Strategic Funding Partners for MSMEs Support.
SUZAN MABEBA
In plain English
LEDA seeks strategic funding partners to support financial assistance to MSMEs. Eligible bidders include financial institutions, banks, fintech companies, and other funding organisations with necessary regulatory approvals.
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The Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA) is seeking to appoint multiple strategic funding partners to provide financial assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The contract will run for a period of 36 months. The work involves offering various financial products, such as working capital, asset finance, and supply-chain finance, as well as business advisory and mentoring services. Bidders must provide detailed proposals on their funding models, target markets, and risk management frameworks. The project aims to support diverse sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and the green economy. The work will be coordinated from the Enterprise Development House in Lebowakgomo.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid FSCA, NCR, or SARB financial industry licenses
- Three years of audited annual financial statements
- Verifiable evidence of available capital and funding sources
- Five years of experience in loan finance or business support
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Signed consortium or joint venture agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: SUZAN MABEBA
Email: suzan.mabeba@lieda.co.za
Phone: 015-633-4700
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB to Enterprise Development House, Main Road, Lebowakgomo, 0737 by 20 November 2026 at 11:00.
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