The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency would like to invite historically disadvantaged farmers who would like to enter into the wildlife industry, to submit applications to participate in the Agencies Game Industry Transformation Initiative. The key objectives of this programme are to:
- Increase the participation of previously disadvantaged individuals and groups in the wildlife economy
- To facilitate the development of new business opportunities in this sector, by providing support and mentoring to eligible candidates.
- To promote growth in the wildlife sector and the economy of the province
- To contribute to conservation of biodiversity through improved management of natural areas
To qualify for participation in this programme applicants must:
- Be from a historically disadvantaged demographic.
- Own land that is suitable for game ranching (at least 51% of the property must be owned by Historically Disadvantaged Individuals).
- The property, in terms of which the application is being made, must be located entirely within the province of the Eastern Cape.
- Be in possession of a long-term lease agreement – greater than 10 years. Where there is less than 10 years remaining on the current lease the application must be accompanied by confirmation that this lease will be extended by at least another 10 years.
- Represent a community who owns the land. In this case the application must be endorsed by the traditional leadership or CPA Committee.
Bid documents will be available from the 10 September 2021 from the offices of the Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency, No. 17-25 Oxford Street, East London or can be e-mailed to applicants upon request. Contact Mr. Nathan Leeuw via e-mail:Â Nathan.Leeuw@ecpta.co.za
Completed documents must be deposited in the Tender Box, at the offices of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency at No. 17-25 Oxford Street, East London by not later than 11h00 am on 05 October 2021, at which time the bids will be opened in public. Late bids will not be considered.
For all SCM related enquiries please contact Mr. Nathan Leeuw at Nathan.Leeuw@ecpta.co.za, Tel: 043 492 0693. All technical enquiries please contact Mr. Gavin Shaw @ Gavin.Shaw@ecpta.co.za, Tell: 079 496 7893.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be assessed in 3 stages as detailed in the bidding document. Application received will be evaluated as follows:
Stage 1: Compliance Check
Stage 2: Provisional Assessment
Stage 3: Property Suitability Assessment
| Criteria | Weighting |
| Conservation value of the land | 10 |
| Habitat Suitability for proposed project | 10 |
| Habitat Degradation | 15 |
| Security | 15 |
| Infrastructure | 20 |
| Economic Potential | 15 |
| Skills and attitude | 10 |
| Commitments from other partners | 5 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
The highest scoring properties (up to a maximum of 3) may receive game in 2021, provided they meet all the basic requirements. Further assessments may be conducted on these properties.  Properties which are deemed to be suitable, as per the criteria detailed in the bid document, but which do not qualify to be part of the programme in the 2021 financial year, will be added to the Agency stakeholder register for consideration in subsequent years or as longer term prospects which require further development support to bring them to a state of readiness.
