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Western Cape Health Tender: 3-Year Nursing Campus Services

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The Western Cape Government, Department of Health and Wellness, has published a comprehensive tender for the provision of integrated services at the Western Cape College of Nursing, Southern Cape Campus in George for a three-year period.

Scope of Services

The tender covers two distinct sites with specific requirements:

Student Residence, Old Rundle College:

  • Meal delivery service: Breakfast, lunch items (pre-packed by students), supper, and a meal booking system
  • Cleaning and refuse disposal in public areas, kitchens, dining and ablution facilities, and student bedrooms
  • Pest control and sanitary bin exchange and maintenance
  • Facility management: Overseeing meals, cleaning, OHS compliance, asset and key management, room allocation, and safety standards

Nursing Campus, 1 Herrie Street:

  • Cleaning and refuse disposal in public areas, kitchens, ablution facilities, and offices
  • Pest control and sanitary bin removal

Staffing Requirements

The service provider must supply a dedicated team including:

  • 1 x Facility Manager (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
  • 4 x Cleaning staff (full-time, with weekend and public holiday coverage)
  • Additional cleaning staff for deep cleaning (2 weeks mid-year and 2 weeks year-end)
  • Relief staff for absences and leave
  • Staff to cover the breakfast run (06h00 to 09h00) before the facility manager comes on duty

Meal Service Specifications

The meal delivery service is designed for a maximum of 100 students per year, operating 48 out of 52 weeks. The service provider must:

  • Develop and implement a 5-week summer and winter menu cycle in accordance with the Provincial Meal Plan
  • Provide daily main meals, weekly perishable food items (bread, milk, margarine, fruit, yoghurt), and monthly dry goods ration packs
  • Accommodate special dietary requirements including diabetic, low-sodium, vegetarian, vegan, allergen-free, and religious diets (e.g., Halal)
  • Deliver meals in 3-division disposable, recyclable containers with lids and food-grade sealing tape
  • Maintain a valid Certificate of Acceptability (CoA) for the off-site kitchen and transport vehicles

Compulsory Briefing Session

  • Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
  • Time: 10:00
  • Venue: Classroom 2, Western Cape College of Nursing Southern Cape Campus, 1 Herrie Street, Dormehlsdrift, George

A 10-minute allowance will be made; latecomers will be excluded. Attendance is mandatory.

Mandatory Documentation

Bidders must submit:

  • WCBD1, WCBD3.2 (Pricing Schedules), WCBD4 (Declaration of Interest), and WCBD6.1 (Preference Claim Form)
  • Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and B-BBEE Certificate
  • Certificate of Acceptability (CoA) for the food preparation facility
  • Proof of registration with COIDA and UIF
  • Public Liability Insurance (minimum R3 million)
  • Annexure B: Company profile (qualifications, experience, nearest office)
  • Example of proposed 5-week summer and winter cycle menus

Evaluation Criteria

The tender follows the 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must demonstrate at least 5 years’ experience in catering in the public sector or hospitality industry. A functionality evaluation will assess proposed menus, staffing structures, and service delivery methodology.

Key Dates and Submission

  • Closing Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:00
  • Submission: Sealed bid box at the Western Cape Government Building (next to Cape High Court), junction of Dorp and Keerom Streets, Cape Town
  • Validity Period: 90 days from closing date
  • Contract Duration: 3 years (with option to extend)

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Contact Details

  • SCM Enquiries: Mr Rashaad Matthews – 021-483-2550 / rashaad.matthews@westerncape.gov.za
  • Technical Enquiries: Dr Sundira Moffian – 044-813-1993/1941 / Sundira.Moffian@westerncape.gov.za

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