Food and nutrition services

You're looking to break into the food and nutrition services market in Limpopo, which is a sizeable market with about R123 million in total spend. The market is relatively stable, with no year-over-year growth, and it's quite crowded with 191 suppliers competing for contracts from just 3 departments. It's worth noting that the government is prioritising businesses with a strong black economic empowerment profile, with about 65% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses. To succeed in this market, you'll need to ensure your business meets the government's B-BBEE requirements, particularly around black ownership. Your first step should be to review your B-BBEE level and consider how you can improve it to increase your chances of securing government contracts in this space.