Catering Services for Mtsetweni Child and Youth Care Centre.
Eastern Cape Department of Social Development
In plain English
The Department of Social Development is procuring catering services for the Mtsetweni Child and Youth Care Centre for 36 months. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Social Development invites bids for catering services at the Mtsetweni Child and Youth Care Centre. The contract spans 36 months and requires the successful bidder to procure, prepare, and serve meals to children and youth based on an 8-day menu cycle. Key deliverables include maintaining food quality according to SABS standards, managing catering equipment, performing regular pest control, and providing specialized holiday menus. The provider must manage their own skilled staff, conduct quarterly staff training, and submit detailed monthly reports. All food must be transported to the facility using cold chain vehicles. The project requires proven experience in hospitality catering and the capacity to maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Proof of Child Protection Register (Part B) screening
- Proof of vetting under the Sexual Offences Act
- Access to two light delivery vehicles, including one cold chain vehicle
- Letters of commitment from food suppliers
- Service agreement with a registered pest control company
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of financial capacity from a registered financial institution
- Evidence of previous catering experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Seopa PA
Email: seopapa@dsd.limpopo.gov.za
Phone: 015-230-4440
How to apply: Bids must be delivered by hand to the Department of Social Development, 21 Biccard Street (Olympic Towers Building), Polokwane, 0700, before 11:00 on 28 August 2026.
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