The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) based in Geneva, Switzerland is pleased to invite you to submit a proposal in response to a Request for Proposal 1903-20 (RFP 1903-20) for the provision of Service Desk services.
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World Meteorological Organization
Procurement and Contract Mangement Division
Sustainable Procurement (SP) practices integrate requirements, specifications and criteria that are compatible and in favour of the protection of the environment, of social progress and in support of economic development, namely by seeking resource efficiency, improving the quality of products and services, and ultimately optimizing costs” (HLCM Procurement Network).Sustainable Procurement is not only one of the SDGs (SDG 12 and goal 12.7), it also contributes to the achievement of all SDGs. This tender meets the United Nations requirements to be considered sustainable. It incorporates at least 3 sustainability considerations (one for each pillar of sustainable development - environmental, social and economic), in accordance with the HLCM Procurement Network’s Sustainable Procurement Working Group - Sustainability Indicators Framework. To learn more about which considerations are included in this tender, please see below for a specific description. All questions related to these considerations should be directed to the procurement official and/or author of this tender.
The tender contains sustainability considerations related to human rights, fundamental principles and rights at work, occupational health and safety, fairly traded goods, targeted employment of people with disabilities, etc.
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting sustainability through the entire supply chain.
Examples:
Sustainability requirements for tier 2 suppliers, identification and approval of subcontractors
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting health and general well-being of consumers/recipients of the good or service.
Examples:
Hazardous chemicals handling, labelling of chemicals
The tender incorporates contract conditions/KPIs that stipulate the verification of suppliers' environmental and social claims through “spot checks” and audit provisions.
The tender contains sustainability considerations promoting the sustainable use of resources.
Examples:
Energy-saving measures, recycling, take-back programmes and responsible end-of-life management