CISSP Certification Training for Two Delegates NEW

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the custodian of the National Qualifications Framework, has issued Request for Quotation RFQ2026/27/49 to appoint a service provider to conduct Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) training for two delegates. The scope covers a five-day CISSP course, the examination, and the provision of an examination voucher for each delegate. The service provider must deliver the agreed scope within the agreed timelines. Under the service level agreement, a failure to meet the minimum service level, which is delivery of the course for two delegates, attracts a penalty of 15% of the invoice value.

The RFQ is evaluated in three stages. Stage 1 checks administrative compliance: all standard bid documents must be signed, and a Central Supplier Database (CSD) report or supplier number must be attached. Stage 2 assesses mandatory requirements. The key mandatory requirement is proof that the bidder is an accredited ISC2 training partner authorised to conduct CISSP training courses. Bidders that do not meet this requirement will be disqualified. Stage 3 evaluates price and preference points under the 80/20 system prescribed under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Price carries 80 points. Preference points are available for a company with at least 51% black ownership (15 points) and for a company with at least 30% black women ownership (5 points). Claims must be supported by a certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. The certificate must show the SANAS logo. Bidders must also complete and sign the SBD 4 (declaration of interest) and SBD 6.1 (preference points claim) forms. Quoted rates must remain valid for the duration of the contract, and the RFQ validity period is 90 days from the closing date. Brand names in the specification are given for reference, and SAQA will accept equivalent items with similar specifications.

Submissions must be in PDF format only and emailed to rfq@saqa.org.za. Enquiries should be directed to Mr Kyle Govender at kgovender@saqa.org.za. Note that the listing shows a closing date of 13 November 2026, while the RFQ document states a closing date of 3 November 2026 at 11:00. This conflicts with the issue date of 9 November 2026. Interested bidders should confirm the correct closing date with SAQA before preparing a submission. The RFQ also sets out POPIA obligations: bidders remain responsible for lawful processing of any personal information they share with SAQA.