Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified service provider to deliver the “Design and Develop Learning Programme” course to nominated workplace staff. The training aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required to conduct outcomes-based assessments within Education, Training and Development environments.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will deliver a structured training programme for a maximum of 15 learners over a period of three to five contact days. Responsibilities include:

• Providing a fully operational learning venue equipped with adequate ventilation, hygienic facilities, flip charts, audio systems, and projection equipment.
• Supplying comprehensive catering services for all meals and refreshments throughout the training period, accommodating special dietary requirements.
• Developing and submitting detailed Training, Assessment, and Moderation Plans prior to commencement.
• Providing all necessary learning materials, stationery, and digital presentation resources.
• Facilitating instruction, managing assessments, and issuing laminated certificates of competency upon course completion.
• Submitting a final comprehensive report, attendance registers, and a formal invoice to the department.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must comply with strict public procurement guidelines, submitting complete documentation in black ink without correction fluid. The evaluation utilizes a two-stage process: administrative compliance followed by a technical functionality assessment requiring a minimum threshold of 60 out of 100 points. Proposals falling below this benchmark are automatically disqualified. Financial bids are scored using an 80/20 preference point system, allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated socio-economic transformation goals. Providers must hold valid accreditation from relevant sector education and training authorities. All pricing must be firm, VAT-inclusive, and valid for 60 days post-closing. Standard government general conditions of contract apply.

Skills Requirements

Facilitators and trainers must possess recognized qualifications in training and development management. They must demonstrate proven practical experience, having previously facilitated between five and ten sessions of this specific course. Required competencies include instructional design, assessment moderation, logistical coordination, and participant certification management. Facilitators must also be prepared to present official identification on-site for verification purposes.

Explanation of Key Terms

• Outcomes-Based Assessments: A training methodology focused on verifying that learners can perform specific, predefined tasks to a set standard rather than merely accumulating theoretical knowledge.
• Portfolio of Evidence (PoE): A structured collection of work samples, assignments, and assessment records used to formally document a learner’s competency against national qualification standards.
• Two-Envelope System: A procurement evaluation method where technical proposals are opened and assessed first; only bidders meeting the minimum technical score have their financial proposals opened for further evaluation.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement scoring model where 80% of the total evaluation points are awarded based on the lowest compliant price, and 20% are allocated for specific socio-economic goals such as black ownership, women-owned enterprises, youth participation, disability inclusion, and local economic development.