Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint professional advisors to support the implementation of the Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) and related projects. This includes providing technical, legal, facilitation, and change management support to ensure a fair, transparent, and effective transition of the public transport industry, particularly taxi and bus operators, into a structured, integrated system.

The specific goals include ensuring impartial negotiations, stakeholder engagement, industry transformation, and capacity building, with a focus on fairness, inclusivity, and operational feasibility.

Scope

The scope encompasses multiple functional areas:

• Part A: Independent Facilitation and Secretariat Services – overseeing negotiations, establishing rules of engagement, training industry representatives, and documenting proceedings.
• Part B: Technical Advisory for Public Transport Operators – providing data collection, stakeholder mapping, route rationalisation, fleet planning, business model structuring, and infrastructure assessments.
• Part C: Change Management and Industry Support – designing change management programs, awareness campaigns, peer dialogue facilitation, and operator transition support.

The advisors will support the planning, negotiation, and implementation phases, ensuring technical, operational, and social considerations are addressed comprehensively.

Technical Requirements

• Provision of impartial facilitation and secretariat services for negotiations.
• Expert advice on stakeholder identification, data verification, route mapping, fleet and depot planning, and institutional design.
• Development of operational, contractual, and performance management frameworks.
• Design and delivery of training, workshops, and capacity-building activities.
• Support for stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and change management activities.
• Preparation of reports, maps, and documentation to support decision-making and transparency.
• Adherence to relevant policies, regulations, and standards, including CIDB, MFMA, and the Constitution.

Skills Requirements

The tenderers must demonstrate the following skills and expertise:

• Independent Facilitator: Neutrality, facilitation skills, negotiation training, and experience in multi-stakeholder negotiations.
• Legal Advisor: Expertise in public transport law, contracts, and regulatory frameworks.
• Financial Modeller: Experience in transport sector valuations, cost modelling, and economic analysis.
• Transport Planning Specialist: Route planning, fleet management, depot design, and infrastructure expertise.
• Change Management Expert: Skills in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and social facilitation.
• Data & GIS Analyst: Proficiency in spatial analysis, data collection, and mapping tools.
• Communication & Workshop Coordinator: Experience in public engagement, training delivery, and event management.

Additionally, key personnel should have relevant qualifications, extensive experience (preferably over 7 years in their respective fields), and proven track records in similar projects, with strong skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, technical advisory, and change management.