REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR THE SIOC-CDT CHRISTMAS JOY 2026 FESTIVE NUTRITION SUPPORT PROGRAMME
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) invites competent Lead Service Providers from the beneficiary communities (Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong, Tsantsabane and Thabazimbi) to submit proposals for the “Christmas Joy 2026 Festive Nutrition Programme”.
The programme will allow for one lead service provider per beneficiary community, to procure, package, store, quality-assure, transport and distribute nutrition support packages, and provide programme reporting and close-out documentation/report.
ABOUT SIOC-CDT
SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd to invest in the development of the communities in which the mine operates. The Trust focuses primarily on beneficiary communities adjacent to the SIOC (PTY) LTD (owned by Kumba Iron Ore -KIO) mining activities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo Provinces. SIOC-CDT has invested significantly in community development projects aimed at ensuring sustainability beyond mining operations.
ABOUT THE PROGRAME
The Christmas Joy 2026: Festive Nutrition Support Programme is a SIOC-CDT intervention aimed at providing targeted nutrition and household resilience support to 2,500 verified vulnerable households across the Trust's five beneficiary communities.
BENEFICIARY HOUSEHOLDS COVERAGE
Gamagara – 500 households
Ga-Segonyana – 500 households
Joe Morolong – 500 households
Tsantsabane – 500 households
Thabazimbi – 500 households
RFP BID DESCRIPTION
Appointment of five competent Lead Service Providers, one per beneficiary community, to procure, package, store, quality-assure, transport and distribute nutrition support packages, and provide programme reporting and close-out documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Procure the approved nutrition support packages for 500 households within the allocated community;
• Coordinate packaging, storage, logistics and distribution;
• Maximise meaningful participation of qualifying local SMMEs and suppliers;
• Ensure compliance with SIOC-CDT's approved product specifications and quality standards;
• Implement appropriate food safety, stock management and quality assurance controls;
• Distribute packages exclusively to verified beneficiaries;
• Maintain complete proof-of-delivery and programme records;
• Complete implementation within the prescribed programme timeframe; and
• Provide complete operational, financial, localisation and close-out reporting.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Company profile and relevant experience;
• Implementation plan and delivery methodology;
• Community-specific pricing;
• Localisation plan;
• Evidence of operational and financial capacity; and
• Supporting statutory and compliance documentation as specified in the RFP.
BID DOCUMENTS & SUBMISSION
ACCESS BID DOCUMENTS
All the Bids documents are available for download from the SIOC-CDT website: www.sioc-cdt.co.za under Opportunities section
https://www.sioc-cdt.co.za/category/opportunities/tender-notices-forms/
COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
• Company Profile which includes but not limited to; brief background and history of the organization, company structure (organogram), resources, contact details including physical location and other relevant information
• Valid Trading Company Registration Documents/ Certificates
• Valid B-BBEE Certificate/ Affidavit
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate and or Pin
• Company Proof of Address
• ID Copies of Directors
• Bank Confirmation Letter - not older than 3 months
• Business Proof of Address - not older than 3 months
• Certified Copies of Share Certificate where applicable
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Completed documents must be submitted electronically to:
scm@sioc-cdt.co.za and CC to Kabelo.letsoalo@sioc-cdt.co.za
CLOSES: 17 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 16H30
QUERIES
• Supply Chain Management queries
scm@sioc-cdt.co.za
• SMME Portal registration queries
Pholoso@sioc-cdt.co.za
Please refer to SIOC-CDT's Privacy Notice to learn how your personal information will be managed by SIOC-CDT, which is available on the SIOC-CDT website:
POPIA-Privacy-Notice.pdf (sioc-cdt.co.za)
Please Note:
Bidders who fail to submit ALL the compliance documents will NOT be legible to receive opportunities from SIOC-CDT.
VIRTUAL BRIEFING DATE: 6 NOVEMBER 2026 11H00
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www.sioc-cdt.co.za