The Garden Route District Municipality is seeking service providers to offer learner and driver's license training (codes B, 8, C, 10, EC, 14) for both employed and unemployed individuals for a period of three years. Bidders must meet specific minimum requirements, including accredited instructors, public liability insurance, and functional vehicles. The service provider will be responsible for arranging learner's license lessons, driving lessons, and booking tests at licensing centers. Monthly progress reports, attendance registers, and a closeout report are required. Training must accommodate three official languages of the Western Cape and be provided in various local and rural areas within the Garden Route District Municipal area. Bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness to specifications and preferential procurement policies. The closing date for submissions is April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the municipal bid box. Faxed, emailed, and late bids will not be accepted. Successful bidders will be required to sign a contract within 30 days of notification.
The bid must be deposited in the bid box at the Garden Route District Municipality by no later than 11:00 AM on 14 April 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention that payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the provider.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the warranty period for the services provided. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention a warranty for goods supplied, which is typically twelve 12 months after delivery and acceptance.
The bid notice states that bids will be evaluated in terms of their responsiveness to the bid specifications and requirements, as well as additional criteria set out in the bid documents. It also mentions that bids will be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the preferential procurement policy of the council based on the preferential procurement regulations of 2022, where points will be allocated for price and BBBEE level contributor status and locality.
The bidder must adhere to minimum requirements including certificates of accreditation for instructors or valid instructors permits, public liability insurance of a minimum of R1,000,****, and proof of a minimum of two functional and roadworthy code B, C, and EC vehicles. The service provider must also make necessary appointments for learners and drivers licenses and arrange venues for learner's license and accredited venues for driver's license preparation.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for this specific tender. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention that delays in performance may lead to penalties, and the purchaser may deduct a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.
There is no compulsory site meeting mentioned for this tender.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid results.
