The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) invites qualified travel management companies to submit proposals for a comprehensive 48-month service contract. This strategic appointment aims to streamline travel logistics, enhance cost efficiency, and ensure policy compliance across SALGA’s national operations.
Tender Overview
- Reference: SALGA/01/2026
- Scope: End-to-end travel management services
- Duration: 48 months
- Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng
- Published: 12 May 2026
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will provide comprehensive travel management services to SALGA employees, councillors, contractors, and consultants travelling on official business locally and internationally. Services include:
- Air travel (domestic & international) – full-service and low-cost carriers
- Accommodation bookings (hotels, guest houses, B&Bs)
- Car rental and shuttle/transfer services
- After-hours service (17:00 – 08:00 weekdays, 24/7 weekends & public holidays)
- Emergency travel bookings
- Group bookings for meetings, conferences, and events
- Visa information (applications not included)
- Travel insurance for international trips
- Monthly and quarterly reporting
- Online Booking Tool (OBT) functionality
Travel Volumes (Annual Estimates)
- Domestic air travel: 6,178 transactions
- Domestic accommodation: 8,593 transactions
- Domestic car rental: 2,312 transactions
- International air travel: 174 transactions
- International accommodation: 382 transactions
- After-hours services: 848 transactions
- Total annual transactions: ±28,530
Submission Requirements
Bidders must register and submit proposals exclusively via SALGA’s automated Supply Chain Management portal. Manual submissions will not be considered. For Annexure 1, contact scm@salga.org.za directly.
Key Dates & Contact
- Closing: 02 June 2026 at 11:00
- Enquiries: Nokwanda Msomi
- Phone: 012-369-8000
- Email: scm@salga.org.za
Mandatory Registration
All prospective bidders must register on the SALGA SCM portal before submission. This digital-first approach ensures transparency, efficiency, and secure document handling throughout the procurement process.
Document Access
The full Request for Proposal is available for download via the National Treasury eTender Portal. Review all specifications, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements before preparing your submission.
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Evaluation & Compliance
Proposals will be assessed on technical capability, financial competitiveness, B-BBEE status, and relevant experience in public sector travel management. Adherence to SALGA’s supply chain policies and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act is mandatory.
Essential Links:
- SALGA SCM Portal (Registration & Submission): https://scmportal.salga.org.za/
- Tender Document Download: RFP_SALGA_01_2026 PDF
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