Panel for Catering Services for DCoG.
Olivia Thobejane
In plain English
Catering services for meetings and events for the Department of Cooperative Governance over 24 months. Eligible bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Suppliers Database and meet specified administrative and mandatory requirements.
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The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) is inviting bids to appoint a panel of six to ten service providers for catering services. The work will take place at various DCoG premises in the City of Tshwane, including Arcadia and Centurion. The contract will run for a period of twenty-four months. Successful bidders will provide high-quality catering for meetings and special events, including food preparation, delivery, and professional set-up. Service providers must be able to accommodate various dietary requirements and maintain strict hygiene and quality standards. The project requires an operational kitchen within the Gauteng Province and a qualified Project Leader or Head Chef with relevant hospitality or culinary qualifications. Bidders must submit a cost breakdown per person for ten officials, inclusive of all services and VAT.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid Certificate of Acceptability (COA) for food premises
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Operational kitchen facility located in Gauteng
- Project Leader/Head Chef must hold NQF 5 or higher qualification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Olivia Thobejane
Email: t01.2026@cogta.gov.za
Phone: 012-334-0565
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded via the National Treasury e-tender portal. No physical, emailed, faxed, or mailed bids will be accepted. Bidders must ensure all documents are uploaded to the correct portal before the closing date of 25 September 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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