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

Issued by IFAD · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace

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Published
12 Nov 2026
Closes
3 Dec 2026
Reference
IFAD/2026/028/RFP
Location
Ethiopia
Sector
Sports, Recreation & Events

At a glance

IFAD in Ethiopia has published a request for proposals in sports, recreation & events: “Provision of Event Management, Technical Coordination and Documentation Services for the Development Finance Forum 2027”. Submissions close on 3 December 2026, 21 days from today. Quote reference IFAD/2026/028/RFP in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 12 notices from this buyer since 2025, 2 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

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Details

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‘’).

Context for bidders

We hold 12 notices from IFAD, going back to September 2025 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Social Development & Inclusion and Sports, Recreation & Events. There is 1 open Sports, Recreation & Events tender in Ethiopia. This one closes in 21 days.

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Before you bid on this tender

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  • 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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