Tender Summary: RFQ26/27/028 – Cooking Training

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver structured culinary training to twenty-eight learners. The program aims to equip participants with foundational competencies in convenience food preparation, adhering to nationally recognized occupational standards and municipal health and safety regulations.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for:

• Conducting hands-on and theoretical training for twenty-eight learners on Introduction to Cook Convenience Foods.
• Supplying all necessary training materials, kitchen equipment, ingredients, and protective gear required for practical sessions.
• Designing a curriculum that aligns with ten specified SAQA Unit Standards, covering workplace security, safety protocols, personal hygiene, professional presentation, knife maintenance, and the preparation of fruits, vegetables, boiled/poached/steamed items, and reconstituted meals.
• Developing and submitting a comprehensive implementation plan detailing the training schedule, pedagogical approach, resource distribution, and evaluation methods.
• Ensuring all training activities comply with applicable South African occupational health and safety legislation.
• Providing a detailed cost breakdown and fulfilling all municipal supply chain management compliance obligations.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit verifiable documentation demonstrating compliance with the following:

• Current accreditation from CATHSSETA or another recognized Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).
• Official certification confirming accreditation for the Professional Cook Convenience Foods Unit Standards.
• Evidence of prior relevant training experience, supported by three independent client references.
• A detailed training plan and course outline synchronized with the project timeframe.
• Valid COIDA registration certificate.
• Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration number and Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN.
• Completion of all mandatory municipal bidding declarations (MBD 3.1, MBD 4, MBD 8, MBD 9, and MBD 7.1).
• All quotations must appear on official company letterhead, be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT, and maintain validity for thirty days after the closing date.
• Proposals must be physically hand-delivered in a sealed, correctly labeled envelope to the designated quotation box before the deadline; electronic, faxed, or late submissions will be automatically disqualified.

Skills Requirements

The lead facilitator must demonstrate:

• A minimum qualification of a National Diploma in Hospitality Management or an equivalent accredited qualification.
• Proven instructional expertise in delivering vocational training specifically focused on convenience food preparation and culinary fundamentals.
• Strong classroom and practical supervision capabilities to effectively translate theoretical concepts into kitchen proficiency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety protocols, cross-contamination control, proper knife handling techniques, and standard cooking methodologies as mandated by the referenced SAQA standards.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

PPPFA 80/20 Preference System: The evaluation employs a weighted scoring model where eighty percent of points are allocated for competitive pricing, and twenty percent are reserved for Specific Goals tied to transformation criteria (e.g., historically disadvantaged Black-owned, women-owned, or disabled-owned enterprises meeting prescribed equity thresholds).

CSD & TCS Verification: Bidders must register on the Central Supplier Database and obtain a Tax Compliance Status PIN via SARS eFiling. These digital credentials replace traditional paper tax clearance certificates and serve as real-time verification of legal standing and fiscal compliance.

SAQA Unit Standards Alignment: Training content must map directly to nationally recognized competency frameworks administered by the South African Qualifications Authority, ensuring standardized skill assessment and learner certification eligibility.

MBD Forms: Standardized Municipal Bidding Documents required across South African local government entities to formally declare bid independence, past performance history, conflict of interest status, and contract acceptance. Incomplete or missing MBD forms render a proposal non-responsive.