Publication of Bid Amendments T 015 to 018 2026 – Free State Department of Social Development
Tender Details
Tender Number: FSDSD (T) 015/2026
Department: Free State Department of Social Development
Tender Type: Bid Amendment
Service Required: Catering Services and Food Supply
Tender Category: Catering Services, Food and Beverage Supplies, Supply and Delivery
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Province: Free State
Contract Duration: Three (3) years
Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Closing Time: 11:00
Briefing Session: Refer to the original tender documentation.
Required At: Free State Department of Social Development
Tender Description
The Free State Department of Social Development invites suitably qualified and experienced service providers to participate in the provision of catering and related services at four state-managed secure care and rehabilitation facilities across the Free State Province.
The appointed service providers will be responsible for providing comprehensive catering services, including food procurement, preparation and delivery of meals, kitchen management, dining services, cleaning and sanitation.
The purpose of the contract is to ensure that residents and staff at the identified facilities receive consistent, safe, hygienic and nutritionally appropriate meals throughout the three-year contract period.
Responsibilities / Scope of Work
The appointed service providers will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities:
Procure and supply food ingredients and other catering materials.
Prepare and provide meals according to approved menus and nutritional requirements.
Manage daily kitchen operations at the designated facilities.
Ensure timely preparation and serving of meals.
Maintain food quality, hygiene and safety standards.
Manage food storage and stock control.
Ensure proper handling and transportation of food where required.
Maintain kitchen equipment and catering facilities.
Provide cleaning and sanitation services for kitchens and dining areas.
Manage food waste disposal and general kitchen waste.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and food safety regulations.
Employ suitably qualified and trained catering personnel.
Coordinate catering operations across the designated facilities.
Comply with the security requirements and operational procedures of each facility.
Ensure that meals meet the dietary and nutritional needs of residents and staff.
Requirements
Prospective service providers should be able to demonstrate the following capabilities, subject to the official tender specifications.
Technical Requirements
Proven capacity to provide large-scale institutional catering services.
Appropriate kitchen infrastructure and catering equipment.
Ability to procure, store and supply food products safely.
Compliance with applicable food safety and hygiene regulations.
Effective stock management and food supply systems.
Ability to provide catering services at multiple facilities.
Appropriate cleaning, sanitation and waste management procedures.
Ability to comply with facility security and access-control requirements.
Skills and Experience Requirements
Experience in institutional or large-scale catering operations.
Qualified chefs and trained food handlers.
Experienced kitchen supervisors and catering managers.
Knowledge of food preparation and nutritional requirements.
Inventory and procurement management skills.
Financial and administrative management capabilities.
Trained cleaning and sanitation personnel.
Ability to coordinate and supervise catering teams.
Compliance Requirements
Compliance with applicable food safety and occupational health regulations.
Adherence to HACCP or equivalent food safety standards, where required.
Compliance with government supply chain management policies.
Compliance with the security protocols of the respective facilities.
Ability to provide suitably vetted personnel where required.
Facilities Covered
The catering services will be provided at the following facilities:
Thabo Mofutsanyana Secure Care Centre
Winkie Direko Secure Care Centre
Matete Matches Secure Care Centre
Charlotte Maxeke Rehabilitation Centre