Firm to undertake policy and regulatory framework diagnostic and MABL ecosystem

Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-UGA-00553 | Type: Request for proposal With support from the European Union, UNDP seeks to engage the services of a suitably qualified firm to undertake a policy and regulatory framework diagnostic and market assessment of the Movable Asset-Based Lending (MABL) ecosystem in Uganda’s tourism industry. The assessment aims to diagnose key legal, regulatory and institutional bottlenecks affecting the development and effective functioning of asset-based financing in the tourism sector. It will also examine current market-level MABL practices and movable asset valuation systems, with a view to identifying opportunities for expanding asset-backed financing across the tourism industry. The study will further analyze opportunities for asset-based lending in the tourism sector and develop a sequenced reform and market development roadmap to strengthen the enabling environment, enhance valuation practices, and support the scaling of MABL as a viable financing mechanism for tourism enterprises.Period of assignment/services: 42 working days, spread over a period of approximately 3 consecutive calendar monthsProposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link:http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.orgusing the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website:https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.Note: UNDP is an equal opportunity Organization and Women, Youth and People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.PLEASE NOTE THAT – UNDP DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF ITS PROCUREMENT PROCESSES. UNDP HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FRAUD AND CORRUPTION, MEANING THAT UNDP STAFF MEMBERS, NON-STAFF PERSONNEL, VENDORS, IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES ARE NOT TO ENGAGE IN FRAUD OR CORRUPTION.UNDP OFFICE UGANDAPROCUREMENT UNIT CONTACT: • Email: ug.procurement@undp.org