Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure professional training and certification support for the PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation methodology. The goal is to equip Statistics South Africa personnel with standardized project management competencies, ensuring consistent application of internationally recognized frameworks across organizational projects and improving delivery predictability, risk management, and governance.

Scope

The scope encompasses the complete delivery of PRINCE2 Foundation-level training and associated certification preparation, including:

• Provision of official, up-to-date course materials, workbooks, and digital learning resources
• Delivery of structured instructional sessions covering PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes
• Administration of practice assessments, mock examinations, and candidate preparation guidance
• Compliance with national public procurement documentation, tax verification, and empowerment reporting requirements

Technical Requirements

• Provider must hold current accreditation as a licensed PRINCE2 training partner recognized by the official certification authority
• All courseware must align with the latest approved PRINCE2 syllabus and adhere to recognized pedagogical standards
• Training delivery must support flexible modalities (virtual, hybrid, or in-person) with secure access to learning management systems and assessment platforms
• Supplier must submit valid tax compliance verification, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment documentation, and comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and General Conditions of Contract

Skills Requirements

• Lead instructors must possess active PRINCE2 Trainer accreditation and demonstrated experience delivering Foundation-level courses to public sector or corporate audiences
• Facilitators must exhibit strong command of adult learning principles, classroom management, and exam preparation strategies
• Support staff must demonstrate proficiency in instructional design, assessment administration, and learner progress tracking
• Administrative personnel must be familiar with South African tender evaluation criteria, supplier qualification protocols, and statutory compliance reporting

Explanation of Key Terms

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments): A process-driven project management methodology widely adopted across government and private sectors. The Foundation level provides core knowledge of the method’s terminology, seven guiding principles, nine themes, and seven processes, enabling practitioners to apply the framework consistently within project environments.

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE): A South African regulatory framework that evaluates supplier performance across ownership, management control, skills development, enterprise preference, and socio-economic development to promote economic transformation and equitable market participation.

Tax Compliance PIN / Central Supplier Database (CSD): Official identifiers issued by the South African Revenue Service and national procurement registry to verify a bidder’s tax standing and registration eligibility prior to contract award. These ensure transparency and compliance with public finance management regulations.