Business Continuity Management Systems Training

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has issued a request for quotation for one delegate to attend a Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) course. The requirement falls under the Education category and is a single-delegate procurement, so it suits a training provider that can deliver a single place on a recognised course, either as a scheduled public course or as a bespoke session. Business continuity management is the discipline of planning for and responding to disruptions, such as system failures, natural events or supply chain interruptions, so that critical services can continue. Its formal management system framework is commonly aligned with ISO 22301. The specific learning outcomes, course content, duration, delivery mode, venue and dates are set out in the Training Request Specification document attached to the tender. That document was not included in the content reviewed for this summary, so bidders should read it in full before pricing.

To respond, bidders must complete the Standard Bidding Documents included in the tender pack. These are SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule for firm prices), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim, in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations). The bidder's disclosure requires declarations on employment by an organ of state, relationships with Stats SA staff, and any interests in related enterprises, with all active CSD-registered companies linked to directors disclosed. Failure to disclose these will lead to disqualification. Bidders must also not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. As standard for South African government procurement, bidders should be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold valid tax compliance status. Quotes should clearly show the total cost for the single delegate, including any course, materials and certification fees, along with validity period and payment terms.

The benefit to Stats SA is a single staff member gaining formal competence in business continuity management, which supports the organisation's resilience planning and its ability to maintain official statistical services during disruptions. For the successful bidder, the contract offers a short, clearly defined assignment with a straightforward evaluation based on price and preference points. Submissions close on 9 November 2026, so interested providers should confirm the submission method and any clarification deadlines in the tender documents and submit early.