Panel for Learner Transport Services in Eastern Cape.
Bayanda Manyosi
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is seeking service providers for learner transport services for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with specific vehicle and insurance requirements.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is seeking service providers to join a panel for the provision of learner transport services across the province. The contract will run for 36 months, starting in the 2027/28 financial year. Successful bidders will transport approved learners to and from schools using buses, midi-buses, or minibuses. Operators must use the Learner Transport Management System (LTMS) via a compatible smart handheld device to monitor routes, verify learners, and certify payments. The service must strictly follow the school calendar, and operators are prohibited from carrying other passengers while transporting learners. Routes and pickup points are defined in the tender documentation. Bidders must be individual public transport operators, with preference given to those operating closest to the pickup points. The deadline for submissions is 26 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)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status
- Proof of vehicle ownership and valid Certificate of Fitness
- Valid Passenger Liability Insurance of at least R500,000 per vehicle
- Access to compatible Android 12 or iOS 12 handheld devices
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bayanda Manyosi
Email: Bayanda.manyosi@ectransport.gov.za
Phone: 066-304-3408
How to apply: Completed bid documents must be submitted via the eTender Publication Portal (eSubmission) by 11:00 on 26 October 2026. Technical queries regarding the eSubmission process should be directed to the National Treasury at etenders@treasury.gov.za.
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