The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has issued a formal Request for Bid (PSiRA/2026/27/RFB/07) to appoint a panel of training providers. This strategic 60-month contract aims to deliver comprehensive training programmes and learnerships to PSiRA staff, ensuring the continuous professional development, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence of the authority’s workforce on a national scale.

Scope of Services

The appointed service providers will be responsible for designing, facilitating, and assessing tailored educational interventions. Key deliverables include:

  • Delivery of accredited training programmes and learnerships aligned with PSiRA’s strategic human resource development goals.
  • Provision of qualified facilitators, assessors, and moderators registered with the relevant Quality Councils.
  • Management of all administrative aspects of the learnerships, including portfolio of evidence (PoE) compilation and submission for certification.
  • Flexible delivery models, accommodating both in-person and virtual training sessions as required by the authority.

Mandatory Documents Required

  • Completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid)
  • Completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), with all questionnaires answered
  • Completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), including Table 1 and company declaration
  • General Conditions of Contract, with every page initialled and the last page signed
  • Terms of Reference, with every page initialled and the last page signed
  • Proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing session
  • Valid accreditation documentation from SETA, QCTO, DHET, or SAQA
  • Company or institute profile demonstrating services and years of experience
  • CVs of contracted and freelancing facilitators, assessors, and moderators, with proof of relevant accreditation and South African citizenship or permanent residence
  • Four signed, contactable reference letters on referee letterhead, not older than 36 months and from different clients
  • Training prospectus with details of accredited programmes and applicable pricing, plus proof of accreditation

Compulsory Briefing Session

Attendance at the virtual pre-bid briefing is strictly mandatory. Failure to attend and register will result in the immediate disqualification of the bid. The session is scheduled for Monday, 16 November 2026, at 11:00. It will be hosted via Microsoft Teams. Bidders can join using the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3509698840208449?p=m0PGGrBS6a2Sl9h1Zu

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will undergo a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process. Bidders must first pass the administrative and mandatory compliance checks, including verification of SETA/QCTO accreditation. Qualifying bids will then be evaluated on functionality, assessing company experience, the technical methodology proposed, and the qualifications of the training team. Successful candidates will proceed to the final pricing and specific goals adjudication, utilizing the applicable preferential procurement point system to balance cost-effectiveness with transformation objectives.

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Submission Guidelines

Completed bid documents must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid reference number (PSiRA/2026/27/RFB/07). Envelopes must be deposited in the official PSiRA Head Office tender box located at 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Block B, Eco Glades 2 Office Park, Highveld Ext 70, Centurion, 0157. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Thursday, 03 December 2026. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. For enquiries, contact Kutlwano Mokoro at 012-003-0524 or bids@psira.co.za.

Document Downloads

Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:


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