Microsoft Excel Training for Beginners
Stats SA
In plain English
Statistics South Africa is procuring a face-to-face beginner's training course for Microsoft Excel. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide necessary documentation for preferential points.
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is inviting service providers to submit quotations for the provision of Microsoft Excel for Beginners training. The project involves delivering face-to-face training sessions for two groups. The training curriculum must cover essential skills, including navigating the Excel interface, managing workbooks, data entry, formatting, basic formulas (such as SUM and AVERAGE), and data organization using sorting and filtering. The training must include a Portfolio of Evidence or class assessments to verify learning. The closing date for all submissions is 20 July 2026 at 16:00. Bidders must provide detailed quotes on company letterheads, including validity and delivery periods. Stats SA will negotiate market-related prices with the successful bidder, and payment will be processed within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 PIN and Tax Clearance Certificate
- Valid CIPC company registration documents
- Accreditation with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: scmrfq@statssa.gov.za
Phone: 012-310-8969
How to apply: All quotations must be emailed to quotations@statssa.gov.za by the closing date and time. If you are unable to provide a quotation, you must send a written explanation to the same email address.
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