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.
Bids are hereby invited for GAME INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 2023
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA), established and mandated in terms of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency Act (2 of 2010), is responsible for the management of certain protected areas in the Eastern Cape. In order to achieve its management objectives, the Agency requires the services of service providers for GAME INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 2023
EOI documents outlining detailed specifications will be made available from Friday 24th March 2023 “FREE OF CHARGE”. Documents can be downloaded from the ECPTA website: www.visiteasterncape.co.za/corporate/procurements/expression-of-interests/ or Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury: www.ectreasury.gov.za or National Treasury e-tender portal: www.etenders.gov.za
Completed bid documents accompanied by all necessary documents are to be placed in a sealed envelope with the bid name and number (as given above) clearly written in an envelope. All bids must be deposited in the Tender Box, at the offices of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency at No. 17-25 Oxford Street (Corner of Fleet Street & Oxford Street), by not later than 11h00 on Tuesday, 25th of April 2023, at which time the bids will be opened in public.
For all enquiries regarding the bid document please contact Mr. Bongani Nyikana at 043 492 0859,
e-mail: Bongani.Nyikana@ecpta.co.za or Contact Mr. Dean Peinke for technical enquires at 043 492 0893 during working normal hours, email Dean.Peinke@ecpta.co.za
