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

> This tender closed on 2026-06-30.

- **Reference:** ITB/16/06/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ingonyama Trust Board](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ingonyama-trust-board.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-30 17:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

REQUEST FOR ONLINE NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE READER SUBSCRIPTION FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS FOR ONE (1) USER

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ-ONLINE RFQ- NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION FOR ONE USER FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.pdf..pdf
- RFQ-ONLINE RFQ- NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION FOR ONE USER FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.pdf

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