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FAO Invitation for Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 - Anticipatory Action to Protect Agriculture-based Livelihoods (AAPAL) CERF Project

Issued by FAO · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace

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Published
9 Nov 2026
Closes
22 Nov 2026
Reference
FAO Invitation for Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 - Anticipatory Action to Protect Agriculture-based Livelihoods (AAPAL) Project.
Location
Zimbabwe
Sector
Livelihoods & Enterprise Development

At a glance

FAO in Zimbabwe has published a request for proposals in livelihoods & enterprise development: “FAO Invitation for Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 - Anticipatory Action to Protect Agriculture-based Livelihoods (AAPAL) CERF Project”. Submissions close on 22 November 2026, 12 days from today. Quote reference FAO Invitation for Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 - Anticipatory Action to Protect Agriculture-based Livelihoods (AAPAL) Project. in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 956 notices from this buyer since 2025, 148 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

To bid on UN Global Marketplace

UN agencies expect suppliers to be registered on UNGM; the response itself goes through the agency's e-tendering system named in the notice.

Details

Attached, please find a scanned copy of FAO’s Invitation to submit a Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 for the provision of the following services:

“ Anticipatory Action to Protect Agriculture-based Livelihoods (AAPAL) Project .”

Kindly ensure that all instructions contained in the attached Invitation for Proposal are followed when preparing and submitting your proposal.

Attached please find the following files - please review them carefully :

Invitation to submit a Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 comprising of ;

Invitation for Proposal

Appendices are attached to the Invitation for Proposal, including a Word version labelled Response Form for ease of completion. Although all annexes have been provided in a single file, bidders may separate the individual appendices for easier identification, review, and submission. Kindly ensure that all completed annexes are clearly labelled and submitted as part of your proposal package.

Appendix A: Workplan

Appendix B: Budget

Appendix C: Description of Competencies and CVs of key Personnel

Appendix D: Capacity Self-Assessment of Potential LoA Service Provider

Appendix E: Certification Form for Proposed Team

Appendix F: Confirmation of Eligibility to Sign Letters of Agreement with FAO

Annex I: Draft LOA Template

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KINDLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL ONLY AS FOLLOWS:

Through e-mail - to the following email address ZW-LoA@fao.org , quoting the FAO Tender number as the e-mail subject , (no other email account should be copied in the Offer).

Proposals should be submitted in pdf format and submitted in one or more e-mails, not to exceed 10MB each, with the subject clearly stating: FAO Invitation for Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 - Anticipatory Action to Protect Agriculture-based Livelihoods (AAPAL) Project.

Please number and stamp all pages submitted, in order to facilitate verifying completeness of your offer as well as the name of your firm .

Any other forms of communication including acknowledgement of receipt, queries and other email messages must be sent to ZW-LoA@fao.org with subject clearly stating:

Acknowledgement of Receipt - FAO Invitation for Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 for emails regarding the acknowledgement or

Request for Information - FAO Invitation for Proposal No. FAOZW/LOAIFP/2026/003 for all enquiries.

Closing date for Submission of Proposals is : 1700Hrs ( Harare, Zimbabwe time) - 22 November 2026

OFFERS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ZW-LoA@fao.org mail box

OFFERS NOT SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ZW-LoA@fao.org mail box WILL BE INVALIDATED.

Context for bidders

We hold 956 notices from FAO, going back to April 2025 — 148 of them still open. They buy mostly in Agriculture & Food, Construction & Infrastructure and Education & Training. There is 1 open Livelihoods & Enterprise Development tender in Zimbabwe. This one closes in 12 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this livelihoods & enterprise development 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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