Tender Results of International Fund For Agricultural Development

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of IT Technical and Functional Consultancy Services. The purpose of this Tender is to establish Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with various companies whose services, employees or consultants are experienced in the skills and technologies described in the Consulting Profile specified in this tender or who can source such consultants for IFAD, in order to provide Consultancy Services on a “as needed” basis. The prospective Consultants will work with IFAD’s internal ICT Staff aiming to absorb peaks of development, implementation and maintenance works to be performed and to work on new projects and initiatives. Consultants shall perform these activities either at IFAD headquarters in Rome, Italy or from an offshore environment.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of IT Technical and Functional Consultancy Services. The purpose of this Tender is to establish Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with various companies whose services, employees or consultants are experienced in the skills and technologies described in the Consulting Profile specified in this tender or who can source such consultants for IFAD, in order to provide Consultancy Services on a “as needed” basis. The prospective Consultants will work with IFAD’s internal ICT Staff aiming to absorb peaks of development, implementation and maintenance works to be performed and to work on new projects and initiatives. Consultants shall perform these activities either at IFAD headquarters in Rome, Italy or from an offshore environment.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of Oracle Peoplesoft Consultancy Services. The purpose of this Tender is to establish a Long Term Agreement (LTA) with various companies whose services, employees or consultants are experienced in the skills and technologies described in the Consulting Profile specified in this tender, or who can source such consultants for IFAD, in order to provide Consultancy Services on a “as needed” basis. The prospective consultants will work with IFAD’s internal ICT Staff, aiming to absorb peaks of development, implementation and maintenance works to be performed and to work on new projects and initiatives. Consultants shall perform these activities either at IFAD headquarters in Rome, Italy or from an offshore environment. IFAD has already a number of LTAs in place for the provision of ICT Consultancy services. With this tender, IFAD wishes to replace the expiring contracts and widen the spectrum of choices among the existing ones. The existing LTAs will therefore remain valid until their natural expiry date.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of Oracle Peoplesoft Consultancy Services. The purpose of this Tender is to establish a Long Term Agreement (LTA) with various companies whose services, employees or consultants are experienced in the skills and technologies described in the Consulting Profile specified in this tender, or who can source such consultants for IFAD, in order to provide Consultancy Services on a “as needed” basis. The prospective consultants will work with IFAD’s internal ICT Staff, aiming to absorb peaks of development, implementation and maintenance works to be performed and to work on new projects and initiatives. Consultants shall perform these activities either at IFAD headquarters in Rome, Italy or from an offshore environment. IFAD has already a number of LTAs in place for the provision of ICT Consultancy services. With this tender, IFAD wishes to replace the expiring contracts and widen the spectrum of choices among the existing ones. The existing LTAs will therefore remain valid until their natural expiry date.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of Oracle Peoplesoft Consultancy Services. The purpose of this Tender is to establish a Long Term Agreement (LTA) with various companies whose services, employees or consultants are experienced in the skills and technologies described in the Consulting Profile specified in this tender, or who can source such consultants for IFAD, in order to provide Consultancy Services on a “as needed” basis. The prospective consultants will work with IFAD’s internal ICT Staff, aiming to absorb peaks of development, implementation and maintenance works to be performed and to work on new projects and initiatives. Consultants shall perform these activities either at IFAD headquarters in Rome, Italy or from an offshore environment. IFAD has already a number of LTAs in place for the provision of ICT Consultancy services. With this tender, IFAD wishes to replace the expiring contracts and widen the spectrum of choices among the existing ones. The existing LTAs will therefore remain valid until their natural expiry date.

The implementation, by a design office, of technical, environmental and social study activities for the project to open up public roads in Conakry with funding from the European Union.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) seeks a reputable consulting firm/ consortium to undertake a survey and a qualitative analysis within Sarlahi and Rautahat districts, Nepal, as part of the Joint Programme for Accelerating Progress towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE). These quantitative and qualitative assessments will be used to for the end of project evaluation and to measure aspects of women (and men’s) economic empowerment vis-a-vis a control group. The level of effort required for these responsibilities is estimated at 4 months. Starting date will depend on the current COVID19 scenario, in compliance with Nepal national regulation on internal movements and social distancing. Shall the crisis prevent the company from conducting the data collection before the end of August, timeline will be discussed again and agreed upon with IFAD. This tender is restricted to vendors based in Nepal, in consideration of the COVID-19 situation and the travel restrictions.

IFAD’s Headquarters (HQ) is located in Via Paolo di Dono, 44, Rome, Italy where there is a cafeteria inside the premises with the restricted access for the people who are inside of the HQ. The number of people present at HQ on a daily basis may vary between 600 and 650. These people are potential cafeteria customers and come from different countries with different cultural backgrounds. The cafeteria customers include IFAD staff, consultants, interns and service providers as well as external visitors including high level government officials, international meeting participants and guests. IFAD is looking for a Contractor that can easily adapt to the multi-ethnic character of IFAD. Therefore, with the launch of this tender, IFAD welcomes proposals with innovative and creative ideas that ensure the most hygienic, pleasant and efficient service to the customers at high quality standards both for services already in place as for potential additional services (bar in -1 and the roof garden). The current services include: services for end consumers (a self-service cafeteria, a coffee bar and vending machines placed on various floors of the HQ building) and services for IFAD (official catering services for IFAD meetings and events held in the HQ premises).

For the provision of External Legal Services for IFAD, the Law Firm shall work under the exclusive supervision and oversight of IFAD' s Office of the General Counsel. The Law Firm shall, where and when requested, assume responsibility for, or provide legal advice on matters relating primarily to, public and private international law and issues arising under, or relating to, the Italian legal system. In this regard, thorough familiarity with the principles, treaties laws relating to diplomatic privileges and immunities and the operations and status of United Nations Specialised Agencies is required. For the provision of External Legal Services for Staff Members, the Law Firm shall work under the general oversight of IFAD's Office of the General Counsel. The Law Firm shall, where and when requested by an IF AD staff member, provide legal assistance in the form of an opinion and/or advice to the staff member on legal matters arising under Italian laws and/or personal issues unrelated to IF AD, encountered by staff members in Italy and their dealings with the Italian administrative/legal system.

IFAD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, a United Nations specialised agency, based in Rome at its Headquarters located at Via Paolo di Dono 44, 00142 Rome, Italy, in line with United Nations Procurement policies is requesting proposals for the provision of regular daily shuttle bus services and ad-hoc coach hire services. IFAD places these services to staff within its operational profile and is seeking a provider who guarantees a quality service, with reliability, courtesy, communication and safety & security as key components of its service. Interested bidders are invited to submit a written proposal as set out in the attached instructions (see also document "0. IFAD 2019 022 RFP Instructions on how to access documents"). In case of questions, kindly use the CORRESPONDENCE function within the UNGM e-tendering system.