Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure catering services for the AmaJuba District Office, supporting initiatives aimed at behavioral change among young women and girls, and addressing specific campaigns such as the "1 million back to care" initiative. The service aims to provide meals for specified events on designated dates, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of catering services for two events scheduled on 19th and 26th September 2025 at Majuba TVET College and Ngubhwe TVET College, respectively.
• Preparation and delivery of meals for approximately 400 people per event, including specific menu items such as grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, fruit juice, bottled water, and other specified items.
• Delivery of meals and bottled water at specified times (by 12:00 PM for the first event and 21:00 PM for the second).
• Adherence to specified quality standards (SABS) and detailed specifications provided in annexures.
• Compliance with procurement policies, including preference points and specific goal considerations.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Provision of catering for approximately 400 individuals per event, with detailed menu specifications including:
• USU, UJEQE, INHLOKO, steamed vegetables (spinach & cabbage)
• Grilled chicken quarter leg with buttered rolls
• Fruit juice (330ml) and bottled water (500ml)
• Serviettes and other consumables
• Meals must be prepared in accordance with the specified quality standards (SABS).
• All meals must be delivered fresh and on time, with delivery times specified as 12:00 PM for the first event and 21:00 PM for the second.
• Suppliers must provide samples if required, and ensure compliance with the detailed specifications outlined in annexures.
• Bidder must demonstrate capacity to deliver, including providing proof of previous deliveries and relevant documentation.
• Adherence to the evaluation criteria, including administrative compliance, capacity to deliver, compliance with specifications, and price/points system.

In summary, the tender seeks a qualified catering service provider capable of delivering high-quality, timely, and compliant catering solutions for specified events, supporting health and behavioral change initiatives within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health framework.