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Education Tenders in South Africa

Find education tenders in South Africa. Search school infrastructure, learning materials, training, ICT for education, and support service procurement opportunities.

Average Tender Values
R150,000 - R80+ million (depending on program and province)

Industry Overview

Education tenders span school infrastructure, textbook supply, learner transport, ICT enablement, furniture, maintenance, and training services. Procurement is driven by national and provincial education departments, universities, TVET colleges, and municipalities. Opportunities are frequent and regionally distributed, with strong demand for reliable delivery, compliance, and measurable educational outcomes.

Common Tender Types

  • School Infrastructure & Renovation
  • Textbook and Learning Material Supply
  • School Furniture and Classroom Equipment
  • ICT Devices and Connectivity for Schools
  • Learner Transport Services
  • Teacher Training and Capacity Building
  • School Nutrition and Support Services
  • Maintenance and Facilities Management
  • Assessment and Education Consulting
  • TVET and Higher Education Support Services

Common Buyers & Departments

  • Department of Basic Education
  • Provincial Departments of Education
  • Public Schools and District Offices
  • Universities and TVET Colleges
  • Department of Public Works (education facilities)
  • School Governing Bodies
  • Municipal Education and Library Units
  • Education and Training Authorities

Education Tender Requirements

Company registration and tax clearance
B-BBEE certificate
Proof of delivery capability and logistics capacity
Quality certifications for supplied goods where applicable
Health and safety compliance for infrastructure work
Relevant professional registrations for consulting/training
References for education-sector projects
Detailed implementation plans and delivery timelines
Safeguarding and compliance for child-facing services
Monitoring and reporting framework for service contracts

Key Considerations

Academic calendar timelines affect delivery deadlines
Quality and durability standards are heavily evaluated
Distribution to rural schools requires strong logistics
Compliance with curriculum and policy requirements is essential
After-sales support for ICT and equipment matters
Local content and SMME participation may be prioritized
Performance reporting is usually contractually required
Stakeholder engagement with schools and districts is important

Current Education Tenders

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Tips for Success

💡Align proposals to curriculum and learner outcomes
💡Demonstrate track record with large-scale rollouts
💡Show robust distribution and last-mile delivery plans
💡Include training, handover, and support components
💡Present clear milestone and quality-control plans
💡Provide realistic timelines around term schedules
💡Highlight local partnerships and implementation capacity
💡Use measurable KPIs to strengthen technical scoring

BEE & Empowerment Opportunities in Education

Find education tenders with BEE preferential points, set-aside opportunities for SMMEs, and empowerment-focused procurement.

Level 1-4 BEE Preferred
Tenders with preferential points for high BEE contributors
SMME Set-Asides
Opportunities reserved exclusively for small businesses
Women-Owned Business Preferences
Additional points for women-owned enterprises
Youth-Owned Business Opportunities
Special consideration for youth entrepreneurs
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This page is automatically updated every 12 hours with the latest education tender information. Last updated: 2026/02/10