# RFQ: DSBD RESEARCH STUDY ON SPAZA SHOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA

> This tender closed on 2026-10-05.

- **Reference:** RFQ DSBD RESEARCH
- **Issuer:** [Department of Small Business Development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/department-of-small-business-development.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open Tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-05 16:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to conduct a national research study on spaza shops in South Africa, focusing on sustainability and competitiveness, business models, and inclusive MSME development.** Open tender for professional research and policy-analysis services, including design, data collection (national survey), case studies, and a final policy/implementation report; suitable for organisations with experience in informal economy research and stakeholder engagement.

#### Requirements
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with proof
- VAT status or tax clearance, and pricing inclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise
- Completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 submitted with proposal; Annexure A included
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise development research, informal economy studies, MSME policy analysis; provide case studies and signed reference letters
- Minimum four-person project team (Lead Researcher, Data Analyst/Statistician, Financial/Business Analyst, Fieldwork Manager) with CVs
- Detailed methodology and project plan aligned to Terms of Reference, including sampling, data collection tools, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, ethics, risk management, and an explicit skills-transfer plan
- Compliance with DSBD general conditions of contract and submission on the required documents

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 5 October 2026 at 16:00; submission via email to DSBDtenders@dsbd.gov.za
- Documents to submit: Fully completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; Annexure A; Pricing Schedule; proof of CSD registration; team CVs and case studies; functional proposal
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration; tax/compliance status; indicate VAT status in quotation
- Inquiries: dsbdtenders@dsbd.gov.za for tender-related questions; technical enquiries can be directed to DSBD staff listed in the RFQ
- Document references: RFQ DSBD RESEARCH STUDY ON SPAZA SHOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA_0.pdf (Annexure A and checklist items included)

## Description

RFQ: DSBD RESEARCH STUDY ON SPAZA SHOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION: DSBD RESEARCH STUDY ON SPAZA SHOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA

You are hereby requested to submit a quotation in respect of goods and services as per Annexure A, and/or attached Specification/Terms of Reference

Advertising Date: 23 September 2026

Closing Date: 05 October 2026 @ 16:00

Enquiries can be directed to dsbdtenders@dsbd.gov.za.

## Documents

- RFQ DSBD RESEARCH STUDY ON SPAZA SHOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA\_0.pdf

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## Published on

- [Department of Small Business Development](https://www.dsbd.gov.za/tender/rfq-dsbd-research-study-spaza-shops-south-africa)

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