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UNDP-IC-2026-023-IC-Urban Governance

Issued by UNDP · via UNGM — UN Global Marketplace

Published: 12 Nov 2026
Closes: 19 Nov 2026
Reference: UNDP-IND-00860
Location: India
Sector: Governance & Public Institutions

At a glance

UNDP in India has published a request for proposals in governance & public institutions: “UNDP-IC-2026-023-IC-Urban Governance”. Submissions close on 19 November 2026, 7 days from today. Quote reference UNDP-IND-00860 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 3,358 notices from this buyer since 2024, 502 of them currently open. There are 17 open governance & public institutions notices in India on FreeTender. 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

Country: India

Description of the Assignment: Individual Consultant – Urban Governance

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 6 Months

Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry. Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders . Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.

Context for bidders

We hold 3,358 notices from UNDP, going back to May 2024 — 502 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure and IT & Telecom. There are 17 open Governance & Public Institutions tenders in India. This one closes in 7 days.

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Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this governance & public institutions 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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