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Provision of Event Management, Technical Coordination and Documentation Services for the Development Finance Forum 2027 [email hidden]

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IFAD/2026/028/RFPInternational

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in collaboration with the Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE), is soliciting proposals under solicitation IFAD/2026/028/RFP for the provision of event management, technical coordination, and documentation services for the Development Finance Forum 2027 in Ethiopia. The selected firm or consortium will be responsible for the comprehensive planning and execution of the event, including venue and catering logistics, participant management, stakeholder engagement, and the design of the event's look and feel. While the service provider manages the operational delivery, DBE and IFAD will provide strategic direction, technical inputs, and final approvals to ensure the original forum concept is maintained. Interested vendors must be registered in the UNGM portal at a minimum of the Basic Level to access tender documents and submit proposals. The submission process requires bidders to use the OPT IN function to confirm participation and upload a technical proposal, a commercial offer, and a self-assessment questionnaire via the My Tender Return section of the portal. All commercial offers must be quoted net of VAT, as IFAD is exempt from taxes, levies, and duties, and prices must remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The deadline for submission is December 3, 2026, at 11:00 CEST, Rome.

General Info

IFAD and DBE seek event management services for the 2027 Development Finance Forum.

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IFAD

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers

Place of Performance

ETH

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NONE

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special-notice

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 12

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AgencyIFAD

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Full Description

Description The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, in collaboration with the Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE), hereby solicits proposals for provision of Event Management, Technical Coordination and Documentation Services for the Development Finance Forum 2027. The objective is to select one qualified firm or consortium to provide event management, venue and catering, technical coordination, participant management, documentation and knowledge-sharing support services for the Development Finance Forum 2027. The scope of services for this assignment shall include the following activities: • Event planning and coordination • Venue, catering and event logistics • Programme and technical session support • Participant management and stakeholder engagement • Communication, visibility and documentation • Cost and documentation control • Reporting and management The selected firm shall take primary responsibility for planning and executing DFF 2027, including the design and delivery of the event’s look and feel and all services specified in this ToR. DBE and IFAD shall provide strategic direction, technical inputs, supervision, review and approval. The service provider shall maintain DBE’s original Forum concept and ensure that all assigned services are properly delivered, documented and reported. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ACCESS RFP/ITB DOCUMENTS: In order to have access to the Tender Documents, it is necessary to register in UNGM portal (www.ungm.org). Please carefully read the instructions in the document attached to this tender notice (SEE THE MENU TAB ''DOCUMENTS‘’).