Integrated Marketing and Communication Agency for North America.
South African Tourism
In plain English
South African Tourism is seeking a 360 integrated marketing and communication agency for North America. Eligible bidders must comply with South African procurement laws and regulations.
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South African Tourism is seeking an integrated marketing and communication agency to manage its North American hub, covering the United States and Canada. The project involves developing and executing a 360-degree marketing strategy, including digital campaigns, public relations, media buying, and trade marketing. The contract will run for a duration of 36 months. The agency must provide a dedicated team of at least 10 specialists to handle strategy, creative production, and performance analytics. The work requires a project-based engagement model rather than a fixed retainer. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in the North American market and provide successful case studies, including one for a Destination Marketing Organization. The agency must maintain a physical office in the United States to be eligible for consideration. All services must be delivered in alignment with South African Tourism’s global brand goals and local market requirements.
What you need to qualify
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Must have physical business address and active operations in the United States
- Must hold valid US Federal, State, and Local tax compliance documentation
- Must provide two relevant case studies from the past five years
- Must include one case study for a Destination Marketing Organization
- Must provide contactable reference letters for all submitted case studies
- Must have core project team with summarized CVs and organizational chart
- Must be registered on the South African Tourism e-procurement portal
Contact & how to apply
Name: Boitumelo Dibetle
Email: bvdibetle@gmail.com
Phone: 011-895-3089
How to apply: Bidders must register as a supplier and submit their proposals through the official South African Tourism e-procurement portal at https://e-procurement.southafrica.net. Technical inquiries should be directed to Boitumelo Dibetle at tenders@southafrica.net.
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