The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa invites bids for the accreditation of a panel of training service providers for a period of three years. This Request for Accreditation (RFA) aims to create a pre-approved pool of competent providers to deliver a broad range of learning and development interventions across the organization .
Tender Overview
Tender Number: T11-09-26
Organ of State: Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa
Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open-Tender)
Province: National
Closing Date: 01 October 2026 at 11:00
Contract Duration: Three (03) years
Validity Period: 180 business days
Briefing Session: 15 September 2026 at 11:00 (Non-Compulsory Virtual Session)
Comprehensive Scope of Work
The appointed training service providers may be required to design, develop, customise, facilitate, assess, coordinate, evaluate and deliver learning interventions on an as-and-when-required basis . Bidders may apply for one or more of the nine Capability Categories based on their expertise and accreditation.
Key categories include:
- Executive Leadership, Strategy and Governance: Executive leadership development, strategic leadership, board governance, and ESG leadership
- Banking, Finance, Insurance and Agribusiness: Development finance, credit assessment, insurance fundamentals, agricultural finance, and client relationship management
- Risk, Legal, Compliance and Assurance: Enterprise risk management, King V, PFMA, POPIA, anti-money laundering, and corporate law
- Digital, Technology, Data and AI: Artificial Intelligence, generative AI, Microsoft 365, Power BI, data analytics, and cybersecurity
- People, Talent and Organisational Capability: Strategic HR, talent management, organisational development, culture transformation, and employee wellness
- Business Excellence, Projects and Operational Effectiveness: Project management, Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, and design thinking
- Professional, Behavioural and Future Skills: Communication, business writing, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and conflict management
- Accredited Qualifications, Learning Solutions and Talent Pipelines: Learnerships, occupational qualifications, instructional design, e-learning development, and learning analytics
- Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics: Strategic sourcing, contract management, and National Treasury SCM framework
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must comply with strict eligibility criteria for automatic disqualification:
- Valid and Current Accreditation: Proof of accreditation with QCTO, SETA, CHE, or Continued Professional Development certificates
- Capability Categories: Select one or more applicable categories for which the bidder intends to offer services
- SBD 1 and SBD 4: Fully completed and duly signed Invitation to bid and disclosure forms
- Tax and CSD Compliance: Proof of good standing with SARS and registration on the Central Supplier Database
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Evaluation and Preference Points
Bids will be assessed in two stages. Only bidders meeting mandatory requirements proceed to the technical/functionality evaluation. A minimum threshold of 70 out of 100 points must be achieved to proceed to price and preference evaluation. The final stage will use either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system based on the bid value.
Submission Requirements
Bidders must submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB memory stick in PDF format. All submissions must be hand-delivered to the tender box at Land Bank Head Office, Lakefield Office Park, Block A, first floor, 272 West Avenue, Die Hoewes, Centurion. Proposals must remain valid for 180 business days.
Document Links:
- Download Main Tender Document
- Download Terms and Conditions
- Download Service Level Agreement
- Download Bribery and Corruption Declaration
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