Catering Services for Khayelitsha District Hospital.
Department of Health
In plain English
The Western Cape Government Health is procuring a comprehensive catering service for Khayelitsha District Hospital for a 3-year period. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a verified tax compliance status.
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The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness department invites bids for the provision of comprehensive catering services at Khayelitsha District Hospital. This contract covers a three-year period and includes the operation and management of patient catering, including the supply of ingredients and consumables. The service provider must deliver a 24-hour hostess service, manage food preparation, and ensure strict hygiene standards. Key deliverables include a standardized two-week menu cycle for both normal and therapeutic diets, nutritional analysis, and regular laboratory testing. The work will take place at Khayelitsha District Hospital. Bidders must have at least three years of experience in hospital food service management and provide a qualified dietician and a food service manager with relevant NQF6 qualifications.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- PAYE registration — Registration for PAYE (employees' tax) with SARS.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with valid tax compliance
- Must attend the compulsory site inspection
- Must provide proof of COIDA, UIF, Skills Development Levy, VAT, and PAYE registration
- Must hold Public Liability Insurance of at least R3 million
- Must be a member of a recognized hospitality association like FEDHASA
- Staff must have Hepatitis B vaccinations and valid SAPS clearance
- Key staff must hold certified Dietician and Food Service Manager qualifications
- Must demonstrate 3 years of public health sector experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rashaad Matthews
Email: Rashaad.Matthews@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-483-2550
How to apply: Bids must be submitted on official, non-re-typed forms in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be clearly marked with the bidder’s details, the bid number, and the closing date. Submissions must be deposited into the bid box located at the Western Cape Government Building, Cape Town.
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