WHO
Long Term Agreements to support Unitaid on Human Subject Research Topics Request for proposal

Reference: RFP 2018.09
Beneficiary countries: Switzerland
Published on: 02-Aug-2018
Deadline on: 28-Sep-2018 17:00 (GMT 2.00)

Description

Unitaid is seeking to established Long Term Agreement (LTA) with qualified candidates/companies to support the Secretariat on Human Subject Research (HSR) topics. The LTA will be established for an initial duration of 12 months, starting from 1-Jan-2019, with a possibility of extension for another 12 months subject to Unitaid's needs and satisfactory performance.

The tender document with our detailed requirements and instructions on bid submission are available at the "Document" section.

Tender timeline:

  • Request for clarification: 7 September 2018 @ 17h00 Geneva time
  • Submission of Intension to Bid: 19 September 2018 @ 17h00 Geneva time
  • Submission of Proposal: 28 September 2018 @ 17h00 Geneva time

All queries pertaining to the RFP should be addressed in writing to unitaid-proc@who.int .

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Overview

Unitaid’s research-oriented projects range from implementation research to interventional research. Some examples of current Unitaid projects range from field testing of new diagnostic products to overcome delays in country-level marketing approval, and to those focused on conducting the clinical research needed to identify and catalyse access to safer, more effective drug formulations and treatment regimens.

Objectives of the LTA

Unitaid requires expert support to provide expert guidance on the strategic development and management of its research-oriented projects, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Assess implementer’s capacity to deliver a research project effectively and efficiently;
  • Evaluate the technical merits of proposed and existing interventions, including the robustness of research plans;
  • Identify risk and propose mitigation actions;
  • Ensure the research-oriented interventions are aligned with the anticipated market and public health focus of Unitaid-funded grants

Please refer to the RFP for further details.