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Tenders & Work Orders

Visita democratizes local procurement by allowing local businesses to bid on community projects and municipal work orders.

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How it Works

The system moves from a “Signal” (Problem) to a “Work Order” (Solution) through a transparent, competitive process.
  1. Work Order Created: A community project reaches its funding goal, or a signal is escalated to a “Community Fix”.
  2. Bidding Opens: Local vendors are invited to bid.
  3. Sealed Bids: Vendors submit quotes. Bids are hidden to prevent undercutting.
  4. Community Vote: Residents vote on the best vendor based on price, reputation, and locality.
  5. Award: The winner is assigned the job and funds are escrowed.

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Viewing Opportunities

  1. Go to Seller Dashboard → Tenders (or visita.co.za/seller/tenders).
  2. Filter by:
    • Ward: Opportunities in your area.
    • Type: Construction, Cleaning, Security, etc.
    • Budget: Estimated value.

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Submitting a Bid

1

Select Work Order

Click on an “Open” work order to view details and requirements.
2

Prepare Quote

Enter your total cost and estimated days to complete.
3

Submit Sealed Bid

Your bid remains private until the bidding period closes.
Note: You must have a verified business profile to submit bids on projects over R5,000.

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Evaluation Criteria

The community doesn’t just look at price. They see your:
  • Trust Score: Based on past verified work.
  • Locality: “Local Vendor” badges highlight businesses inside the ward.
  • Price: Competitive pricing relative to the AI estimate.

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Payment

  • Escrow: Funds are held securely by Visita/Paystack.
  • Milestones: Payment is released when the community verifies the work is complete.