This tender seeks service providers for transporting approved learners to and from schools in the Eastern Cape over a 36-month period. Key requirements include valid operating licenses and passenger liability insurance.
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is inviting bids for the provision of transport services for qualifying and approved learners to and from schools across the province. The contract will span a period of 36 months, commencing at the start of the 2027/28 financial year. Service providers must ensure that all transport operations adhere to safety regulations, including the use of roadworthy vehicles and compliance with the National Road Traffic Act. Bidders are required to have valid Passenger Liability Insurance (PLI) of at least R500,000 per vehicle and must register with the Learner Transport Management System (LTMS) for operational monitoring and compliance management.
Successful bidders will be responsible for providing safe, dignified, and lawful transport services, ensuring that learners are transported without exceeding vehicle capacity or violating traffic laws. The Department aims to enhance accessibility to education by appointing multiple operators to cover various routes, thereby addressing the transportation needs of learners who travel significant distances to school. This initiative not only supports educational access but also promotes local economic participation by encouraging bids from women, youth, and individuals with disabilities.
This tender is suitable for transport companies, especially those with experience in scholar transport services, local public transport operators, and businesses that can meet the regulatory requirements for passenger transport in South Africa.
Starter gives you this tender's documents, requirements, location and buyer contacts, plus every new tender matched to your business, for R199/month.
Nothing to pay for 7 days · Cancel anytime · Secure checkout by Paystack
See your matched tenders before you pay, then get their documents and buyer contacts straight away. Cancel anytime, no contract.