NCD Medicines and Health Technologies Demand Forecasting Tool Project (2023-009_UCN-NCD_DemandForecasting)

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RFP Published by WHO on 16 February 2023

The date appearing above as “Published on” may differ since it corresponds to the publication of additional sets of documents such as Answers to Bidders questions if any.

Dear Prospective Bidder,

Subject:

Request for Proposal [2023-009_UCN-NCD_DemandForecasting] – [The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to enter into a contractual agreement with a successful bidder and select a suitable Contractor to carry out the following work: 1. Design, develop and pilot a standardized, user-friendly NCD medicines and health product Demand Forecasting tool based on collected stakeholder and subject matter expert (SME) requirements with the objective of improving the national forecasting of NCD medicines and health products. 2. Develop a complementary tool user manual to serve as reference resource on the various functionalities and features of the tool. 3 Develop an NCD medicines and health product demand forecasting reference manual to provide technical guidance on the principles of demand forecasting, with a specific focus on NCD-related products. 4. Develop complementary learning materials to ensure that users of the tool understand and able to effectively use the various functionalities of the tool, are conversant on forecasting and modelling principles, and proficient in making informed data conclusions from the outputs of the tool. 5. Pilot NCD forecasting tool and related guidance learning materials and update them to ensure the inclusion of country and user perspectives. 6. Develop tool specifications documentation to permit future updates to the tool to better ensure its sustainability.] You are invited to submit a proposal for the above mentioned Request for Proposals for the World Health Organization (WHO), Department of [WHO HQ/NCD/ISD] in accordance with the RFP documents: please click on "Express Interest", “View Documents”, and then, on the “RFP Documents” tab:

Request for Proposal

Appenidx 1- Sustainability Questionnaire

Annex 1 - Acknowledgement Form

Annex 2 - Confidentiality Undertaking Form

Annex 3 - Proposal Completeness Form

Annex 4 - Information about Bidder

Annex 5 - Acceptance Form

Annex 6 - Bidder Self-Declaration Form

Annex 7 - UNGM guide: Instructions on how to register with WHO and access WHO tenders

Questions from Bidders - Excel template 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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