Objectives

The primary objective is to equip 25 differently abled participants with practical craft production and introductory entrepreneurship skills. The programme aims to foster self-reliance, promote inclusive economic participation, create sustainable income-generation pathways, and build confidence through structured peer learning and inclusive development processes.

Scope

The tender covers an Inclusive Craft Skills & Entrepreneurship Development Programme delivered under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The scope encompasses:

• Training 25 differently abled learners across four specified craft techniques.
• Providing all necessary training materials, toolkits, and specialised equipment.
• Administering participant stipends (covering transport and food) funded through the EPWP grant.
• Conducting a final presentation or showcase demonstrating participant progress and finished products.
• Implementing a sustainability strategy that facilitates market entry through local crafts fairs, exhibitions, online promotion, and direct customer engagement.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must satisfy the following technical specifications:

• Supply 25 units of 1.2m extendable loom machines, one per participant.
• Deliver curriculum-aligned training covering four NQF Level 2 Unit Standards:
  • 115128 – Identify and prepare materials, tools, and equipment for craft production (15 Credits)
  • 115131 – Make marketable craft products (10 Credits)
  • 115134 – Produce sequences of the same craft product (12 Credits)
  • 115136 – Review and finish craft products for market (10 Credits)
• Include all toolkits, consumables, and training materials within the quoted price.
• Comply with the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 2010 and the municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
• Submit all mandatory compliance documentation, including Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, Tax Compliance Status, B-BBEE proof, and verified proof of good standing with municipal accounts.

Skills Requirements

Service providers must demonstrate the following capabilities and qualifications:

• Valid registration with CATHSETA (Council for Art, Culture and Heritage SETA) and submission of a signed Declaration of Intent (DOI) letter from the SETA.
• Proven experience in delivering inclusive skills development programmes specifically designed for differently abled individuals.
• Certified facilitators competent in the specified NQF Level 2 craft unit standards and foundational entrepreneurship modules.
• Administrative capacity to manage EPWP stipend disbursements in strict adherence to grant guidelines.
• Capability to establish post-training market linkages and execute sustainability initiatives, including digital marketing and exhibition coordination.
• Full understanding of municipal procurement evaluation criteria, particularly the 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for socio-economic goals such as race-based ownership and service locality).

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme): A South African government initiative that generates temporary work and skills development opportunities. Participants receive stipends rather than formal salaries, covering basic needs like transport and meals during training.
• CATHSETA Accreditation: Mandatory sector-specific registration required for organisations delivering arts, craft, design, and heritage-related training in South Africa. Ensures curriculum alignment with national industry standards.
• NQF Level 2 Unit Standards: Part of the National Qualifications Framework, these are nationally recognised competency statements that define exact skill outcomes, assessment criteria, and credit values for vocational training.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard South African public procurement evaluation model. Bids are scored out of 100 points, with 80 allocated to price competitiveness and 20 reserved for specific socio-economic goals (e.g., Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment status and geographic proximity to the municipality).
• MBD Forms: Standardised Municipal Bidding Documents used across South African local governments to verify legal, financial, ethical, and transformation compliance during the procurement process.