Objectives

The primary objective is to equip twenty-six departmental officials with the necessary knowledge and practical driving competencies to successfully obtain their Code 2 Learner’s Licences and Driver’s Licences. The programme specifically targets individuals with minimal or no prior driving experience, ensuring they achieve full licensing compliance through structured adult education.

Scope of Work

The service provider will deliver a comprehensive training curriculum encompassing both theoretical instruction and hands-on practical sessions. Key components include:

• A minimum ten-day programme for Code 2 Learner’s Licences and a minimum twenty-five-day programme for Code 2 Driver’s Licences.
• At least twenty-five hours of supervised practical driving per participant.
• Provision of a fully operational, secure training yard and roadworthy vehicles suitable for adult learners.
• Delivery of theoretical modules covering traffic regulations, road signage, vehicle controls, emergency procedures, and basic mechanical tasks.
• Continuous assessment, progress monitoring, and facilitation of booking candidates at the official testing centre.
• Provision of supplementary practice sessions for candidates who require additional preparation before formal testing.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate strict compliance with regulatory and operational standards:

• Registration with the relevant provincial Department of Transport and valid accreditation for driver training.
• All instructors and support staff must possess police fingerprint clearance certificates and hold valid, DLTC-validated driver licences.
• Submission of comprehensive curricula vitae detailing extensive experience in adult driving education and project delivery.
• Provision of verifiable references confirming successful execution of comparable training contracts.
• Full adherence to administrative submission requirements, including Central Supplier Database registration, tax compliance verification, and completion of all standard bidding forms.
• Documentation supporting claims for preferential procurement points must be submitted alongside the bid.

Skills Requirements

The appointed service provider must employ qualified personnel with the following competencies:

• Certified driving instructors proficient in adult pedagogy, capable of adapting teaching methods to accommodate varying literacy and numeracy levels.
• Expertise in traffic law, defensive driving techniques, vehicle dynamics, and standardised testing protocols.
• Strong project management capabilities to ensure strict adherence to the minimum ten-day and twenty-five-day delivery timelines.
• Administrative proficiency to manage candidate records, coordinate testing centre bookings, and maintain accurate training logs.
• Risk management and safety oversight skills to guarantee zero incidents during practical driving exercises.

Key Terms & Procurement Framework

• Two-Stage Evaluation: Bids undergo a preliminary functionality assessment requiring a minimum score of sixty out of one hundred points. Only technically compliant bids advance to the financial evaluation stage.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A standard public procurement scoring model allocating eighty points to competitive pricing and twenty points to designated socio-economic goals, including black ownership, women-owned enterprises, youth participation, disability inclusion, and local municipal area promotion.
• DLTC (Driving Licence Testing Centre): The statutory government facility responsible for administering official learner and driver licence examinations. Candidates must pass these assessments to receive legal licensing documentation.
• CSD (Central Supplier Database): The mandatory national registry for all entities seeking to contract with government departments. Active registration and tax compliance are prerequisites for bid eligibility.