TEVETA

INVITATION FOR TRAINING PROPOSALS

FINANCING SKILL TRAINING FOR EMPLOYER BASED IN-SERVICE TRAINING

Background
Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA), which was called under the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Act of No 13 of 1998 and the ancient Act No. 11 of 2005. Among the responsibilities of TEVETA, is the management of the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVED) Fund. The TEVET Fund in collaboration with the Stills Development Fund (SDF) who plays an important role in assisting the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) to develop a high quality, sustainable, demand-driven, and equitable TVET system, the TEVET Fund is one of the mechanisms used in achieving this objective. The Skills Development Levy Ad No 46 of 2016 is the sure of financing. The main objective of the levy is to provide financial resource for the TEVET sector for skills development.

The TEVET Fund establishes a financing platform that purchases training services from public providers, on a competitive basis for skills development in both the found informal sectors of the economy, at an arm’s length transaction. It plays a critical role in the form of the TEVET system by separating the provision of training from its facing also is the focus on quantity to quality. As a financier of waiting being procured from TEVET providers, the TEVET Funds able to introduce standards and accountability to the system for the desired outcomes. The Fund also introduces performance incentives for training providers and through stakeholders, establishes the rules for spending of ring services that promote national development objectives, including equitable access

Invitation to Employers and Training Providers
The Government of the Republic of Zambia, using proceeds from the skills development levy, has set aside funds towards the implementation of the Employer Based Training (EBT) activities through the TEVET Fund
The TEVET Fund is hereby inviting employers in collaboration with Training Institutions registered with TEVETA under the Technical Education Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Act No. 13 of 1998 and the amendment Act No. 11 of 2005, la present proposals for support through the TEVET Fund towards skills development for EBT. This financing is available to Employers and TEVET providers whose request for financing will be considered responsive to the disbursement criteria. Focus is on provision of training that meets the current market demands

Submission Procedure
Training Providers will be required to submit five (5) copies of each of the proposals in a sealed envelope. The envelope should be clearly marked with the Name of the Applicant Institution

The closing date for submission of proposals Friday 28th May 2021 at 15:00hrs. Proposals sent by Telefax or email will not be accepted

Opening of proposals will immediately follow closure of the tender box. Applicants are welcome to witness the opening of the tender box.

DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE PLAVE BEEN EMAILED TO ALL TЕVETA REGISTERED INSTITUTIONS. HOWEVER, THESE MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM TEVETA OFFICES AT THE ADDRESS BELOW

The Director General
Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA)
Bird Cage Walk, Longacres
Private Bag RW 16X
LUSAKA
Tel: 253331-4: Email: tevetfund@teveta.org.zm