Panel of Global Integrated Marketing Agencies.
South African Tourism
In plain English
South African Tourism is seeking proposals from global integrated marketing agencies for creative, content, brand design, activation, digital, PR, and media services. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and meet specific technical and functional criteria.
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South African Tourism is seeking to appoint a panel of up to five global integrated marketing agencies for a 36-month contract. The work involves providing creative, content, brand design, digital, activation, public relations, and media services to support international and domestic leisure tourism, business events, and corporate branding. The project will be executed globally to drive destination awareness and tourist arrivals. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in destination marketing, provide four case studies, and present a team of five key senior personnel. The evaluation process includes a desktop assessment and a presentation phase, followed by a price and preference evaluation using the 90/10 system. The tender is valued at over R50 million. All proposals must remain valid for five months after the closing date of 23 October 2026.
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 National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Registered on South African Tourism e-procurement portal
- Valid Tax Compliance status verified via SARS or CSD
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pulane Muligwa
Email: tender@southafrica.net
Phone: 011-895-3000
How to apply: All bid proposals must be submitted electronically via the official South African Tourism e-procurement portal at https://e-procurement.southafrica.net. Physical or courier submissions are not permitted.
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