Inclusive Classroom Accessible Resources (“ICARE”) and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Products (“Mind Me”) to support children’s Learning and Well-Being for UNICEF Programmes and Partners

UNICEF
Inclusive Classroom Accessible Resources (“ICARE”) and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Products (“Mind Me”) to support children’s Learning and Well-Being for UNICEF Programmes and Partners Request for proposal

Reference: RFP 503879
Beneficiary countries or territories: Multiple destinations (see the Countries or territories tab)
Published on: 01-Oct-2025
Deadline on: 03-Nov-2025 23:59 (GMT 2.00)

Description

Background and purpose 

Globally, more than 2.5 billion people could benefit from assistive technology, yet access remains limited, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Among them, an estimated 240 million children under the age of 18 live with disabilities and often face systemic barriers to education and participation in society. Assistive technologies (AT) are essential in overcoming these barriers, enabling children to exercise their right to quality education as set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). 

Aligned with the UNICEF – WHO Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT) and UNICEF’s commitment to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), this Request for Proposal (RFP 503879) supports the integration of inclusive education products and psychosocial wellbeing materials into UNICEF’s global supply catalogue. The aim is to ensure that children with disabilities and those experiencing mental health challenges have the tools, resources, and supportive environments needed to thrive in learning and community settings.  

Through this Request for Proposal, UNICEF is aiming to establish multiple time-bound global Long- Term Arrangements (LTAs) for the supply of inclusive educational products (“ICARE”) and MHPSS products (“Mind me” products) that serve the above objectives. 

Procedure for submission to the RFP 

Please find attached RFP documents providing additional information related to this project, as well as all documentation required to be completed and submitted as per instructions by November 3, 2025, 11.59 PM CET. UNICEF intends to conduct an online bid conference on 10.10.2025 at 12.00 PM CET to provide an opportunity for interested bidders to ask any questions or seek clarifications. Bidders interested in participating in the conference are requested to send an email to visharma@unicef.org by 08.10.2025 11.59 PM CET.