DEADLINE: 15-JUN-2026 00:00 (GMT 1.00)
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SUPPORT CAPACITY STRENGTHENING OF STATE HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCIES IN THE ACCELERATION OF ENROLMENT OF PLHIV AND TB CLIENTS ON THE PILOT OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS COVERAGE ON SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE
REFERENCE: HSS/LE/2026/005/029
BENEFICIARY COUNTRIES OR TERRITORIES: NIGERIA
REGISTRATION LEVEL: BASIC
Description
Dear Proposers,
The World Health Organization, hereinafter referred to as WHO, hereby invites prospective Proposers to submit a proposal in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract and the Terms of Reference as set out in this Request for Proposal (RFP).
To enable you to submit a proposal, please read the RFP documents carefully.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal in response to this RFP:
(1) Please acknowledge receipt of this RFP by completing and returning the Letter of Intent in Annex A, indicating your intention to submit a proposal or not, not later than Friday, 05 June, 2026.
(2) Please submit any requests for clarification not later than Tuesday, 09 June, 2026
(3) Please prepare your proposal in accordance with the requirements and procedures outlined in this RFP and submit it not later than Monday, 15 June, 2026
All WHO vendors are required to comply with the United Nations Supplier Code of Conduct. We encourage all Proposers to join the United Nations Global Compact and support the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP).
For guidance on how to register as a supplier in UNGM and use WHO’s e-tendering system, please refer to the following resources: Instructions on how to register with WHO and access WHO tenders , UNGM Help Center and UNGM/ln-Tend support
We look forward to receiving your competitive proposals.
SECTION 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
GENERAL
(1) About WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations. The objective of WHO (www.who.int) is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. “Health”, as defined in the WHO Constitution, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. WHO’s main function is to act as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work.
(2) Scope
Proposers are invited to submit a proposal in line with the Terms of Reference (Section 5) and the requirements of this RFP, including any written amendments. A summary of the scope is provided in Section 3: Specific information about this RFP.
(3) Interpretation of the RFP
This RFP is conducted in accordance with Policies and Procedures of WHO, a summary of which is accessible at WHO’s website: WHO Procurement: principles and processes
Any proposal submitted will be regarded as an offer by the proposer and does not constitute or imply the acceptance of the proposal by WHO. WHO is under no obligation to award a Contract to any proposer as a result of this RFP.
(4) Eligible Proposers
Proposers shall have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with WHO.
All WHO suppliers must abide to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct, which is available at the following link: UN Supplier Code of Conduct
Proposers must submit a signed Self-Declaration form included in this RFP.
Proposers will be excluded if:
- They are bankrupt, undergoing court administration, have suspended business, are under creditor arrangements, or in similar situations under national law.
- They or individuals with decision-making power have been found guilty of fraud, corruption, involvement in criminal organizations, money laundering, terrorism-related offenses, child labor, or human trafficking.
- They or such individuals have been found guilty of financial irregularities.
- They misrepresent or fail to provide required information under this RFP or during evaluation.
- They have a conflict of interest, as determined solely by WHO. This includes associations with firms involved in preparing specifications for this procurement or any other conflicting situation.
- They appear on sanction or ineligibility lists, including the UN Security Council, UN Ineligibility List, World Bank’s non-responsible vendors list, or World Bank ineligible firms and individuals list.
WHO may also exclude proposers for other reasons, at its discretion.
