EXTENDED - Provision of Web services to maintain and develop UNESCO web ecosystem
UNESCO is looking for a reliable and sustainable pool of specialized companies to ensure the maintenance and constant improvement of the ecosystem and participate in its expansion, keeping it at the forefront in terms of usability and technology.
These companies will be supporting the Division for Communications and Public Engagement in maintaining a reliable and scalable Web platform and providing UNESCO teams with expertise on web and digital communications
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is divided in two independent lots as follows:
- Lot #1: Maintenance of the Core systems and technical coordination: UNESCO’s aim is to select a single supplier capable to maintain the overall ecosystem on demand at the highest standards of the market.
- Lot #2: Web services toolbox: UNESCO’s aim is to select a pool of service suppliers for the provision of Digital services and a diversity of recurring web services including Strategy, Ad-hoc web developments, Editorial & content creation services Scoping, Design & Digital Marketing.
Interested bidders may opt to apply for either or both lots.
NEW/EXTENDED Closing Date set 14th October 2022, 12:00 CEST
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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EMS, waste management and wastewater management.
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