ITB for Provision of professional certification and executive training services

Dear Bidders, 

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Supply Chain Management Unit is launching an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to retain accredited training providers or consolidators for three strategic professional certification programs: Lean Six Sigma (LSSI Green and Black Belt) , Executive AI Leadership (HBS Framework) , and APICS Supply Chain Management (CSCP and CLTD). Designed to upscale the global workforce against international benchmarks and drive operational excellence, these completely virtual training tracks will support distinct cohorts consisting of 11 Green Belt and 10 Black Belt candidates, 8 executives and approximately 60 CSCP and 5 CLTD candidates. UNFPA invites proposals from qualified vendors who possess official institutional accreditations, master-level instructor credentials, and a proven corporate track record of high candidate pass rates.

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We look forward to receiving your bid.

Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU)