uMlalazi Municipality has issued an open tender for an eight-month contract to facilitate a full youth driver’s license program. This Request for Bid, numbered KZN ULM 12/26/27, falls under Community Services and is published in KwaZulu-Natal. The program aims to capacitate 56 youth with driving skills to enhance their employability and contribute to poverty eradication.
Tender Overview
- Tender Number: KZN ULM 12/26/27
- Organ of State: uMlalazi Municipality
- Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
- Province: KwaZulu-Natal
- Date Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 November 2026 at 12:00
- Compulsory Briefing: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:00
- Briefing Venue: 11 KV Challenor Street, Eshowe, 3815
- Contract Duration: Eight (8) months
- Eligibility: Service providers with registered driving schools
- Bid Box Location: SCM Offices, KV Challenor Road (Industrial Area), Eshowe
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will facilitate the full youth driver’s license program for 56 learners. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop institutional training schedules and records for learning.
- Design schedules that accommodate learners’ needs.
- Train learners to acquire Learner’s License, driving skills, and Driver’s License.
- Pay booking fees for each learner for both Learner’s License and Driver’s License, with two attempts provided.
- Arrange transport for learners attending driving license tests.
- Supply learning material and writing material, including ID photos, for all 56 learners.
- Ensure at least 85% of learners obtain their driver’s license.
- Attend all contract administration meetings scheduled by the municipality.
- Provide four driving instructors, three light vehicles for Code 08 training, and four mini trucks for Code 10 training.
- Compile and present progress reports quarterly or as required.
Mandatory Documents Required
Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including:
- Proof of purchase of tender document (if purchased).
- Certificate of attendance of compulsory briefing session.
- Valid original tax clearance certificate valid at closing date.
- Company registration certificates and certified ID documents of all directors.
- Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
- Municipal rates and services clearance certificate or valid lease agreement.
- Workmen’s Compensation (COIDA) proof of good standing.
- Audited annual financial statements (if bid exceeds R10 million).
- Certified copy of provisional driving school operator’s certificate.
- Preference Points Claim Form (MBD 6.1).
- Declaration of Interest (MBD 4).
- Declaration of Bidder’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8).
- Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
- Agreement in terms of Section 37(2) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Certificate of Authority to Sign Documents.
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Evaluation Criteria
The tender will be evaluated based on returnable documents, functionality, and price using the 80/20 preference point system. Functionality is scored out of 100 points with a minimum threshold of 60 points (85%). Criteria include bidder’s previous experience (15 points), experience of full-time instructor (15 points), registered vehicles for Code 08 training (10 points), registered vehicles for Code 10 training (10 points), and methodology (20 points). Bidders who meet the functionality threshold will proceed to price and specific goals evaluation. Specific goals include ownership goals, RDP goals, SMME development, and a combination of other goals.
Enquiries and Tender Documents
- Technical Enquiries: Zamokwakhe Yimba at zamokwakheY@umlalazi.gov.za or 035-473-3300 (Ext 3353) / 073 594 0257.
- SCM Enquiries: Sanele Duma at saneled@umlalazi.gov.za or 035-473-3300 (Ext 3457).
- Tender Documents: The full tender document is available for download via the National eTenders portal: Download Tender Docment
Bidders are advised to review the full document for detailed specifications and returnable schedules before the closing date.
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