Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure professional training services focused on Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) for the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The initiative aims to strengthen institutional compliance frameworks, mitigate operational risks, and equip personnel with practical knowledge to uphold public sector governance standards.

Scope

The scope encompasses the complete delivery of CRMP training, including programme design, facilitation, and provision of relevant learning materials. The service provider must also commit to offering post-training support services whenever requested by the SIU. All activities must be executed within agreed timelines, adhere to the SIU’s operational environment, and result in measurable training outcomes as defined in the deliverables framework.

Technical Requirements

• Submit a formal quotation on official company letterhead, featuring a clear cost breakdown and prices inclusive of VAT.
• Provide proof of tax compliance via the Central Supplier Database (CSD) summary report or a valid SARS PIN/certificate.
• Attach a current B-BBEE status verification certificate or a sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
• Ensure all quotations remain valid for ninety days from the official closing date.
• Complete all mandatory procurement forms (SBD documents) truthfully and sign all required declarations.
• Successfully pass the SIU’s internal integrity screening and state security agency vetting prior to contract award.
• Adhere to a strict no-pre-payment policy; remuneration will be processed within thirty days of receiving a compliant invoice against verified deliverables.
• Maintain full compliance with the SIU’s Supply Chain Management policies and general contract conditions.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and facilitating compliance, risk management, and anti-corruption training programmes.
• Proven experience delivering corporate training to statutory bodies, government departments, or public sector entities.
• Strong project management and logistical coordination capabilities to schedule sessions, manage participants, and execute post-support obligations.
• Ability to submit a comprehensive technical proposal detailing methodology, trainer credentials, assessment strategies, and implementation timelines.
• Familiarity with South African legislative frameworks governing public finance, procurement, and institutional integrity.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model where eighty percent of the scoring weight is allocated to price competitiveness, while twenty percent is reserved for socio-economic transformation goals, primarily B-BBEE status levels and specific ownership targets (e.g., enterprises with majority black ownership).
• CSD Tax Compliance Status: A National Treasury verification mechanism that confirms a supplier’s tax clearance standing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), ensuring fiscal legality before any contractual engagement.
• Internal Integrity & State Security Vetting: Mandatory background investigations conducted by the procuring entity and national security authorities to assess bidder suitability, focusing on financial probity, criminal records, and potential conflicts of interest.
• Post-Support Service: An ongoing obligation for the service provider to remain available for follow-up consultations, troubleshooting, or supplementary training modules after the initial delivery, as directed by the client.
• No Pre-Payments: A standard public sector financial control measure prohibiting advance payments; funds are disbursed solely upon verified completion of contracted outputs and submission of valid invoices.