Request for Proposals for the Planning and Proposal of the Fukuoka 6th Industry Product Selection Business for Fiscal Year 2026
Description
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is soliciting proposals for the 'Fukuoka 6th Sector Product Selection' project for the fiscal year 2026 (Reiwa 8).
This procurement seeks a contractor to manage and implement a project focused on selecting and promoting unique local products derived from the region's primary industries (agriculture, forestry, and fisheries) and their processing (the '6th sector'). The project aims to identify high-quality, innovative products that leverage local resources and potentially contribute to regional revitalization. The selected service provider will be responsible for defining selection criteria, managing the application and evaluation process, and potentially organizing promotional activities or showcases for the selected products. Typical requirements for this type of tender include experience in project management, particularly in areas related to regional development, product branding, marketing, or agricultural/industrial promotion. Bidders are expected to present a detailed plan for implementing the selection process, including outreach to producers, expert evaluation, and strategies for enhancing the visibility and marketability of the selected '6th sector' products. This initiative supports local economic development and brand building for Fukuoka Prefecture.
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Fukuoka Prefecture, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements 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.