Facilitation of Market Link Growth Programme for MSMEs.
BIDS
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 October 2026 at 22:00 · 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, EDTEA Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, 141 Boardroom
In plain English
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is seeking a service provider to facilitate a market link growth programme for 20 MSMEs over six months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites bids for a six-month market link growth programme. The project aims to support twenty MSMEs across six districts in KwaZulu-Natal. The service provider will conduct market readiness assessments, provide business intelligence, assist with product branding and pricing, and facilitate direct meetings between suppliers and buyers. The goal is to improve market access and revenue growth for the selected businesses. The work will be managed from the EDTEA head office in Pietermaritzburg. The project must be completed within six months of signing the service agreement.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Compulsory attendance at the briefing session
- Project team must hold relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Proven company experience via reference letters
- Valid CIPC registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: BIDS
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2582
How to apply: Bidders must physically deliver their proposals to the bid box located at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. You must sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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