REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SEDA ECOSYSTEM OUTREACH PARTNERS
The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) is an agency of the Department of Small Business Development. Seda was established in December 2004, through the National Small Business Amendment Act, Act 29 of 2004. It is mandated to implement government’s small business strategy; design and implement a standard and common national delivery network for small enterprise development; and integrate government-funded small enterprise support agencies across all tiers of government. Seda’s mission is to develop, support and promote small enterprises throughout the country, ensuring their growth and sustainability in coordination and partnership with various role players, including global partners, who make international best practices available to local entrepreneurs.
Seda seeks to appoint Ecosystem Outreach Partners (EOC) throughout South Africa to assist in establishing a national SMME service delivery network that reaches all communities and ensures geographical equity. Service Providers engaged in SMME development from the areas listed below are hereby invited to submit their detailed proposals and company profiles:
- Vereeniging - Emfuleni Local Municipality
- Krugersdorp - Mogale City Local Municipality
- Soweto
- Khutsong
The services should include the following:
- Business Information
- Counseling and advice
- Assessment and referral to district branch
- Management and monitoring of assessment plans and referral feedback
- Data capturing of small enterprises
- Clients’ registration (using forms to be provided by Seda)
- Assisting SMMEs & Cooperatives with TREP applications
- Assisting SMMEs & Cooperatives with Business Plans to apply for Sefa funding
Minimum requirements of an EOC include the following:
- Located in the towns/villages where Seda wants to establish an Access Point
- Previous experience in small enterprise development
- Capacity to offer service to SMMEs
- Able to meet minimum service delivery standards e.g., office, computer, printer, fax, internet access etc.
- Be accessible and open at least all office hours
- A legal entity registered for PAYE and VAT where applicable
- Able to produce a tax clearance certificate
- Must be registered on the Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Seda will sign an SLA with successful Service Providers. This agreement will stipulate targets that must be delivered.
Briefing Session: 02 March 2023
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device. Meeting ID: 384 473 383 069 Passcode: VrNbso
Submission of proposals closing date: 08 March 2023
Proposals can be hand delivered to or can be emailed to: Tel: 011 408 6526 Enquiries
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