What is DARe LINKS?
A B2B platform where DARe facilitates business linkages between local Clients with interested locally registered businesses including MSMEs (Vendors) by providing support to perform effectively on contracts
Objective of DARe LINKS
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To provide a platform to increase in-country value by encouraging greater participation of MSMEs in local supply chain
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To encourage adoption of proper procurement practice for MSMEs
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To support the development of MSME capabilities by linking to other DARe programs / initiatives
DARe LINKS Portal: A Directory of Opportunities
The DARe LINKS Portal is where the linkage activities will happen. MSMEs can register as a vendor to have access to a directory of opportunities offered by Clients, including projects, tenders and procurement requests.
Through the portal, vendors can:
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Participate in any business opportunity advertised through the Portal, provided that they fulfill Clients requirements.
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Report award details
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Provide feedback
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Have access to early bird registration for courses provided by DARe (IBA).
Clients may do the following:
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Post advertisements
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Receive vendor submissions
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Shortlist, reject and award vendors
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Report award details
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Provide feedback
Eligibility Criteria
Vendors
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Locally registered company under ROCBN
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Minimum 1 year of business operations
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Demonstrate the potential to deliver on the work contract
Clients
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Applicable to organisations incorporated under Registry of Companies and Business Names (ROCBN)including Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), Government Linked Companies (GLC) and Multi-National Corporations (MNC)
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Applicable to Statutory Bodies
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Applicable to Medium to Large Enterprises with resources to offer business opportunities
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Not limited to any industry
Is there a fee to participate in DARe LINKS?
No, currently registration and participation in the initiative is free of charge.
How does DARe LINKS work?
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Clients offer business opportunities, i.e. Tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs, in the DARe LINKS Portal
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Registered vendors who fit the opportunity requirements may respond and submit their proposal and/or quotation in the Portal
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Clients will select and award vendors
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DARe to offer the relevant assistance to ensure the linkage is successful until delivery of service is complete
