Tender Summary: PTQ26-127 – First Aid Level 1-3 Training Intervention

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified training provider to deliver a structured First Aid Level 1–3 intervention for twenty (20) departmental officials. The programme aims to equip delegates with essential life-saving competencies, emergency response protocols, and theoretical knowledge aligned with national qualification standards.

Scope of Work

The service entails a five-day intensive, in-house contact training session covering comprehensive first aid principles. Key deliverables include:

• Theoretical and practical instruction on first aid legislation, triage, anatomy, positioning, and scene/patient assessment.
• Hands-on training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking management, bleeding control, wound care, burns, fractures, sprains, head/spinal injuries, and shock.
• Emergency response modules addressing medical emergencies, poisoning, bites/stings, chest/abdominal injuries, environmental hazards, drowning, and childbirth.
• Execution of complete patient simulation exercises and guidance on legally mandated first aid kit contents.

Technical Requirements

• Accreditation: The service provider must hold full accreditation from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or a relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).
• NQF Alignment: Training must comply with NQF Level 2 standards.
• Delivery Format: Strictly in-house contact sessions over a continuous five-day period.
• Cohort Size: Capacity to accommodate and effectively train exactly twenty delegates.
• Administrative Compliance: Submission of all mandatory procurement documentation, including CSD registration, tax compliance verification, B-BBEE proof, and preference points claim forms.

Skills & Qualification Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in delivering accredited first aid curricula at NQF Level 2.
• Certified instructors proficient in facilitating both classroom theory and practical, scenario-based simulations.
• Ability to manage group dynamics, maintain safety standards, and assess delegate competency throughout the five-day programme.
• Administrative competence to navigate public sector compliance, including board resolutions, disclosure declarations, and contractual obligations.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• PPPFA 80/20 Preference Point System: Bid evaluation uses an 80/20 scoring model where 80 points are allocated for competitive pricing and 20 points for designated socioeconomic goals. Points are awarded for entities that are at least 51% owned by historically disadvantaged groups (black people, black women, black youth, or persons with disabilities) or those located within a specific municipality/province. Valid proof (SANAS-accredited certificates or sworn affidavits) is mandatory.
• CSD & TCS Mandatory Registration: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a SARS-issued Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN. This verifies financial viability and tax standing before contract award.
• General Conditions of Contract (GCC): Standard, non-negotiable government clauses governing performance security, delivery timelines, delay penalties, termination rights, dispute resolution, and liability limits. These form the binding legal framework for the engagement.