Catering Services for Thohoyandou Child and Youth Centre.
Eastern Cape Department of Social Development
In plain English
The Department of Social Development is procuring catering services for the Thohoyandou 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 is seeking a service provider for catering at the Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre. The contract lasts for 36 months and requires the provider to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks according to a set menu. The provider must manage kitchen staff, clean equipment, and handle pest control. The kitchen operates 12 hours daily, requiring at least four staff members per shift. The bidder must supply their own transport, including cold-chain vehicles for perishables. All meals must meet specific SABS quality standards and be pre-plated.
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
- Personnel must pass Child Protection Register and criminal record vetting
- Must have access to two delivery vehicles, including one cold-chain vehicle
- Must provide letters of intent from food and pest control suppliers
- Training matrix must align with CATHSSETA standards
- Must have valid Tax Compliance status and CSD registration
- Minimum R300,000 credit or overdraft facility required
- Key personnel must hold tertiary qualifications in hospitality or catering management
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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