Call for ILO roster for the layout of multilingual publications
About This Opportunity
ILO - Call for individual consultants
This is a services contract in the Research and media and communication sectors. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 7, 2026.
Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Agency: ILO | Reference: rfx_7805_HQ | Type: Call for individual consultants
Dear Bidder,
The purpose is to establish an ongoing roster of qualified and experienced external collaborators for the layout of ILO publications.
The roster will be used on a continual basis to support future publication work, ensuring high-quality layout, consistent with ILO branding.
Selected individuals may be contacted periodically by the ILO for assignments as needs arise, and roster participation will be regularly reviewed and monitored.
Candidates must submit evidence that they meet the compulsory requirements set out in Section VI.
This must include:
• Motivation letter (up to 300 words) in English or French;
• CV in English or French;
• Copy of degree or diploma
• At least 3 samples of publications produced since June 2023, which contain more than 20,000 words (and include figures, tables, photos and simple infographics) - links to online PDF and INDD package.
At least 1 of them should be for a UN agency, international NGO or a multinational company.
The samples must cover the breadth of languages/accessibility in which the external collaborator can work.
• Contact details of 3 currently active professional referees who can attest to the communication skills, quality and timeliness of the candidate’s work on the samples provided.
External collaborators on the ILO roster for layout are paid per day (see Sections II and VIII).
Fee rates depend on the collaborator’s place of residence.
The daily fee table is updated every six months.
If you are interested, please express interest and follow the instructions.
Any questions may be sent by 27 July and will be replied to by 03 August 2026.
The proposal must be submitted by 08:00 CET on 07 August 2026.
Candidates will be informed whether they have been selected by 16:00 CET on 17 September 2026.
The ILO reserves the right to request additional information and conduct reference checks and, where necessary, require candidates to complete a practical test as part of the assessment process.
DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_English.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=306431&documentId=2051425
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_Spanish.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=306431&documentId=2051426
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_French.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=306431&documentId=2051427
• Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=306431
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About ILO
ILO has issued 2,023 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 182 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, and Education & Training. Tenders span 10 countries including Russia, Senegal, and Japan. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by ILO in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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