Community and social services

The market for community and social services in the Eastern Cape is worth about R18 million, which is a decent size. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing pie. With only 18 suppliers currently serving 4 departments, it's relatively uncrowded, which could favour your organisation if you can offer something unique. It's also worth noting that the Eastern Cape government prioritises procurement from black-owned businesses, with about 75% of the spend allocated to them, so your B-BBEE level will be important. If I were you, I'd focus on building relationships with the key departments, such as the Department of Social Development, to get a foothold in this market.