Photography and Coffee book production

UNDP

Published: Aug 11, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNDP - Request for proposal

This is a consulting contract in the media and communication and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Publishing, Translation and Graphic Design. Located in Tanzania, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 20, 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 media and communication 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

Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-TZA-00421 | Type: Request for proposal UNDP Tanzania invites qualified and experienced firms to submit proposals for the provision of Photography, Storytelling and Coffee-Table Book Production Services for the Kigoma Joint Programme (KJP). The assignment involves documenting programme results across nine thematic areas through professional photography, human-interest stories, translation, editorial development, graphic design, and production of a high-quality coffee-table book in both print and digital formats. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting field photography across Kigoma Region, developing a minimum of three stories per thematic area, producing at least 200 high-resolution edited photographs, creating print-ready and web-ready publication files, and ensuring compliance with UN editorial standards, donor visibility requirements, safeguarding principles, and ethical storytelling practices.Interested firms should submit a comprehensive technical proposal outlining their methodology, editorial approach, work plan, timeline, risk and ethics management measures, and proposed team composition. Proposals must also include a company profile, valid business registration and tax documents, relevant portfolio samples demonstrating similar assignments, CVs of key personnel, and an all-inclusive financial proposal covering field deployment and associated costs. Bidders should carefully review the Terms of Reference and ensure that their submissions clearly demonstrate the experience, technical capacity, and qualifications required to successfully deliver the assignment. Award will be made using the Combined Scoring Method, with technical quality weighted at 70% and financial proposal at 30%.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 IN TANZANIAPROCUREMENT UNIT CONTACT: • Email: alphonce.kisesebe@undp.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on August 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNDP

UNDP has issued 5,499 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 575 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 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNDP in Tanzania. 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 Media & Communications 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 Tanzania. 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 August 20, 2026. You have 9 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.