Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified service provider to conduct new venture training for the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality. The initiative aims to equip individuals with practical entrepreneurial knowledge and business management skills to establish and sustain small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs), thereby fostering local economic development and community upliftment.

Scope of Work

• Deliver structured new venture training to 20 participants.
• Develop and supply comprehensive training manuals and learning resources.
• Administer assessments and compile detailed assessment reports for submission.
• Issue accredited certificates upon successful candidate completion.
• Provide daily breakfast, tea, and lunch for all attendees, with catering required to be sourced within the municipality.
• The municipality retains responsibility for providing the training venue and transporting beneficiaries.
• Payment will be processed in two installments: 50% upon completion of the training sessions and 50% upon verified submission of accredited certificates.

Technical Requirements

• Service provider must hold current accreditation for Unit Standard 66249 at NQF Level 4.
• Curriculum must cover five core learning outcomes: identifying and creating new ventures, demonstrating business interpersonal skills, understanding basic market economics, applying business principles to manage new ventures, and comprehending leadership and management functions.
• Bidders must submit valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate, company registration documents, certified identification copies of all directors/members, and fully completed mandatory municipal bidding forms (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9).
• Proof that the bidder and its directors are not in arrears with municipal services for more than 90 days is compulsory.
• Documentation supporting specific preference goals (geographic jurisdiction and ownership demographics) must accompany CSD summaries and CIPC address records.

Skills Requirements

• Proven expertise in facilitating entrepreneurial and business development training aligned with NQF Level 4 standards.
• Capacity to design, deliver, and assess training modules covering venture creation, operational management, economics, and leadership.
• Ability to produce professional training manuals and administer standardized competency assessments.
• Experience in issuing nationally accredited certificates and compiling comprehensive training evaluation reports.
• Documented track record of executing similar training projects, including verifiable client references and historical project values.

Notable Terms and Conditions

80/20 Preferential Procurement System: Bid evaluation allocates 80 points to price and 20 points to specific goals. Preference points are awarded based on the bidder's physical operating jurisdiction (Dr NDZ LM, Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal, or outside the province) and ownership demographics (black South African women, youth, or persons with disabilities meeting minimum equity thresholds). Valid proof must be submitted via CSD summaries and CIPC documentation.

Accreditation & Certification Requirement: The mandate for "accredited certificates" means the provider must be registered with the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) or Quality Council to validate and issue certificates recognized under the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Mandatory Compliance Declarations: Bidders must complete standard municipal procurement forms addressing conflict of interest, preferential procurement claims, past supply chain management practices, and independent bid determination. Submission of all compulsory documents is strictly enforced; omission results in immediate disqualification.