Catering Services for Mtsetweni Child and Youth Care Centre.
Seopa PA
In plain English
The Department of Social Development is procuring catering services for Mtsetweni Child and Youth Care Centre for 36 months. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Social Development invites tenders for the provision of catering services at the Mtsetweni Child and Youth Care Centre. The successful bidder will manage kitchen operations, including procuring, cooking, and serving meals to children and youth over a 36-month period. Key responsibilities include maintaining an 8-day menu cycle, providing special holiday meals, conducting quarterly staff training, and managing pest control. The service provider must supply their own staff and ensure all food meets SABS quality standards. The project requires strict adherence to hygiene protocols, including HACCP standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The work will take place in Polokwane.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance status (SARS PIN or CSD number)
- Directors must pass Child Protection Register (Part B) vetting
- Access to two light delivery vehicles, including one cold-chain vehicle
- Letters of commitment from food suppliers
- Agreement with a registered pest control company
- Proven experience in food service industry
- Training matrix aligned with CATHSSETA standards
- Proof of financial capacity or bank-approved overdraft facility
- Signed Joint Venture agreement, if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Seopa PA
Email: Seopapa@dsd.limpopo.gov.za
Phone: 015-230-4440
How to apply: Bids must be delivered to the bid box at the Department of Social Development, 21 Biccard Street (Olympic Towers Building), Polokwane, 0700, by 11:00 on 30 September 2026.
Related tenders
Catering Services for Thohoyandou Child and Youth Centre.
The Department of Social Development seeks a service provider for a 36-month catering contract at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre. Responsibilities include procuring, preparing, and serving meals according to an 8-day cycle menu, managing kitchen equipment, maintaining food service areas, and training staff quarterly. The provider must ensure ingredients meet SABS standards, store food samples for safety, and submit regular performance reports. Catering for VIP functions is also required.
Catering Services for Sekutupu Old Age Home.
The Department of Social Development in Limpopo seeks a service provider for catering at Sekutupu Old Age Home for 120 residents over 36 months. Responsibilities include daily kitchen operations, equipment maintenance, staff provision, and following an 8-day cycle menu. Special holiday meals, quarterly staff training, pest control management, and regular reporting on meal statistics and training are required. All ingredients must meet SABS quality standards.
Panel for Catering Services for DCoG.
The Department of Cooperative Governance seeks to appoint a panel of six to ten service providers for catering services at various premises in the City of Tshwane for twenty-four months. Providers will cater for meetings and events, ensuring high-quality food preparation, delivery, and set-up, while accommodating dietary requirements and maintaining hygiene standards. An operational kitchen in Gauteng and a qualified Project Leader or Head Chef are required. Bidders must provide a cost breakdown for ten officials, inclusive of all services and VAT.
Panel of Caterers for Nkangala District.
The Nkangala District Municipality seeks to appoint a panel of professional caterers to provide services across various municipalities within the district for three years, on an as-needed basis. The scope includes catering for municipal meetings, training sessions, workshops, and events like the State of the District Address. Bidders must offer diverse menus, including VIP and ordinary meals, while adhering to health and safety standards. Services include setup, logistics, and cleanup. The tender has a 90-day validity period, with a compulsory briefing on 18 August 2026.
Catering Services for Kusile Power Station Project
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for catering services at Kusile Power Station and Kendal Village. The scope includes meal production, delivery, and serving for various personnel, facility maintenance, hygiene management, and waste control. The contract duration is 20 months, starting 01 December 2026. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical threshold of 70% to qualify. Key deliverables include a mobilization plan, equipment maintenance, and adherence to operational schedules, governed by the NEC3 Term Services Contract and compliance with Eskom’s Supplier Quality Management Specification (QM58).
Catering and Events Services for Western Cape Health.
The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness seeks bids for a 3-year contract to provide catering and event services at its Head Office. This includes supplying meals, snacks, and beverages, managing logistics, and ensuring professional service at various venues in Cape Town. The service provider must meet dietary requirements and maintain high standards of punctuality and presentation.