NATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CLIMATE CITIZENS ASSEMBLY 2026-CAPE TOWN
About This Opportunity
UNDP - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the education and training, architecture and engineering, environment and climate, construction and civil works and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Curriculum. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 27, 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 education and training 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: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-ZAF-00229 | Type: Request for proposal
[SCOPE OF TENDER......]The service provider will support UNDP and government stakeholders in delivering the Climate Citizens Assembly.1.Project Coordination and Governance·Establish and coordinate the Assembly Secretariat·Support governance structures and oversight mechanisms·Facilitate coordination between partners (government, academia, civil society)2.2.Assembly Design and PreparationIn accordance with international best practice:·Finalise deliberative methodology and session structure·Develop facilitation guides, learning materials and codes of conduct·Coordinate facilitator recruitment and training (including multilingual and trauma-informed approaches)3.3.
Participant Recruitment and Sortition·Implement a statistically representative sortition process·Conduct outreach to ensure inclusion of marginalised groups·Finalise participant cohort (~100 participants)4.Logistics and Participant Support·Coordinate transport, stipends, catering and childcare·Ensure accessibility and inclusive (translation services, support measures)5.5.Facilitation of the Assembly (minimum 5 days)·Deliver structured learning sessions and expert inputs·Facilitate deliberations in small groups and plenary sessions·Manage voting and consensus-building processes6.Recommendations and Policy Engagement·Compile and edit the final recommendations report·Organise public handover to City of Cape Town and provincial government·Support engagement between participants and policymakers7.7.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Outputs·Conduct process monitoring and participant evaluation·Support independent evaluation of outcomesI.KEY TASKS TO BE PERFORMEDThe service provider will support UNDP and government stakeholders in delivering the Citizens Assembly.Key Activities:·Establish governance structures·Coordinate stakeholders– government, academia, civil society.·Finalize deliberative methodology– session design, facilitation guides, codes of conduct.·Implement the project·Facilitate the projectand policy engagement– present findings to City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government.·Reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the process·Produce knowledge products– final report, policy briefs, practitioner toolkit, dissemination outputs.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.[UNDP OFFICE SOUTH AFRICA]PROCUREMENT UNIT]
CONTACT:
• Email: procurement.enquiries.za@undp.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UNDP
UNDP has issued 4,732 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 517 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: July 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Education & Training 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 South Africa. 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 July 27, 2026. You have 11 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNDP in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
Find tenders like this automatically
Set up alerts and filters that match your business — never miss a relevant opportunity again.