Public Relations Agency for South African Tourism in MEISEA.
South African Tourism
In plain English
South African Tourism Board is seeking a public relations agency for MEISEA. Eligible bidders must register on the e-procurement portal.
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South African Tourism is seeking a professional Public Relations Agency to represent them in the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia (MEISEA) region, with a primary focus on India. The successful agency will manage brand communication, media relations, influencer management, and reputation and crisis management. A key deliverable includes developing a strategic PR campaign for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. The contract duration is three years, with a possible two-year extension. Agencies must have a fully operational office in Mumbai, India, with a dedicated team, including a Senior Lead with 12+ years of experience, a Mid-Level Manager with 10+ years, and a PR Executive with 8+ years of experience.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on South African Tourism e-procurement portal
- Registered on National Treasury Centralised Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status for Income Tax and VAT
- Relevant professional qualifications and industry experience for proposed team
Contact & how to apply
Name: Francina Tlali
Email: tenders@southafrica.net
Phone: 011-895-3000
How to apply: All bids must be submitted via the official e-procurement portal at https://e-procurement.southafrica.net. Physical drop-offs and courier submissions are not permitted.
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