Procurement of AI Productivity Tools for KZN Growth Fund.
Mthokozisi Cele
In plain English
The KZN Growth Fund Agency is procuring AI-powered productivity tools for a 12-month subscription, including licenses similar to Grammarly and tl;dv. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and provide B-BBEE certification for preference points.
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The KZN Growth Fund Agency is seeking a service provider to supply AI-powered productivity tools for a 12-month period. The project involves providing four business licenses for an AI writing assistant and fifteen business licenses for an AI meeting transcription and notetaking tool. These tools must support advanced grammar checks, automated meeting summaries, and integration with standard office software. The work will be performed for the KZN Growth Fund Agency. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience in the IT or software supply industry and provide signed, dated reference letters from previous clients.
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
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mthokozisi Cele
Email: scm@kzngf.co.za
Phone: 031-372-3720
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to scm@kzngf.co.za for the attention of Sijabulile Ntshangase. All submissions must be received no later than 12:00 on 25 September 2026.
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