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How It WorksStep by Step

Discover how our AI-powered platform transforms your tender application process from manual searching to automated success.

Your Journey to Tender Success

From setup to success - here's how we help you win more tenders

Tender Sources

Government Tenders
150+ active
Private Sector
200+ active
Municipal
100+ active
AI Matching Engine
Analyzing compatibility...

Your Matches

IT Infrastructure Upgrade
R2.5M
95%
Software Development Services
R1.8M
92%
Network Security Implementation
R3.2M
88%
Cloud Migration Project
R1.5M
85%
The Complete Process

Every Step Explained

Understanding each phase of your tender journey

1

Create Your Free Profile

Get started immediately with our Free Tools. Set up your company profile, inclusive of BBBEE status and certifications. While the free plan gives you access to essential tools and limited chat assistance, a complete profile allows our AI to learn about your business for future matching.

Upload company registration documents
Input BBBEE level and certification details
Define your service categories and capabilities
Access limited Global Chat Assistant
Profile Setup
Company Registration
BBBEE Certification
Service CategoriesIn Progress
Team SetupPending
2

AI-Powered Tender Discovery

Upgrade to a paid plan to unlock our Advanced AI Matching. While free users can browse, our AI engine proactively scans government databases to find tenders that perfectly match your profile. The Tender Value Estimator (Professional+) helps you focus only on financially viable opportunities.

24/7 tender database monitoring
Intelligent matching (Standard vs Optimized)
Real-time notification system
Priority scoring for best matches
Smart Matching

Infrastructure Development Tender

95% Match

Department of Public Works

Deadline: 15 days

IT Services Contract

87% Match

Municipal IT Department

Deadline: 22 days

Construction Services

45% Match

Private Sector

Deadline: 8 days

3

Automated Application Assistant

Streamline your application process with our Application Assistant (Starter+). Use our AI to generate compelling motivation letters and auto-populate forms. Professional plans and above get advanced generation capabilities and deeper document insights.

AI-generated motivation letters (Starter+)
Auto-populate application forms
Smart document attachment suggestions
Compliance checklist verification
Application Assistant

Motivation Letter

AI-generated β€’ Ready to submit

Required Documents

8 of 10 attached β€’ 2 missing

Compliance Check

All requirements met

4

Track & Optimize Performance

Monitor your application status with our basic tracking tools (Starter) or gain competitive advantage with **Advanced Analytics & Insights** (Professional+). Understand your win rate, optimize your response times, and refine your strategy based on data.

Real-time application status tracking
Success rate analytics and insights
Deadline management and reminders
Performance optimization recommendations
Performance Dashboard
Success Rate
78%↑12%
Applications This Month24
Total Value WonR2.4M
Average Response Time3.2 days
🎯 Pro Tips

Maximize Your Match Score

Complete your profile strategically to unlock more relevant tenders

Add Previous Experience
+15% Score Impact

Add at least 3 completed projects with contract values and client references. Our AI uses this to match you with similar tenders.

Include government project experience
Add completion certificates
Upload Key Personnel
+12% Score Impact

List team members with their qualifications and CVs. Technical tenders weight this heavily.

Add professional certifications
Include CIDB-registered staff
Update BBBEE Level
+10% Score Impact

Ensure your BBBEE certificate is current. Most government tenders require Level 1-4 for higher scores.

Upload valid certificate
Check expiry dates monthly
Set Annual Turnover
+10% Score Impact

Your turnover determines which tender values match your capacity. Higher turnover unlocks larger tenders.

Update annually with financials
Include joint venture capacity
Upload Compliance Docs
+8% Score Impact

Having documents ready means you can apply faster. Our AI checks what's needed for each tender.

Tax Clearance Certificate
CSD Registration, CIPC docs
Define Industry Codes
+12% Score Impact

Select accurate industry categories. This is the primary filter for matching you with relevant tenders.

Add all relevant categories
Include related services

Understanding Your Match Score

Every tender is scored 0-100% based on how well your profile matches its requirements. Higher scores mean better chances of success.

70-100% Highly Qualified
50-69% Good Potential
30-49% Near Miss
Below 30% Not a Fit
85%

Example score after
profile optimization

Why Choose Our Platform?

Discover the advantages that set us apart

Save Time & Resources

Automate repetitive tasks and focus on growing your business instead of manually searching for tenders.

Increase Success Rate

Our AI matching ensures you only apply for tenders you're qualified for, dramatically improving your success rate.

Ensure Compliance

Never miss a requirement with our intelligent compliance checking and document management system.

Never Miss Deadlines

Smart deadline tracking and automated reminders ensure you never miss an important tender opportunity.

Expert Support

Get help when you need it with our dedicated support team and comprehensive knowledge base.

Scale Your Business

Grow your tender operations with tools designed to handle increased volume and complexity.

Success Stories

Real businesses, real results

TechSolutions SA
IT Services Company

"Since joining the platform, our tender success rate has significantly increased. The AI matching helps us find relevant opportunities we would have missed otherwise."

IndustryIT Services
Member Since2025
BuildPro Construction
Construction Company

"The platform saves us considerable time each week. We can now focus on what matters most - delivering quality work to our clients."

IndustryConstruction
Member Since2025
GreenEnergy Solutions
Renewable Energy Company

"The compliance checking and document management features have transformed how we approach tenders. Everything is organized and accessible."

IndustryRenewable Energy
Member Since2025

Proven Results

Numbers that speak for themselves

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Hours Saved Per Month
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Tenders Delivered to Your Feed

Don't want to check email? Get tenders delivered directly to your preferred news reader with our smart RSS feeds.

Customized Feeds

Create custom RSS feeds based on your industry, province, and tender value preferences. Stay updated in real-time without cluttering your inbox.

Mobile Recommendations

Reeder (iOS), Feedly (Android/iOS)

Desktop Recommendations

NetNewsWire (Mac), Feedly (Web)

MY FEEDS

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Renovation of Public Works Building...

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Software Development Panel...

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Transport Services for Health Dept...

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