REQUEST FOR ONLINE NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE READER SUBSCRIPTION FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36)Closed

Overview

Provision of an online newspaper and magazine reader subscription for one user for 36 months. This RFQ from the Ingonyama Trust Board targets service providers of digital media subscriptions, online publications or media-monitoring platforms. Bidders should be authorized providers with proven experience, capable of web and mobile access, and compliant with tax and data protection requirements. The tender uses an 80/20 preferential points system, with a specific goal giving points for an Office within KwaZulu-Natal.

Requirements

• Be an authorized provider/reseller/distributor of the subscription platform; supply proof of authority.
• Demonstrated experience delivering digital media subscriptions, online publications, databases, or media-monitoring services.
• Platform must be web- and mobile-accessible; provide access to SA and international publications; include search, archives, offline reading, and translation/accessibility features.
• Compliance: copyright/licensing terms, POPIA/data protection, tax/company registrations; SARS TCS PIN or CSD number where applicable.
• Deliverables include: active subscription for 36 months, activation, user credentials, publication list, user guide, technical support, and renewal notice 30 days before expiry.
• Support and service levels: onboarding, account setup, login issues, publication access queries; recommended responses for critical, technical, and billing queries.
• Evaluation: 80/20 preference framework; specific goal: Office within KwaZulu-Natal (20 points).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 30 June 2026 at 15:00; late bids will not be considered.
• Submission method: via email to thabiso.khenisa@ingonyamatrust.org.za (see attached documents for specifics).
• Required documents: pricing schedule; SBD forms; tax compliance (PIN or TCS) and CSD details; B-BBEE documentation if claiming preference points (see SBD6.1). Attachments are in the RFQ PDF documents: RFQ-ONLINE RFQ- NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION FOR ONE USER FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.pdf (also a duplicate copy in another file).
• Enquiries: contact Mr S Mxakaza and Ms T Khenisa; briefing/session details are not specified in the documents; briefing location listed in metadata (65 Trelawney Road, Southgate, Pietermaritzburg, 3200).
• Documents to obtain: bid documents are provided within the attached RFQ PDFs.