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Feasibility study for a programme on financial inclusion of MSMEs in the JET value chains with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) (EXPIRED)

Invitation for Bids

General Information
Country:   South Africa
City/Locality:   Johannesburg
Publication Date:   May 9, 2024
Deadline (local time):   May 30, 2024 - 16:00
Agency:   Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
Buyer:   Agence Française de Développement - Buyer
Eligibility of Bidders:   * Note : this call for tenders is free of access, if you receive any calls stating that you need to pay to receive the documents do not proceed and report the number.

A FAQ will be added to the files when the questions arise, please refer to it to see the questions that have been asked by different candidates and the answers provided.

The candidates must carefully read the entire call for proposal file composed of :
- Tender invitation letter
- Terms of Reference
- Template of financial response framework
- Template of service agreement

Key questions can be asked at the following email address : ngoepemr@afd.fr and will then be publicly published on DG Market to ensure transparency for all candidates.
Original Language:   English

Contact information
Address:   Raymond Ngoepe
Investment Officer
AFD South African Office
29 Ballyclare Drive
Johannesburg 2191
South Africa
Telephone:   +27764313260
E-mail:   ngoepemr@afd.fr
Web site::   http://www.afd.fr

Documents attachés
 
  • Solicitation: Tender invitation letter (230 KB; May 9, 2024)
  • Questions and answers: Frequently Asked Questions (12 KB; May 30, 2024)
  • Solicitation: Terms of reference (1339 KB; May 9, 2024)
  • Pièce jointe: Template Services Agreement (194 KB; May 9, 2024)
  • Pièce jointe: Financial Response Framework (69 KB; May 9, 2024)
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Original Text
AFD is aiming at continuing its activities in South Africa and is considering the possibility to support the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) through a programme dedicated to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) composed of:
- A senior credit line by AFD to IDC, potentially paired with a risk sharing facility;
- A technical support programme and investment grants funded by the EU and implemented by AFD;
- A senior credit line and/ or risk sharing facility by potential partner/s to a local commercial bank (not within the scope of this feasibility study).

In order to facilitate the launch of this project, AFD needs to get a good understanding of:
- The state of MSMEs financial inclusion, the existing financing support mechanisms dedicated to MSMEs and the current gaps in South Africa
- The IDC positioning, needs and weaknesses.
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