Seeds and bulbs and seedlings and cuttings

You're looking at a market in the Eastern Cape that's focused on seeds, bulbs, and seedlings, with a total spend of about R4.9 million. This market is relatively small and not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to be strategic to get a foothold. It's also a fairly exclusive space, with only 10 suppliers currently operating in this area, and only one department doing the buying. The good news is that there's a strong favour towards black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses, with a significant portion of the allocation set aside for these groups. If I were you, I'd focus on building relationships with the single department doing the procurement, and make sure your B-BBEE level is in order to take advantage of the favourable allocation percentages.