| Submit a business plan to operate the Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville | Submit a business plan to operate the Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass7770A6D8AD8C45A49A5A79BC27E4CC06"><p>Our
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Community%2c%20Arts%20and%20Culture%20Development">Community, Arts and Culture Development Department </a>is calling on registered non-profit organisations (NPOs) working in the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector in Cape Town to submit their business plans. </p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<p>Registered NPOs who submit a business plan will be considered for the operation and management of the Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre in Durbanville.</p>
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<div class="mobile-scroll"><table><thead><tr><th style="text-align:left;">Physical address of the facility: </th><td>10 Wellington Road, Durbanville</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th style="text-align:left;">Erven numbers:</th><td>Portions of erven 680 and 685</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align:left;">Extent:</th><td>Approximately 7094 m²</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>
<p>The Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre should offer a diverse range of services and opportunities to: </p><ul><li>engage the community, </li><li> promote and inspire creativity, </li><li> support local artists, and </li><li> offer economic and social development opportunities.</li></ul><p>Applicants must have a proven record of accomplishment managing similar facilities. </p><p>If your business plan is chosen, you will enter into a Facility Management Agreement (FMA) with us.</p><p>Access the advert (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/RUST_EN_VREDE_CULTURAL_CENTRE_English.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/RUST_EN_VREDE_CULTURAL_CENTRE_Afrikaans.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a>)</p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> We are required to follow the Supply Chain Management processes when selecting and appointing an external registered NPO to operate from a City-owned facility. </p></div></div></span>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Requirements</h2></span>
<h4>Your business plan proposal must include:</h4><ul><li>a detailed annual programme </li><li> products and services offered </li><li> operational strategy </li><li> an integrated sustainability plan (including the business model and operating budget)</li></ul><p>You may put forward a model in the business plan proposal that includes sub-letting parts of the Rust-en-Vrede Cultural Centre, however, all sub-leases must be reviewed and approved by the City.</p><p>The proposal must also explain how the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in the plan.</p><h4>Copies of the following important documents must accompany your business plan:</h4><ul><li>The organisation’s registration certificate </li><li>The organisation’s constitution </li><li>Management structure of the organisation </li><li>Certified copies of IDs of committee members and responsible officials </li><li>Latest audited financial statement </li><li>A valid tax compliance status certificate </li><li>Municipal account paid up to date</li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Submission period</h2><p>Submit your business plan from
<strong>2 April – 2 May 2025 (12:00)</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your business plan</h2><p>
<strong>Delivery </strong>
<br>Deliver your business plan by hand to the address below before 12:00 on Friday, 2 May 2025: </p><p>
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<strong>For attention: Louise Ing </strong></em>
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<em>Arts and Culture Development Offices </em>
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<em>Fifth floor Murray and Roberts Building </em>
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<em> 73 Hertzog Boulevard </em>
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<em>Cape Town</em></p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. See contact details below.</p></div></div></span>
<h4>Andre Louw</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 9809</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:AndreA.Louw@capetown.gov.za">AndreA.Louw@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact: </p><h4>Louise Ing</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 417 0142</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:louise.ing@capetown.gov.za">louise.ing@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p> | | GP0|#923ac8d1-24d5-4fa4-bd5a-d056062c95a1;L0|#0923ac8d1-24d5-4fa4-bd5a-d056062c95a1|Surveys and submissions;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 April – 2 May 2025 (12:00) | 0 |
