Development and Operationalization of WHO Global Strategy [WHO-SHQ-RFP-26-3044]
Issued by WHO · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace
- Published
- 11 Nov 2026
- Closes
- 2 Dec 2026
- Reference
- WHO/P/0009770
- Location
- Switzerland
At a glance
WHO in Switzerland has published a request for proposals: “Development and Operationalization of WHO Global Strategy [WHO-SHQ-RFP-26-3044]”. Submissions close on 2 December 2026, 20 days from today. Quote reference WHO/P/0009770 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 271 notices from this buyer since 2026, 43 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.
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Details
This RFP published by WHO on 11 November 2026.
The date appearing above as “Published on” may differ since it corresponds to the publication of additional sets of Answers to Bidders questions and change of the proposal submission deadline, if any ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dear Prospective Bidder,
Subject: Request for Proposal: Development and Operationalization of WHO Global Strategy [WHO-SHQ-RFP-26-3044]
You are invited to submit a proposal for the above subject RFP for World Health Organization (WHO), HQ/HSD/PFD/PPE in accordance with the attached RFP documents:
Please click on "Express Interest", "View Documents", and then, on the "RFP Documents" tab: - Request for proposal (main tender document containing all relevant annexes that are not described below)
- UNGM user guide
The dates related to Intention to Bid, Questions and Submission of Proposals are detailed in the attached RFP document unless otherwise indicated above.
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This Request for Proposal is not open to Individual bidders.
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Context for bidders
We hold 271 notices from WHO, going back to July 2026 — 43 of them still open. They buy mostly in Healthcare & Pharma, Facility Management & Cleaning and Financial & Professional Services. This one closes in 20 days.
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