Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure Report Writing Training for the KwaZulu-Natal Growth Fund Agency (KZNGFA). The training aims to enhance the report writing skills of 10 attendees through a comprehensive in-person course, ensuring participants are equipped with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to produce high-quality reports.

Scope

• Provision of Report Writing Training for 10 delegates in person.
• The training should include a detailed course outline covering key factors relevant to report writing.
• The service provider must demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, including reference letters from similar work within the past 5 years and short resumes of facilitators.
• The duration of the course will be as per the course outline, with interaction and support provided to attendees during the training.
• The contract duration is aligned with the course days specified in the course outline.
• The procurement process involves evaluation stages including compliance, functionality, and price/goal considerations.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the tender include:

• Course Content: A detailed course outline demonstrating relevance and coverage of key report writing topics. The outline must include key factors and be tailored to the training needs.
• Accreditation: The service provider must provide accreditation certificates that facilitate training.
• Experience and Qualifications: Facilitators should possess a degree in English, Journalism, Communication, or related fields, with at least 15 years of experience in conducting training or workshops. Proof of qualifications must be attached.
• References: Submission of at least three reference letters on client letterhead, signed and dated within the last 5 years, demonstrating successful delivery of similar report writing training.
• Evaluation Criteria: The proposal will be assessed based on the quality and relevance of the course outline (30 points), accreditation certificates (10 points), references (score based on quality), and facilitator qualifications (30 points). A minimum of 70 points out of 100 is required to proceed to price evaluation.
• Pricing: The proposal must include a fixed price inclusive of VAT and all disbursements, with evaluation based on competitiveness (80 points) and achievement of specific goals (20 points).
• Specific Goals: Points are allocated based on black ownership, black women ownership, black youth ownership, and disability status, with detailed scoring criteria provided.