Home-based care services at Sivuyile Residential Facility.
DSD Bid Admin
In plain English
The Department of Social Development is seeking a service provider to render home-based care services at the Sivuyile Residential Facility for five years. Bidders must have at least two years of relevant experience and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Social Development is seeking a service provider to deliver home-based care services at the Sivuyile Residential Facility, located at Stikland Hospital. This contract spans five years and involves providing 24-hour care for 110 residents with severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Key responsibilities include hygiene support, feeding, resident supervision, and stimulation programs. The service must operate seven days a week, including public holidays. Staff must be qualified, hold SETA-accredited home-based care certifications, and be proficient in English, Afrikaans, and Xhosa. Bidders are required to have at least two years of relevant experience in frail or disability care and must provide verifiable references. A mandatory site inspection at the facility is required to qualify for the bid.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Staff must have proof of Hepatitis B vaccinations
- Staff must hold valid police clearance certificates
- Staff must be verified against the National Child Protection Register
- Proof of submission of Form 29 (Child Care Act)
- Must hold valid public liability insurance
- Staff must hold SETA-accredited home-based care qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: DSD Bid Admin
Email: DSD.BidAdmin@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-483-9143
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered or sent via courier to the bid box located at the Ground Floor, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Union House, Cape Town, 8001. Submissions must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number, description, and closing date.
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