CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SPONSORSHIP BRANDED BEACH UMBRELLAS,
BRANDED BEACH CUSHIONS AND AUXILORY SERVICES IN PLETTENBERG BAY

Bitou Municipality hereby calls on potential suppliers for the sponsorship of umbrellas for the purpose of
creating informal trader opportunities from 1 December 2024 to end April 2027. It is requested that
bidders consider including umbrellas for 20 township vendors and CSI support to one (1) township
entrepreneur. Suppliers must be able to provide opportunities for employment through the provision of
umbrellas and beach cushions and auxiliary services in return for branding opportunities on Plettenberg
Bay’s beaches

This is a local economic development initiative to

• Positively contribute to the tourism experience of the town.
• Create employment opportunities and transfer skills to the local community beneficiaries.
• Promote social cohesion.
• Facilitate optimal use of natural resources, amenities and facilities.
• Generate positive publicity for the town

Applications:

▪ Application forms can be obtained from Mr. W Sebezo on wsebezo@plett.gov.za
▪ Please mark application “Bitou Umbrella Project”.
▪ Technical enquiries should be directed to Mrs. A Brettenny only in writing at aklein@plett.gov.za
during office hours (7h30 – 16h30).
▪ Approval is subject to evaluation criteria found in the application form.
▪ A limited number of space is available.
▪ Only one brand per beach will be allowed Copies of application form are also available on the Bitou
Municipality website: www.bitou.gov.za

Closing date for applications is Monday ,19 August 2024.

Dr Ralph Links
Acting municipal manager
BITOU MUNICIPALITY