Appointment of a service provider to render Integrated Communication, Marketing, Branding and Events Planning services for the Eastern Seaboard Development Programme for a period of 24 months

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to render Integrated Communication, Marketing, Branding and Events Planning services for the Eastern Seaboard Development Programme for 24 months. The bid seeks a professional communications/marketing firm capable of delivering an integrated strategy, branding framework, stakeholder engagement tools, media relations, content management and two annual investment summits, with a multi-disciplinary team and public-sector delivery experience.

Requirements

• Project Lead: Bachelor’s in Communications/Public Relations/Media; 10+ years as project manager in integrated communications/marketing.
• Media Strategist/Brand Manager: National Diploma (NQF6) or higher; 7+ years in media branding, PR, partnerships.
• Creative Writer: National Diploma (NQF6) or higher; 7+ years in corporate communications and publications.
• Photographer: Certificate (NQF5) or higher; 5+ years; portfolio required.
• Graphic Designer: Certificate (NQF5) or higher; 5+ years; portfolio required.
• Events Planner: National Diploma (NQF6) or higher; 7+ years.
• References: Minimum five reference letters with total contract value >= R5 million; detailed company/profile and CVs for key staff.
• Compliance: Joint Venture or subsidiary agreements where applicable; CSD, SARS Tax PIN/TCS, B-BBEE certificate; SBD 6.1; pricing must be complete and verifiable.
• Briefing: Compulsory hybrid briefing; attendance mandatory.
• Evaluation: Minimum 65 points for functionality; 80/20 price and specific goals weighting; compliance with all mandatory requirements.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 17 November 2026 at 11:00; briefing 30 October 2026 at 10:00 (hybrid; physical address and online Teams link provided in the docs) (see MISA/CESB/025/2026/27 ESD Communications and Branding.pdf).
• Submission method: Hard copy submissions to the MISA Tender Box (Letaba House, Centurion); include a memory stick with the PDF proposal; sealed envelope.
• Documents to submit: SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule; SBD 6.1; CVs and qualifications; reference letters; portfolio; CSD/TIN/B-BBEE documents; tax PIN; JV agreements if applicable.;
• Registrations: CSD Registration; SARS Tax Compliance PIN; TCS where applicable.
• Briefing: Hybrid compulsory session (physical venue and Teams); must be registered on attendance list.
• Documents access: Bid documents attached in the tender pack; for queries contact tenders@misa.gov.za.