When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 18, 2026.

It was issued by Umuziwabantu Local Municipality. The work is located in Harding, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Web development and hosting firm with municipal or public sector experience. Proven capability in responsive, accessible, and secure website management. Ability to provide ongoing maintenance, content updates, and rapid technical support. Experience with website migration, testing, and uptime-focused hosting services. Team offering graphic design, analytics reporting, and account management support. Capacity to service clients in South Africa over a multi-year contract.

Municipal Website Hosting and Maintenance Service (Due June 18, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Harding, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaPosted: May 18th, 2026Deadline: June 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A South African municipality is seeking a vendor for secure website hosting, maintenance, support, and content-related services under a three-year contract. The work includes migration support, technical issue resolution, analytics reporting, and ongoing website updates.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Must have a physical presence or lease agreement in the municipality or provide proof of municipal rates compliance
Must score a minimum of 60 points in the functionality evaluation
Must provide three appointment letters with corresponding reference letters for track record
Must provide a detailed implementation plan for web hosting, migration, monitoring, and maintenance
Key personnel (Graphic designer, Web developer, Account Manager) must have more than 3 years of experience
Must provide a disaster recovery facility
Must provide monthly Google Analytics reports
Must provide daily website backups stored for three months

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Bid documents available: May 18th, 2026 to May 25th, 2026.

Closing date: June 18th, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Issuing Agency

Umuziwabantu Local Municipality

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DESCRIPTION

The procuring municipality is seeking a vendor to provide website hosting and maintenance services for its municipal website under a three-year contract. The required solution should support an interactive, engaging, and modern website with intuitive navigation, responsive design, and accessibility features. The website must also be compatible with social media and built on accepted web development standards that allow for future growth and functionality enhancements at minimal cost.

The selected vendor will be responsible for secure hosting, ongoing maintenance, backup services, content management, web design, graphic design support, and monthly Google Analytics reporting. The scope also includes technical and help desk support with response times of up to 24 hours, resolution of bugs and security incidents within 24 hours, document uploads during the work week, and posting municipal events. In addition, the vendor is expected to support website migration, testing prior to launch, and provide an account manager or liaison officer for user support and coordination.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 18, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Umuziwabantu Local Municipality. The work is located in Harding, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Web development and hosting firm with municipal or public sector experience
Proven capability in responsive, accessible, and secure website management
Ability to provide ongoing maintenance, content updates, and rapid technical support
Experience with website migration, testing, and uptime-focused hosting services
Team offering graphic design, analytics reporting, and account management support
Capacity to service clients in South Africa over a multi-year contract

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