Catering Services for Thabo Mofutsanyana Centre.

Description

The Free State Department of Social Development is seeking service providers for catering and related services at the Thabo Mofutsanyana Secure Care Centre. The contract will run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The successful bidder must prepare and deliver various dietary menus, including therapeutic options like diabetic and low-cholesterol meals, following specific nutritional guidelines. Services include the supply and delivery of meals, and the provider must utilize the Food Fundi program for menu analysis. Bidders must have a registered dietician available and demonstrate the financial capacity to manage the service. The project is based in Bloemfontein, and the closing date for submissions is 04 November 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.
• Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

• Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
• Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
• Valid HPCSA registration for a Dietician
• Proof of relevant catering experience via appointment and reference letters
• Proof of business locality via lease agreement or municipal accounts

Contact & how to apply