Service provider for Business Environment Index study.
BIDS
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to conduct a business environment index for strategic industrial-economic nodes in the Endumeni Local Municipality within the Umzinyathi District Municipality for a period of 9 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD).
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites bids for the creation of a Business Environment Index for industrial-economic nodes in the Endumeni Local Municipality. The project involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research, mapping the industrial landscape, and developing a Business Retention and Expansion action plan. The successful service provider will facilitate stakeholder dialogues and produce a final study report. The project duration is nine months from the signing of the agreement. The work will take place within the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must provide a detailed financial proposal broken down by project phase.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Proven track record of relevant project experience
- Project team must hold NQF 6 to NQF 8 academic qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: BIDS
Email: Bids@kznedtea.gov.za
Phone: 033-264-2731
How to apply: Submit sealed envelopes containing the bid documents into the designated bid box located at the Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. Bidders must sign the official submission register at the reception upon delivery. Electronic or late submissions are not accepted.
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