Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure specialized training services for a single delegate. The goal is to develop the delegate's competency in Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) to ensure organizational resilience against disruptions, aligned with internationally recognized standards.

Scope of Work

The scope covers the end-to-end delivery of a structured training program for one participant. Key deliverables include:

• Comprehensive instruction on BCMS principles and implementation.
• Administration of a formal examination to validate learning outcomes.
• Provision of all instructional materials, assessment tools, and certification-ready documentation.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must comply with the following technical, financial, and administrative conditions:

• Firm Pricing: All quoted amounts must be fixed and non-negotiable. Prices contingent on exchange rate fluctuations or market volatility will be disqualified.
• Quotation Validity: The offer must remain binding for ninety (90) days from the bid closing date.
• Tax Treatment: Unit prices must exclude Value-Added Tax. The final grand total must include VAT at 15%, applicable only to suppliers registered with the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
• Submission Format: All quotations must be printed and submitted on official company letterhead.
• Currency: Financial submissions must be denominated exclusively in South African Rand (ZAR).

Skills Requirements

Although specific instructor credentials are not explicitly listed in the provided excerpt, successful bidders must inherently possess:

• Certified trainers with proven expertise in ISO 22301 BCMS frameworks.
• Capability to design and conduct standardized competency assessments/examinations.
• Experience in corporate capacity building, including curriculum customization for business continuity planning and crisis management.

Explanation of Key Terms

ISO 22301: The global standard for Business Continuity Management Systems. It provides a framework for organizations to identify potential threats, assess impacts, and establish processes to maintain critical operations during emergencies.

Firm Prices: A pricing model where the supplier guarantees the quoted amount remains unchanged throughout the validity period, regardless of external economic factors such as inflation or currency shifts.

SBD 3.1 & Annexure B: Standard South African public procurement templates used to capture bid pricing, ensure transparency, and align with National Treasury bidding regulations.