Facilitation of Market Link 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 service providers to facilitate a six-month market link growth programme for twenty MSMEs. The work will take place across six districts in KwaZulu-Natal, including Amajuba, Harry Gwala, iLembe, uMgungundlovu, uMzinyathi, and uThukela. The project involves profiling businesses, assessing market readiness, providing market intelligence, and facilitating connections between suppliers and buyers. The successful bidder must support product refinement, packaging, and digital readiness to help businesses secure contracts and grow revenue. The project duration is six months from the signing of 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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Key personnel must hold relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Must provide proof of company experience via client reference letters
- Must provide CIPC registration and ownership demographic details
Contact & how to apply
Name: BIDS
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2582
How to apply: Submit physical documents in the bid box at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. Bidders must sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery. No electronic or faxed submissions are accepted.
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