Service provider for entrepreneurial mentorship and fashion show production.
SCM
In plain English
The tender is for appointing a service provider to conduct training, mentorship, coaching, fashion-show directing, production, and market access opportunities for four months in the 2026/27 fiscal year. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is seeking a service provider to manage the Emerging Designers Acceleration Program. The project will take place in KwaZulu-Natal and involves training, mentorship, and coaching for emerging designers. Key deliverables include selecting designers, conducting training sessions, and producing a fashion show for the 2027 KWANDE FEST. The service provider must also handle logistics such as catering, transport, and accommodation for participants. The contract duration is four months. The project requires a team with specific qualifications in business, fashion, and project management, along with relevant industry experience. Bidders must demonstrate their ability to execute the program through a detailed implementation plan and provide proof of previous successful projects.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- 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 (TCS) PIN
- Accreditation with relevant SETAs (MICT, CATHSETA, ETDP, or QCTO)
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2731
How to apply: Bidders must physically deposit their documents into the bid box located at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. Bidders are required to sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery.
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