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Acquisition of services from service provider organizations (PAHO) for the operational management of the Care Communities Program – Community modality of comprehensive care for elderly people dependent on care

Issued by Ministry of Social Development · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

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Published
22 Oct 2026
Closes
3 Dec 2026, 04:59 UTC
Reference
PN-L1177
Location
Panama
Sector
Social Development & Inclusion

At a glance

Ministry of Social Development in Panama has published a call for expressions of interest in social development & inclusion: “Acquisition of services from service provider organizations (PAHO) for the operational management of the Care Communities Program – Community modality of comprehensive care for elderly people dependent on care”. Submissions close on 3 December 2026, 42 days from today. Quote reference PN-L1177 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 4 open social development & inclusion notices in Panama on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank), not through FreeTender.

Details

The Republic of Panama has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Phase II Social Inclusion and Development Program and will use part of the proceeds to finance this contract. The operation is PN-L1177 and the loan agreement is 5734/OC-PN.

The Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) invites eligible bidders to submit bids for the contracting of service provider organizations (PAHO) in charge of the operational management of the Care Communities Program, aimed at the comprehensive care of elderly people dependent on care, distributed in three community nodes.

Contracting will be carried out through International Public Bidding (IPL), in accordance with IDB policies. Bidders must prove an annual turnover equivalent to at least 50% of the value of their proposal for two years, a minimum line of credit of US$150,000 per lot, three years of experience in social services, and two similar contracts in Latin America, each equivalent to at least 20% of the value of the proposal.

The technical evaluation will consider experience (15 points), methodology and work plan (15 points) and qualifications of key experts (70 points). No margin of national preference will be granted. Bids must include a Statement of Maintenance of the Bid and be submitted physically, without the possibility of electronic submission.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.

Executing unit: Ministry of Social Development

IDB project: PN-L1177

Contact: [contact details removed] gasanchez@mides.gob.pa

Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from Ministry of Social Development, going back to October 2026 — 2 of them still open. There are 4 open Social Development & Inclusion tenders in Panama. This one closes in 42 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this social development & inclusion opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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