Firm for Rwanda DPI, Data Economy and AI Readiness Deep Dive Assessment

UNDP

Published: Aug 4, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNDP - Request for proposal

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, education and training, health and medical services, construction and civil works and finance and banking sectors. Located in Rwanda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 18, 2026.

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Description

Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-RWA-00399 | Type: Request for proposal RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANCY FIRM FOR A DEEP DIVE ASSESSMENT OF RWANDAS DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE,DATAECONOMY,ANDAITRUSTSSAFETYREADINESSItemDescriptionOffice/Unit/ProjectUNDPRwanda–TransformationalGovernancePlaceKigali,RwandaTypeofContractLocal/InternationalConsultancyFirmExpectedDurationUpto4months1.BackgroundTheUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgramme,inalignmentwithitsglobalStrategicPlan,prioritizes the creation of human-centered, accountable, and future-ready publicgovernancearchitectures.Inpursuitoftheseobjectives,UNDPRwandapartneredwiththeMinistry of ICT and Innovationand theHigh Commission of Canada to deliver capacity-building sessions on Artificial Intelligence Trust and Safety (AI TCS). These sessions successfully equipped cross-sector stakeholders including financial institutions,telecommunicationsfirms,andseniorjudicialofficialswithafoundationalunderstanding ofresponsibleAIintegration,dataqualityverification,andprivacysafeguards.As the Government of Rwanda accelerates its digital transformation agenda, AI is increasingly being deployed across vital socio-economic sectors. To ensure that these technologies scale safely and sustainably, UNDP and MINICT are transitioning frombaseline training toward structured institutional interventions, beginning with an empiricalnational diagnostic assessment.2.RationaleAs Rwanda positions itself as a leading regional hub for technology and digital transformation,theaccelerateddeploymentofAIacrossthepublicandprivatesectorsbringscriticalsocio-technicalrisksthatdemandlocalized,enforceableoversight.Relying entirelyonethicalguidelinesleavesinstitutionsexposedtosystemicvulnerabilities.Toprotectcitizens,maintaindigitaltrust,andfosterasecureAIenvironmentforlocal context,Rwandamustmoveproactivelyaddressingthesechallengeswithanempirical,data-drivenbaselineassessmenttoaccuratelymapthecountrystechnicaladvancementinDigitalPublicInfrastructure,DataEconomyandAITurstCSafety,theexistingregulatoryframeworks,institutionalcapacitygapsandhowtheseaspectsinfluenceeachother.3.ObjectiveoftheassignmentAs Rwanda positions itself as a leading regional hub for technology and digital transformation,theaccelerateddeploymentofAIacrossthepublicandprivatesectorsbringscriticalsocio-technicalrisksthatdemand CONTACT: • Email: procurement.rw@undp.org

Data provenance

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About UNDP

UNDP has issued 5,304 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 504 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, El Salvador, and Senegal. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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 Rwanda. 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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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 18, 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 UNDP in Rwanda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.