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Request for quotations for the development of a Multilingual LLM Platform for Local Government
Request for quotations for the development of a multilingual LLM platform for local government
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This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the development of a multilingual LLM platform for local government. The platform should support at least three South African vernacular languages in addition to English. Key requirements include AI/ML model development, data integration, user access control, security, and interoperability. Bidders must demonstrate experience with cloud-based, multilingual AI platforms and vernacular languages, using a post-2019 tech stack and AWS. The delivery period for the platform is expected to be six to eight weeks. All standard bidding documents (SBD forms) must be completed and submitted with the quotation. A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration number is required. Prices must be VAT inclusive. Quotations are valid for at least 30 days. The bid will be evaluated using either the 80/20 or 90/10 adjudication criteria based on price and BBBEE level of contribution.
The bid notice states that the appointed service provider is expected to construct/customise and deploy the platform within six to eight weeks, excluding project kickoff, scoping, and training. The RFQ closing date is 30 March 2026.
The bid notice states that for bids of above R2 000 to R50 million, SALGA evaluates these in terms of the 80/20 adjudication criteria where price is 80 and BBBEE level of contribution is 20. For bids of above R50 million, SALGA evaluates these in terms of the 90/10 adjudication criteria where price is 90 and BBBEE level of contribution is 10.
Bidders will be expected to demonstrate technical ability and capability to develop and maintain a custom model for at least three South African vernacular languages. They must also demonstrate ability to develop and maintain cloud-based, multilingual AI platforms using modern frameworks (post-2019 tech stack) and evidence of successful deployment of AI/ML solutions for vernacular languages. CVs/qualifications of team leaders, especially with expertise in vernacular language AI/ML development, are required.
The Employee Assistance Programme should include ( but not limited) to the following: o Professional tele consultation that is available 24/7/365 in all South African official languages. o The services can be accessed at no cost to employees, and family members in the following ways: Off- site face- to- face Counselling by registered professionals ( Registered Psychologists and Social Workers). o On- site Counselling by a psychologist to be available once a week. o Financial Wellbeing Advice o Legal Advic
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The tender is for a 3-year contract to provide employee assistance services (EAP) to employees of a South African state-owned company. The services must include teleconsultation, counselling, financial advice, legal advice, and other wellness programs. Bidders must register on the OBPS e-procurement portal. All quotations must be submitted online in PDF format by August 8, 2025, 15:00:00. The quotation must be on company letterhead and VAT exclusive. The bidder must be registered on the CSD central supplier database and be tax compliant. The proposal should include details of how the services will be introduced and marketed throughout the company. A safety, health and environmental file is required. Preference points will be awarded based on BEE certification.
To appoint a service provider to provide Employees wellness assistance services for a period of 36 months ( EAP)
To appoint a service provider that can render employee assistant service for a period of 3 years 36 months employees wellness the employee assistance programme should service eap include but not limited to the following: professional tele consultation that is available 24/7/365 in all south african official languages. the services can be accessed at no cost to employees, and family members in the following ways: offsite facetoface counselling by registered professionals registered psychologists and social workers. onsite counselling by a psychologist to be available once a week. financial wellbeing advice legal advise management referral services hivchronic disease education and support trauma management services nutrition education employee wellness days to be held in december of each year induction, marketing material and assessment evaluation reports print and electronic aftercare evaluation report company presentation required
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The tender is for a 3-year contract to provide employee assistance services (EAP) to employees of a South African state-owned company. Compulsory documents include a CSD report, company profile, EAP declarations, SBD4, CoID letter of good standing, and a BEE certificate. Bids will be evaluated on a points system based on price and preference. All quotations must be submitted online via the OBPS e-procurement portal by August 8, 2025, 15:00:00. The proposal should include details on how the services will be introduced and marketed. A safety, health, and environmental file is required. Bidders must be registered on the CSD central supplier database and be tax compliant. All prices must be VAT exclusive.
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