Provision of Specialised Support Services for the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka for the implementation of the ‘Thin-slice’ of the National Digital Health Blueprint
UNOPS
Provision of Specialised Support Services for the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka for the implementation of the ‘Thin-slice’ of the National Digital Health Blueprint
Request for proposal
Reference:
RFP/2025/60611
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Sri Lanka
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
23-Dec-2025
Deadline on:
29-Jan-2026 11:30 (GMT 0.00)
Description
Provision of Specialised Support Services for the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka for the implementation of the ‘Thin-slice’ of the National Digital Health Blueprint
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations that provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure support. Through its project services — including infrastructure, procurement, project management, human resources, and financial management services — UNOPS supports governments, the United Nations, and other partners in achieving Member States’ Global Goals, and local objectives for people and countries.
The Health Information and Quality Improvement Project (HIQIP) is a major initiative implemented by the Ministry of Health as the Principal Recipient of a grant from the Federal Government of Germany and managed by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM). The project focuses on strengthening health systems through integration and interoperability of health data systems, enhancing TB screening facilities, and building institutional capacity to improve the quality of healthcare services.
In 2022, the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka, through the World Health Organization and Global Fund Support, commissioned the development of a National Digital Health Blueprint, Interoperability Plan, Capacity Development Plan and Procurement Plan. These plans were subsequently developed, along with a Roadmap for the execution of the National Digital Health Blueprint.
Considering the extensive nature of the National Digital Health Blueprint, a prioritization exercise has been undertaken to identify a ‘thin-slice' of it to be implemented during the HiQi / D2H project.
The purpose of this assignment is to hire a service provider for the provision of Specialised Support Services for the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the Digital Health Platform (DHP) under the HiQi / D2H project.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations that provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure support. Through its project services — including infrastructure, procurement, project management, human resources, and financial management services — UNOPS supports governments, the United Nations, and other partners in achieving Member States’ Global Goals, and local objectives for people and countries.
The Health Information and Quality Improvement Project (HIQIP) is a major initiative implemented by the Ministry of Health as the Principal Recipient of a grant from the Federal Government of Germany and managed by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM). The project focuses on strengthening health systems through integration and interoperability of health data systems, enhancing TB screening facilities, and building institutional capacity to improve the quality of healthcare services.
In 2022, the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka, through the World Health Organization and Global Fund Support, commissioned the development of a National Digital Health Blueprint, Interoperability Plan, Capacity Development Plan and Procurement Plan. These plans were subsequently developed, along with a Roadmap for the execution of the National Digital Health Blueprint.
Considering the extensive nature of the National Digital Health Blueprint, a prioritization exercise has been undertaken to identify a ‘thin-slice' of it to be implemented during the HiQi / D2H project.
The purpose of this assignment is to hire a service provider for the provision of Specialised Support Services for the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the Digital Health Platform (DHP) under the HiQi / D2H project.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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New clarification added: 17. With reference to the RFP requirement, it is mentioned that a legal agreement with the partner is to be submitted in the event of bidding as a Joint Venture (JV).We kindly request your clarification on whether a Letter of Intent (LOI) between the JV partners would be acceptable for this section, or if a specific type of legally binding agreement (such as a JV Agreement, Consortium Agreement, or similar) is required to be submitted at this stage of the bidding process.If a bidder wish to participate in the tender as a Joint Venture, the submission should include the dully authorized 'Form A: Joint Venture Partner Information Form', along with valid legal documentation to support the JV.For more details please refer 'Offeror eligibility' and 'Evaluation method details' under Section Particulars
Edited on:
27-Jan-2026 05:44
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 16. Kindly grant us an extension of the tender submission deadline by a further two (02) weeks, to enable us to submit a more competitive financial proposal with clearer and more detailed information.The tender submission deadline has already been extended. In view of the time-sensitive nature of the project, no further extensions will be granted as of today
Edited on:
22-Jan-2026 11:19
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 15. Due to the comprehensive scope and complexity of the project, we kindly request an extension of one (1) week to the proposal submission deadline in order to ensure a thorough and high-quality submission.The tender submission deadline has already been extended. In view of the time-sensitive nature of the project, no further extensions will be granted as of today.
