Medical apparel and textiles

Your business is looking at a market for medical apparel and textiles in KwaZulu Natal that's worth about R34 million. This market is relatively stable, with no year-on-year growth, so you can expect a steady demand for your products. With 45 suppliers already in the mix, it's a fairly crowded space, but there's still room for your organisation to make a mark, especially if you're a black-owned or youth-owned business, as they receive a significant portion of the allocation, about 54% and 32% respectively. The Department of Health is likely one of the two departments driving this spend, so it's worth researching their procurement programme to understand their needs. If I were you, I'd analyse the current suppliers and their offerings to identify a niche or gap in the market that your business can favour and capitalise on.