Travel and accommodation tenders in South Africa
Travel and accommodation tenders include travel-management company contracts, accommodation for officials and delegates, and conference venues. National Treasury's cost-containment rules shape the pricing on every one of them.
- IATA accreditation for travel-management company contracts
- Tourism grading (TGCSA) for accommodation establishments where the tender asks for it
- Pricing within National Treasury cost-containment limits for travel and accommodation
- Registration on the CSD and a B-BBEE affidavit
Create a free account and every travel and accommodation tender shows your match score, whether the buyer actually pays, and if you qualify, with the exact gaps to fix. Get new ones by email the morning they are published.
41 live travel and accommodation tenders
Travel and accommodation tenders by province
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find travel and accommodation tenders in South Africa?+
Public travel and accommodation tenders are advertised on National Treasury's eTenders portal and on provincial, municipal and SOE sites. Bidcheck reads them into one live feed, with 41 open right now, most of them in Mpumalanga, and emails you new ones every morning. Searching is free.
What do I need to qualify for travel and accommodation tenders?+
Usually: IATA accreditation for travel-management company contracts; Tourism grading (TGCSA) for accommodation establishments where the tender asks for it; Pricing within National Treasury cost-containment limits for travel and accommodation; Registration on the CSD and a B-BBEE affidavit. Each tender's own requirements can be stricter, so check the tender data and returnable schedule before pricing.
How do I win more travel and accommodation tenders?+
Show the transaction fee and the rates separately. Travel tenders are evaluated on the management fee, not the ticket prices. Beyond that, keep your CSD profile, tax PIN and B-BBEE affidavit current, attend every compulsory briefing, and bid on tenders the buyer can actually pay for. Bidcheck scores each tender against your profile and flags buyers with a poor payment record.
Is it free to search travel and accommodation tenders on Bidcheck?+
Yes. Every live travel and accommodation tender is free to search with no signup. A free account adds your match score, daily email alerts and the will-they-pay check.
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