Edited on:
22-Jan-2026 09:57
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 14. Can the vendor be based overseas, but on a similar time zone? Such as India?The service provider should be legally registered in Sri Lanka or authorized to operate within its jurisdiction. If the offeror does not have all the qualifications and expertise required as described in the RFP, the offeror may submit a proposal in association with other entities, particularly with an entity in the country where the Services are to be provided as a Joint Venture, consortium or association.Please refer 'Bidder eligibility' under the section 'Particulars' for further details
Edited on:
20-Jan-2026 12:07
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 13. As the Agreement Party, Does UNOPS have a Sri Lankan Entity for which this contract should be addressed to? Please provide the Details of the UNOPS Sri Lankan Entity/If not the Addressing EntityThe UNOPS contract template is provided for reference in the tender. All the tender submission documents should be addressed to UNOPS as per the templates provided.
Edited on:
19-Jan-2026 13:21
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 12. We kindly request a two-week extension for the proposal submission.Tender submission deadline extended
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12-Jan-2026 11:45
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: Amendment 1
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12-Jan-2026 11:42
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 11. Clarification regarding the addressing of legal documents required under this RFP.In particular, we seek your guidance on whether the required legal declarations (such as the Declaration of No Conflict of Interest) should be:Issued in favour of UNOPS, orIssued in favour of the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, orAddressed to another specified authority or individual.All tender submission documents should be addressed to UNOPS
Edited on:
09-Jan-2026 10:52
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 10. Request the bid submission deadline be extended until 23rd January.A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be conducted (Details are given under 'Perticulars' in this tender). Following the pre-proposal meeting, UNOPS will determine whether the submission deadline will be extended.
Edited on:
09-Jan-2026 04:28
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Scope of Work 5. Does the scope of work required techncial development of the components attached to teh DHP under this consultancy, or it is about PMO services to coordinate the services required to deliver DHP components stated in the TOR.The Specialized Support Services Provider is not required to undertake the technical development of the components associated with the DHP.Section I: Instruction to Offerors: 6. EXCLUSIVITY AND AVAILABILITY STATEMENT, does this apply to the key profiles that are going to part of the assignement Yes, to all the key roles mentioned in Section II: Schedule of Requirements.General7. Does the proposal submission need a performance sercurity submissionThe submission does not require a proposal security. However, a performance bond will be requested if required as mentioned in Section II: Schedule of Requirements.8. Any applicable insurance compoenent to the assignment?Not required in the submission9. Considering the submission of a comperhensive proposal we would like to request minimum 2 weeks proposal submission extension A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be conducted. Following the pre-proposal meeting, UNOPS will determine whether the submission deadline will be extended.
Edited on:
06-Jan-2026 07:53
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 4. Kindly request a 10-day extension until Monday, 26 January 2026.We encourage all interested parties to attend the virtual pre-proposal meeting. The relevant details are provided under Particulars in this tender. Following the meeting, UNOPS will determine whether the submission deadline will be extended.
Edited on:
06-Jan-2026 05:54
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 1. Could you confirm whether the scope of this tender is limited to project management and specialised support services (such as PMO setup and coordination), or does it also include delivery of Digital Health Platform components/software?The Specialized Support Services Provider should carry out the tasks as set out in the Section II: Schedule of Requirements 2. Will participation in this tender restrict bidders from future opportunities related to implementing DHP components (e.g., Registries, NEHR) under the National Digital Health Blueprint?Participation in this tender will not preclude the bidders from participating in other tenders. However, The bidder who will be selected through this tender, i.e. The successful Offeror, designated as the Specialized Support Services Provider to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, will be precluded from being awarded the tenders for DHP components, whether as a principal bidder, Joint Venture, Consortium, Association or a subcontractor.3. To ensure full understanding of the requirements, we kindly request a pre-bid briefing/clarification session.A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be conducted. Details are given under 'Perticulars' in this tender.
Edited on:
29-Dec-2025 11:34
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org