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Methodology

How AI Tender Matching WorksTransparent Approach

Understanding how our AI system matches your business with relevant South African tenders.

Purpose

What This Methodology Is For

Our AI matching helps you discover relevant tender opportunities by comparing your company profile against active tenders. The goal is to reduce manual search time and highlight opportunities you might otherwise miss.

Data Inputs

What Signals May Be Used

Company industry categories and codes
B-BBEE certification level
Provinces where your company operates
CSD (Central Supplier Database) registration
CIDB grading (for construction companies)
Company size and annual turnover
Relevant certifications and licenses
Geographic preferences
Process

How Tender Relevance Is Determined

1

Profile Analysis

Your company profile provides the foundation. The more complete your profile, the better the matching.

2

Tender Requirements

Each tender has requirements that are structured and compared against your profile signals.

3

Similarity Calculation

We calculate how well your signals align with tender requirements to determine relevance.

4

Match Score Generation

A percentage score indicates alignment, along with explanations of why the tender matched.

Understanding Scores

What Match Scores Mean

What Scores Indicate

✓ How well your company profile aligns with tender requirements

✓ Which of your strengths match the tender

✓ Where you meet basic eligibility criteria

✓ Suggested areas to focus your application

What Scores Do NOT Mean

✗ Guaranteed eligibility or compliance

✗ Certainty of winning the tender

✗ Approval or endorsement by the issuing organisation

✗ Legal or procurement advice

Quality Assurance

Human Review Disclaimer

Tenders SA match scores and recommendations are decision-support tools. They do not guarantee tender eligibility, compliance, award success, or acceptance by an issuing organisation.

Users should always review official tender documents and procurement instructions before applying. The final determination of eligibility rests with the issuing organisation.

Privacy

Data Privacy Note

Your company profile data is used solely for matching purposes and improving your tender discovery experience.

We never share your company data with third parties or use it for any purpose other than providing our matching service.

See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your data.

Important

Limitations

AI matching cannot verify your actual compliance status—always verify with relevant authorities
Match scores are based on the information in your profile; incomplete profiles may produce less accurate results
Tender requirements can change; always check the original tender documents for the most current information
The system cannot guarantee that all relevant tenders are captured or that no irrelevant tenders are suggested
Award decisions are made by human procurement committees, not by our AI system
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What signals are used for matching?

We consider: your industry categories, company size and type, B-BBEE level, provinces where you operate, CSD registration status, CIDB grading (if applicable), and any specific certifications your company holds.

What do match scores mean?

Match scores indicate how well your company profile aligns with a tender's requirements. Higher scores suggest stronger alignment, but they are decision-support tools, not eligibility guarantees.

What do match scores NOT mean?

Match scores do not guarantee eligibility, compliance, or award success. They do not replace the need to review official tender documents. Always verify requirements with the issuing organisation.

Is there human review?

Yes. While AI provides initial matching and scoring, our team monitors the system for quality and accuracy. Final eligibility determinations should always be made by reviewing official tender documents.

How is my data protected?

Your company profile data is stored securely and used only for matching purposes. We never share your data with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Ready to Get Started?

Create your company profile and let our AI help you find relevant tender opportunities.