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Support 15 START Agribusinesses to Meet National and International Standards

UNCDF

Published: Jun 26, 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 agriculture and food security sector. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 14, 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 agriculture and food security 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-00657 | Type: Request for proposal Scope of ServicesThe selected firm will provide comprehensive technical assistance to at least fifteen (15) agribusiness SMEs supported under the START Facility across Uganda to strengthen their compliance with national and international regulatory, quality, and product standardization requirements. The assignment includes conducting pre-certification assessments and gap analyses; supporting product and process improvements; facilitating laboratory testing, certification, and licensing processes; strengthening quality management and compliance systems; supporting business formalization and regulatory compliance; building the technical capacity of SMEs through training and mentorship; and documenting lessons learned through case studies. The overall objective is to enhance the market readiness, competitiveness, and investment readiness of participating enterprises, enabling them to access local and international markets and finance.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: This solicitation is restricted to firms legally registered in Uganda or firms with an established legal and operational presence in Uganda.UNCDF OFFICE PROCUREMENT UNIT CONTACT: • Email: diana.nabbanja@uncdf.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on June 26, 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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Agriculture & Food Security 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 Uganda. 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 14, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNCDF in Uganda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.