Panel for Learner Transport Services in Eastern Cape.
MISS P. MALIWA
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a panel of service providers to provide transport services for learners in the Eastern Cape for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with specific vehicle and insurance requirements.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Transport invites bids for a panel of service providers to supply learner transport services. The project covers the transport of approved learners to and from schools across the Eastern Cape province for a 36-month period starting in the 2027/28 financial year. Service providers must use buses, midibuses, or minibuses registered in their own names. The work requires the use of a Learner Transport Management System and a compatible smart device for trip monitoring and learner verification. Payment is based on a fixed flat rate per kilometer traveled. The department prioritizes local operators and those representing youth, women, military veterans, and people with disabilities. Bidders must attend clarification meetings held at various locations in October 2026.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must maintain valid Tax Compliance status
- Passenger Liability Insurance of at least R500,000 per vehicle
- Valid NaTIS documentation and Certificate of Fitness for all vehicles
- Must possess compatible Android 12+ or latest iOS handheld devices
Contact & how to apply
Name: MISS P. MALIWA
Email: Pilasande.Maliwa@ectransport.gov.za
Phone: 083-700-9735
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the eTender Publication Portal (eSubmission) at https://www.etenders.gov.za no later than 11:00 on 26 October 2026.
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