Tender Summary: Procurement of Training for 4 Officials on Cisco Training

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure comprehensive training services for four government officials. The training focuses on the Cisco Certified Support Technician (Networking) certification, encompassing a five-day programme that includes instruction, examination, and assessment to ensure competency.

Scope

• Service: Delivery of a five-day training course and examination for four participants.
• Location: Training must be conducted at the Training Service Provider's (TSP) facility.
• Exclusions: Joint ventures are explicitly prohibited.
• Components: Programme delivery, assessment, certification, and provision of aftercare and value-added benefits.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit a detailed proposal adhering to the following specifications:

• Curriculum: Content must cover Cisco Certified Support Technician (Networking).
• Documentation: Submission must include an introduction, company profile, daily programme outline, methodology description, and assessment strategy.
• Assessment: Learners must be assessed and awarded a Certificate of Competence upon completion.
• Costing: Detailed unit and group costs, including travel and accommodation where applicable, and other departmental cost items.
• Outcomes: Clear deliverables, aftercare provisions, and uncoded value-add benefits must be outlined.
• Timeline: Implementation period is five days, aligned with the proposed programme outline.
• Accreditation: Proof of Cisco accreditation and institutional accreditation as a training service provider is mandatory. Secondary accreditations may be included.
• Submission Format: All bid forms must be filled in by hand; typed submissions are not accepted.

Skills and Qualification Requirements

• Facilitator Expertise: Facilitators must hold qualifications in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and possess specific Cisco Certified Support Technician (Networking) certification.
• Certification: A valid facilitation certificate is critical for all trainers.
• Consistency: Curriculum Vitae (CVs) submitted must correspond to the actual facilitators deployed. Any replacement requires prior submission of a facilitator with equivalent qualifications.
• Provider Credentials: The bidder must demonstrate Cisco accreditation and institutional accreditation as a training service provider.

Explanation of Key Terms

• CCST: Cisco Certified Support Technician, a technical certification validating skills in network support.
• TSP: Training Service Provider, referring to the successful bidder delivering the training.
• CSD: Central Supplier Database, the South African government's repository for supplier registration.
• SBD: Standard Bidding Document, official forms used for procurement compliance and declarations.
• 80/20 Preference System: An evaluation method where 80 points are allocated for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific social goals (e.g., ownership by women, youth, SMMEs, persons with disabilities, or enterprises located in Limpopo Province).
• Hand-Filled Requirement: A strict procedural constraint requiring bidders to complete all forms manually; electronic or typed forms will likely result in disqualification.

Compliance and Administrative Notes

Bidders must comply with tax regulations, register on the CSD, and disclose director/shareholder relationships. Failure to provide required documentation or comply with terms may render the bid invalid. Preference points for specific goals require proof; failure to submit proof results in zero points claimed for those goals.