Tour Operator for Kroonspark Event in Free State
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In plain English
The Department of Tourism is procuring tour operator services to manage and implement social tourism activities, including transportation and catering for 50 participants at an event in the Free State. Preference is given to local tour operators with at least two years of experience and valid liability insurance; a tour operating license is advantageous.
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The Department of Tourism is seeking a tour operator to manage social tourism activities for the Kroonspark, Kasi Kota Food Show and Family Day. The event will take place on 08 August 2026 within the Fezile Dabi District Municipality in the Free State. The service provider must curate a local tour, provide transportation for 50 participants from local townships, and manage event registration. Deliverables include arranging 50 general entry tickets and 10 VIP tickets with refreshments. Additionally, the provider must supply 50 prepacked lunches and 50 snack packs for the participants. The project requires coordination of pickup and drop-off points within a 100km radius of the event venue.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
Full requirements
- Minimum two years experience in tour operating services
- Valid public liability insurance for passenger transport
Contact & how to apply
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