Objectives

The primary objective is to procure a qualified service provider to deliver a professional business coaching programme that develops accredited coaching competencies, fostering personal development and enhancing organisational performance within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment.

Scope

• Delivery of a face-to-face coaching training programme located around Gauteng.
• Programme duration must span a minimum of three months.
• Curriculum covers business scenarios, performance optimisation, team dynamics, counselling, mentoring, integrative coaching practices, and personal/professional transformation.
• Participants will receive a certificate of competence upon successful completion.
• All quoted prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT, delivery costs, and statutory levies (PAYE, UIF, SDL).

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory Accreditation: The coaching programme must hold current approval and accreditation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and satisfy ACSTH (Accredited Coach Specific Training Hours) standards. It must also qualify as a Level 1 approved programme. Failure to provide valid ICF and ACSTH certificates results in immediate disqualification.
• Quotation Format: Bidders must submit a formal quotation on official company letterhead, clearly listing line items, validity period, banking details, contact information, and the Central Supplier Database (CSD) MAAA number.
• Compliance Documentation: Submission of completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), proof of tax compliance, and active CSD registration are compulsory.
• Evaluation Criteria: Scoring is weighted at 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific procurement goals. Preference points are awarded exclusively to bidders demonstrating more than 50% ownership by Black people, women, or persons with disabilities, supported by verified documentation (e.g., CIPC ownership certificates, SANAS/B-BBEE certificates, or sworn affidavits).
• Contractual Rights: The department retains the right to conduct due diligence, request additional validation, negotiate prices with recommended providers, extend bid validity, and reject incomplete or non-compliant submissions without obligation to award the contract.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and facilitating accredited executive and business coaching curricula aligned with international standards.
• Proficiency in adult learning methodologies, competency-based coaching frameworks, and psychological integrative practices.
• Proven track record in delivering corporate transformation programmes, team performance optimisation, and mentoring strategies.
• Facilitators must possess recognised coaching credentials and practical experience in guiding professionals through personal and organisational development.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• ICF (International Coaching Federation): The global standard-setting body for professional coaching education and credentialing. Accreditation ensures the training programme meets rigorous ethical, competency, and pedagogical benchmarks.
• ACSTH (Accredited Coach Specific Training Hours): An ICF-recognised pathway that validates the exact number of dedicated coaching training hours completed by participants, ensuring alignment with international credentialing requirements.
• Level 1 Approved Programme: Denotes a foundational tier of coaching certification within the ICF framework, focusing on core coaching competencies, basic application techniques, and introductory transformation methodologies.
• SBD Forms: Standardised South African government procurement templates used to verify bidder eligibility, tax status, demographic ownership, and legal compliance declarations.
• CSD MAAA: The Central Supplier Database Master Account Admin Access identifier, required for verifying supplier registration, payment routing, and compliance tracking in the public sector.