Tender Summary: First Aid Level 1 and 2 Course

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure professional training services to deliver First Aid Level 1 and Level 2 courses for municipal staff. The goal is to equip 25 delegates with essential emergency response skills and valid certifications. The procurement also aims to ensure strict adherence to municipal supply chain management policies, including preferential procurement regulations and mandatory supplier registration.

Scope of Work

• Service Delivery: Provision of a combined First Aid Level 1 and Level 2 Course.
• Participant Volume: Training for 25 delegates.
• Duration: The course must be conducted over a period of three days.
• Inclusions: The service provider must include lunch for all participants. The offering must encompass the First Aid Level 1 component.
• Documentation Support: The provider must be prepared to submit accreditation documents for the course upon request after the tender closing date.

Technical Requirements

• Accreditation Verification: Bidders must hold valid accreditation documents for the First Aid Level 1 and Level 2 courses. These documents will be requested post-closing and must be provided within three working days of the request.
• Supplier Registration: Acceptance of the tender is conditional upon the successful registration of the service provider on the Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database.
• Submission Protocol: All tender responses must be submitted online. Fax submissions are explicitly rejected.
• Price Validity: Tender prices must remain valid for a minimum of thirty days from the tender date.
• Regulatory Compliance: Bidders must comply with the General Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Purchase, and the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022.

Skills and Competency Requirements

• Training Capability: The provider must demonstrate expertise in delivering accredited First Aid training at both Level 1 and Level 2 standards.
• Operational Capacity: The provider must have the logistical capacity to manage 25 delegates over three days, including meal provision.
• Administrative Responsiveness: The provider must be capable of responding swiftly to information requests regarding accreditation and maintaining active status on the municipal supplier database.

Explanation of Key Terms

• 80/20 System: This refers to the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022. It is an evaluation methodology where preference points are awarded based on specific socio-economic goals, such as empowerment of historically disadvantaged groups, rather than price alone. This system significantly influences the scoring and selection process.
• Accreditation Documents: Official evidence that the training provider and the course curriculum are recognized by a relevant regulatory authority. These documents confirm that the training meets established standards and that delegates will receive legitimate certification upon completion.