Objectives

The primary objective is to procure specialized training services for a Close Protection Officer, ensuring the participant attains a nationally recognized qualification aligned with municipal security operational standards and legislative requirements.

Scope

The tender covers the delivery of a single training placement for a Close Protection Officer course. The service encompasses comprehensive theoretical instruction, practical assessments, and certification leading to the National Certificate in General Security Practices. Shortlisted suppliers will be required to submit verifiable proof of institutional accreditation; failure to provide this documentation constitutes non-compliance and grounds for disqualification.

Technical Requirements

• Curriculum and assessment must strictly adhere to SAQA Unit Standard/ID 58577 at NQF Level 3.
• Provider must hold current, valid accreditation from the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) or recognized accrediting body.
• All tender submissions must be completed exclusively via the designated online portal; fax submissions will not be accepted.
• Tender pricing must remain binding for a minimum period of thirty days from the submission deadline.
• Successful bidders must be fully registered on the municipality’s official supplier database prior to contract execution.
• Bidders must comply with the General Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Purchase, and the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022.

Skills Requirements

• Instructors must possess recognized pedagogical qualifications and substantial industry experience in close protection, threat assessment, and general security operations.
• Training providers must demonstrate capacity to facilitate both classroom-based and field-based modules that meet NQF Level 3 competency benchmarks.
• Administrative personnel must be proficient in managing accreditation documentation, learner progress tracking, examination administration, and certification issuance in line with national education frameworks.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring methodology where eighty percent of evaluation points are allocated to price competitiveness, and twenty percent are awarded based on the bidder’s verified historical transformation status (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment).
• SAQA US/ID 58577: The official identifier assigned by the South African Qualifications Authority to the specific unit standard governing the curriculum, ensuring standardized learning outcomes, credit accumulation, and national recognition across sectors.
• NQF Level 3: A classification within the National Qualifications Framework denoting an intermediate skill level requiring foundational theoretical knowledge, applied practical skills, and structured problem-solving capabilities in security operations.
• Accreditation Requirement: Mandatory validation that the training provider is officially authorized by the relevant regulatory body to deliver, assess, and certify NQF-aligned courses. Submission of unaccredited or expired credentials results in immediate non-compliance.