# Data Subscription Services (Economic Data Management)

- **Reference:** EDT 004-26
- **Issuer:** [Western Cape - Economic Development and Tourism](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/western-cape-economic-development-and-tourism.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-29
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-15 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Administrative and support services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/N.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of Data Subscription Services (Economic Data Management) for the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism to source, acquire, supply and maintain economic data subscriptions over a 3-year SLA.** Bidders should have proven experience in data subscriptions management, licensing, data delivery, and alignment with government procurement processes (e-tender submissions, VAT-inclusive pricing, and BBBEE considerations). The contract supports international, SA and thematic data across macro-economic, news/analysis, and general data categories.

#### Requirements
- Submit a single VAT-inclusive management fee percentage (not per-subscription) fixed for the 3-year period.
- Service delivery must cover sourcing, activation, access, and continuity of data subscriptions; contracts issued per 12-month cycles within the 3-year period (no automatic renewal unless written approval).
- COMPULSORY documents: WCBD 1, WCBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), WCBD 4 (Declaration of Interests/Past SCM Practices/Independent Bid Determination), and WCBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) with BBBEE evidence.
- Registration and compliance: valid VAT status, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS Tax Compliance Status or PIN (or CSD number if TCS not available); ensure bid teams are tax compliant.
- Lead manager must have a CV; provide client references (letters, not older than 5 years); Tables 4–5 detailing SA/international subscriptions managed.
- Adhere to evaluation: Phase 1 pre-qualifications; Phase 2 functionality (weights up to 70+ achieved threshold); Phase 3 price and BBBEE (80/20 or 90/10).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 October 2026 at 11:00 (via the e-Tender Portal). Late submissions not accepted.
- Submission method: online via https://www.etenders.gov.za/ (log in with CSD credentials; upload compulsory documents).
- Briefing: non-compulsory online briefing 15 October 2026 at 11:00 (register by 12 October 2026 to Shuray.Bux@westerncape.gov.za; briefing via MS Teams; venue noted as MS Teams).
- Documents to prepare (see attached ToR): detailed 15-page bid proposal including the single fixed percentage fee, project approach, timelines, company profile, team capacity, risk/continuity plan, and lead manager CV.
- Additional notes: bids forwarded by email are not considered. The bid documents, pricing and forms must be on the official forms; do not retype PDFs. (EDT 004-26 ToR Data Subscription sign 1.pdf)

## Description

Data Subscription Services (Economic Data Management)

Data Subscription Services (Economic Data Management)

Conditions: A non-compulsory online briefing session will be held on 15 October 2026 @11:00. Service providers that intend to attend the briefing session will be required to register their interest to Shuray.Bux@westerncape.gov.za by 12 October 2026. Briefing Venue: MS Teams

## Documents

- EDT 004-26 ToR Data Subscription sign 1.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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