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Development of a territorial diagnosis of early childhood services and the local management model for the reduction of Chronic Child Malnutrition - DCI in Colta and Guaranda

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Original title: Desarrollo de un diagnóstico territorial de los servicios de primera infancia y del modelo de gestión local para la reducción de la Desnutrición Crónica Infantil - DCI en Colta y Guaranda

UNICEF

Published: Sep 4, 2026

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNICEF - Request for proposal

This is a consulting contract in the social protection, health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on Nutrition and Laboratory. Located in Ecuador, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 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 consulting in the social protection sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Spanish

Agency: UNICEF | Reference: LRPS 2026 - 9206000 | Type: Request for proposal Objetivo generalDesarrollar un diagnóstico territorial detallado en las parroquias seleccionadas[1] de los cantones Colta, provincia de Chimborazo, y Guaranda, provincia de Bolívar, que caracterice el funcionamiento, cobertura, organización, brechas y condiciones de 25 servicios de atención a la primera infancia priorizados y a cargo del MSP, MDH y MINEDEC, y analice el estado de los cinco componentes del modelo de gestión local para la reducción de la DCI, con el fin de orientar el diseño e implementación de la intervención de UNICEF en ambos territorios.Objetivos específicosCaracterizar la oferta de servicios de atención a la primera infancia (0 a 6 años) del MSP, MDH y MINEDEC en parroquias seleccionadas de los cantones Colta y Guaranda, incluyendo la organización institucional, cobertura de atenciones intramurales y extramurales, brechas de cobertura, barreras de acceso, equipamiento disponible y perfil del personal a cargo de los servicios.Analizar el estado actual de los componentes del modelo de gestión local para la reducción de la DCI en las parroquias seleccionadas de cada cantón -articulación intersectorial (MIP), vigilancia comunitaria, ciclos de mejora continua de la calidad en establecimientos del primer nivel de atención (MSP), cambio social y de comportamiento, y parentalidad-, identificando condiciones habilitantes, avances existentes y brechas de implementación.Identificar prioridades de acción, necesidades de fortalecimiento y condiciones de entrada que sirvan de base para el diseño de la intervención de UNICEF en las parroquias seleccionadas de ambos cantones.[1] Colta: parroquias Cajabamba y Columbe. Guaranda: cabecera cantonal y parroquias de Salinas, Julio Moreno, Simiátug, San Simón. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • 1. ANEXO B TDRs 9206000 Diagnostico territorial Primera Infancia y DCI.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=313493&documentId=2092375 • 2. Pliegos 9206000.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=313493&documentId=2092376 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=313493 CONTACT: • Email: ecuadquisiciones@unicef.org

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About UNICEF

UNICEF has issued 1,781 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 161 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: September 16, 2026.

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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 September 28, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting 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.