Tenders/RFP Business Development and Market Linkage Support Migrant Family’s Enterprises

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RFP Business Development and Market Linkage Support Migrant Family’s Enterprises

UNCDF

Published: Jun 19, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNCDF - Request for proposal

This is a consulting contract in the finance and banking and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Investment and Market Development. Located in Bangladesh, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 4, 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 finance and banking 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: UNCDF | Reference: UNCDF-00652 | Type: Request for proposal United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the UN’s flagship catalytic blended financing platform, supports market development by enabling access to finance in high-risk environments through financial instruments, mechanisms, and advisory services. With a unique mandate, UNCDF blends and deploys grants, loans, and guarantees alongside related advisory support.The programme addresses key challenges: limited knowledge for asset accumulation and productive investment, inadequate access to financial products, and weak regulatory frameworks. By enabling productive investments, building entrepreneurial capacity, and improving remittance systems, Shafal aims to directly benefit over 9,000 individuals from migrant families, contributing to SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and others.A core component involves supporting migrant families (including returnees, women-led households, and youth) in establishing and growing income-generating enterprises using remittances productively. This TOR seeks a qualified firm to deliver specialized Business Development Services (BDS) and market linkage support to these enterprises, aligning with Shafals Outcome 1 (better remittance management to reduce poverty risk) and related entrepreneurship development efforts.Primary Objective is to engage a firm that provides tailored Business Development Services and market linkage support to enhance the sustainability, growth, and market access of enterprises owned or operated by migrant families under the Shafal programme.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.UNCDF PROCUREMENT UNIT CONTACT: • Email: kullawan.arphasrirat@uncdf.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on June 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNCDF

UNCDF has issued 45 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Finance & Banking, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Vanuatu, and Bangladesh. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 4, 2026. You have 8 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNCDF in Bangladesh. 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 Finance & Banking 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 Bangladesh. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.