Service Provider for Destination Marketing and Development.
Garden Route District Municipality
In plain English
The Garden Route District Municipality is seeking a service provider for destination marketing and development initiatives for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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The Garden Route District Municipality is seeking a service provider for destination marketing, management, and development for the Garden Route and Klein Karoo region. This three-year contract involves planning marketing platforms, managing regional tourism data, and facilitating film industry and events policy development. The provider must collaborate with various stakeholders and help raise external funding. Key deliverables include quarterly activity and expenditure reports. The municipality retains copyright ownership of all produced media. A critical requirement is that the service provider and management staff must be based within the Garden Route region to ensure effective stakeholder engagement. The closing date for this tender is 03 July 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of financial viability via bank confirmation and three-year financial statements
- Two previous award letters for destination marketing or management services
- Legal entity registration documents (CIPC, Trust deeds, or ID)
Contact & how to apply
Name: NATHAN JURIES
Email: nathan@gardenroute.gov.za
Phone: 044-803-1310
How to apply: Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number and title. They must be deposited into the Bid Box at the Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George, 6530. Faxed or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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