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TimesLIVE
28-07-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
RFI: Implementation of the SIOC-CDT Growth Fund Programme
The Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by SIOC (owned by Kumba Iron Ore) to invest in the development of the communities in which the mine operates. The trust focuses primarily on beneficiary communities adjacent to the SIOC 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. SIOC-CDT invites all qualified and experienced service providers and entities operating in the small, medium, and micro enterprise (SMME) development sector to submit a Request for Information (RFI) for the implementation of the trust's Growth Fund Programme. Interested parties should show special attention to the development and administration of funding packages or mechanisms geared towards supporting SMMEs to fulfil their purchase order mandate and long-term contracts. Services are aimed at supporting businesses operating only within the beneficiary communities of the Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong and Tsantsabane Local Municipalities in the Northern Cape, as well as the Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo. The successful service provider will be responsible for managing the trust's Growth Fund Programme under the following: Bid Bid description Closing date RFI: Implementation of the SIOC-CDT Growth Fund Programme for 36 months Key responsibilities: Implement the Growth Fund in accordance with SIOC-CDT's objectives and policies. Identify and appraise potential projects for funding. Develop and manage relationships with beneficiaries and stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate project progress and impact. Provide regular reports to SIOC-CDT on the fund performance. Key requirements: Proven experience in managing development funds or similar programmess. Strong project management and implementation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. August 11 2025 NB! Compulsory virtual briefing A compulsory virtual briefing will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday July 29 2025 at 11am. Scan the QR code below to attend the briefing. Scan this QR code to attend the briefing. Image: SIOC-CDT Where to access the bid document The bid document is available for download from the SIOC-CDT website. Visit look under the 'Opportunities' section, and select 'Tender Notice & Forms'. Compliance documents for submission Company profile, which includes but is not limited to a brief background and history of the organisation, 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 three months. Certified copies of share certificate where applicable. Submission of bids All completed documents should be submitted ELECTRONICALLY: mail to scm@ and cc
TimesLIVE
02-07-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Request for Proposals and quotations: SIOC-Community Development Trust
The Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by SIOC (owned by Kumba Iron Ore) to invest in the development of the communities in which the mine operates. The trust focuses primarily on beneficiary communities adjacent to the SIOC 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. SIOC-CDT invites all qualified and experienced service providers and entities operating in the health and wellness sector across SA to submit proposals and quotations for the following bids. Note: These services are to be implemented within the Northern Cape beneficiary communities of Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong and Tsantsabane Local Municipalities, as well as Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo. SIOC-CDT welcomes proposals from service providers based both nationally and locally (the five SIOC-CDT beneficiary communities), however, it strongly encourages applicants, especially national organisations, to partner with local service providers, community-based organisations, and stakeholders to ensure local ownership, build capacity, and promote long-term sustainability of the interventions. The Request for Proposals (RFP) related to the Youth Programme is specifically reserved for service providers within the beneficiary communities only, to directly empower local organisations and young leaders at grassroots level. SIOC-CDT remains committed to supporting impactful, inclusive, and community-driven development that advances health and wellness in its beneficiary areas. It looks forward to receiving thoughtful, collaborative proposals that reflect both innovation and a deep understanding of local needs. Bid Bid description Closing date RFP: SIOC-CDT Comprehensive Eye Care Programme for 36 months. Provide comprehensive screening for cataract conditions. Deliver high-quality cataract surgeries. Offer post-operative care and track patient recovery. Ensure referral mechanisms are in place for complicated conditions. Foster sustainable, community-based healthcare outcomes. July 18 2025 RFQ: Supply and delivery of 23-seater planned patient transport vehicles with disability lift. The supply and delivery of four 23-seater planned patient transport vehicles. Ensuring that all vehicles are equipped with a disability lift. Branding all vehicles with the SIOC-CDT and department of health logos. (To be provided after issuing of purchase order.) Ensuring compliance with regulations governing the transport of patients. Providing a maintenance plan for 36 months. July 18 2025 RFP: SIOC-CDT Youth Programme for 12 months. To enhance social cohesion through youth engagement in commemorative events and dialogues. To promote health and wellbeing with a focus on reproductive health and moral regeneration. To develop life skills that enhance employability and entrepreneurship. To provide youth with opportunities for volunteerism and skill-building. July 18 2025 RFP: Provision of Emergency Medical Services in the JTG District and Tsantsabane Local Municipality areas for a period of 36 months. Provide ambulances to operate on specified routes within the JTG District and Tsantsabane Local Municipality areas, including one Advance Life Support ambulance and one Intermediate Life Support ambulance. The vehicles must be adequately equipped and with staff trained to handle high risk maternal emergencies. Provide timely transportation of patients to and from healthcare facilities. July 18 2025 RFP: Health initiative for TB and HIV testing, cancer screening, treatment, and minor ailment care for LGBTQI+ individuals, sex workers, and people with substance use disorders for the JTG District and Tsantsabane Local Municipality areas, for a period of 12 months. Provide health initiative for TB and HIV testing, cancer screening, treatment, and minor ailment care for LGBTQI+ individuals, sex workers, and people with substance use disorders. July 18 2025 RFP: Provision of virtual telemedicine platform services, customisation, testing, commissioning, piloting and implementation of an electronic medical health record and virtual healthcare for the Northern Cape department of health (for the John Taolo Gaetsewe District and Tsantsabane Local Municipality areas) for a period of 12 months. Provision, customisation, testing, commissioning, piloting and implementation of an electronic medical health record and virtual healthcare for the Northern Cape department of health. July 18 2025 RFP: Comprehensive support for people with disabilities in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District and Tsantsabane Local Municipality areas for a period of 36 months. Provision of a comprehensive support and capacity building programme for people with disabilities. July 18 2025 RFP: Implementation of Child, Maternal and Women Project in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District and Tsantsabane Local Municipality areas for a period of 36 months. July 18 2025 Where to access the bids documents All the bids documents are available for download from the SIOC-CDT website. Click here or visit and look under the 'Opportunities' section for select 'Tender Notice & Forms'. Compliance documents for submission Company profile, which includes but is not limited to, a brief background and history of the organisation, 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 three months. Certified copies of share certificate where applicable. Submission of bids All completed documents should be submitted ELECTRONICALLY: mail to scm@ and cc
