CONSULTANCY FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF FOSTER CARE IN ECUADOR

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Original title: CONSULTORÍA PARA EL FORTALECIMIENTO DEL ACOGIMIENTO FAMILIAR EN EL ECUADOR

UNICEF

Published: Oct 9, 2026

Updated: Oct 10, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNICEF - Request for proposal

This is a services contract in the social protection, information and communication technology and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Software and Quality Standards. Located in Ecuador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 social protection 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

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Agency: UNICEF | Reference: LRPS 2026 - 9206606 | Type: Request for proposal Strengthen the Foster Care modality of the Ministry of Labor and Human Development (MTDH) by updating the current technical standard and optimizing the technical and operational components related to the improvement of the following procedures: Recruitment (interest of families to be part of the modality) Qualification (social, psychological, and economic study of participating families) Training (training on child protection issues such as developmental characteristics of children and adolescents, positive parenting guidelines) Accreditation (accreditation process for foster families, including the respective family file and enabling reports) Support for biological and foster families (specialized technical support to preserve affective and family ties while the measure is in place) DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • 1. Annex B 9206606 TDRs Strengthening of foster care.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=317483&documentId=2115009 • 2. Bidding Documents 9206606.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=317483&documentId=2115010 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=317483 CONTACT: • Email: ecuadquisiciones@unicef.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on October 9, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNICEF

UNICEF has issued 1,977 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 103 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 10 countries including El Salvador, Senegal, and Venezuela. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: October 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare 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 Ecuador. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNICEF in Ecuador. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.