** The engagement covers design and delivery of a three-phase training programme (2–3 days per cycle) aligned to DIRCO standards, with deliverables including curriculum, facilitator training, a training toolkit, practical simulations, and post-training assessment.

Who should bid: accredited training organisations with proven experience in diplomacy, protocol, etiquette, international relations, stakeholder engagement, or related fields; able to provide reference letters, trainers with relevant qualifications, and a methodology addressing SAMSA requirements.

Deliverables and evaluation criteria are detailed in the attached annexures (A–C) of RFQ-HO-1508.2 (the attached PDF).

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in diplomacy/protocol/etiquette training with at least two reference letters; credentials on client letterhead; signed, dated, with verifiable contact details.
- Lead trainer CV showing relevant years of experience; detailed list of related assignments.
- Lead trainer qualifications (degrees: Master’s, Honours, Bachelor, etc. in relevant fields).
- Detailed methodology covering SAMSA requirements, content structure, simulations, case studies, assessment, post-training reporting, and knowledge transfer.
- Complete pricing in Annexure B; total price inclusive of VAT; pricing must be valid for the stated period.
- Compliance documents: signed SBD forms, recent CSD (not older than 3 months), SARS tax PIN/TCS (or CSD number), valid BBBEE certificate, CK1 (CIPC) registration, ID copies of listed owners, proof of address, and JV/consortium forms if applicable.
- Commitment to alignment with DIRCO protocol framework and SAMSA’s delivery site.
- Preference points rules apply (80/20 or 90/10, see SBD 6.1), with proof for specific goals (HDI, women, youth, locality) where claimed.
- No involvement with the state beyond allowable procurement processes; compliance with PFMA and related regulations.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 09 July 2026 at 11:00.
- Submission method: email bids to rfqresponses@samsa.org.za (RFQ number must appear in the subject line) (RFQ-HO-1508.2).
- Documents to submit (per Annexure A/B): Quotation on company letterhead; Signed SBD forms; CSD report; SARS Tax PIN/TCS; BBBEE; CK1; ID copies of owners; Proof of address; Consortium/Joint Venture forms if applicable; Pricing schedule in Annexure B; Detailed methodology and trainer CVs; Reference letters.
- Briefing session: N/A.
- Where documents can be obtained: The attached RFQ PDF contains Annexures A–C (RFQ-HO-1508.2). (RFQ-HO-1508.2 - THE PROVISION OF DIPLOMACY, PROTOCOL, AND ETIQUETTE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf)

## Description

THE PROVISION OF DIPLOMACY, PROTOCOL, AND ETIQUETTE TRAINING SERVICES

THE PROVISION OF DIPLOMACY, PROTOCOL, AND ETIQUETTE TRAINING SERVICES

Delivery Location: SAMSA HEAD OFFICE NO 146 LUNNON ROAD - HILLCREST - PRETORIA - 8001

## Documents

- RFQ-HO-1508.2 - THE PROVISION OF DIPLOMACY, PROTOCOL, AND ETIQUETTE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf

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