LTA Innovation, Startup Development and Business Training Programme Services

LTA Innovation, Startup Development and Business Training Programme Services Request for proposal Description Background and Procurement Requirement UNDP Angola intends to establish a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with a qualified company or consortium to design and implement an Innovation, Startup Development and Business Training Programme supporting the Agritech, Sustainable Tourism and Environment sectors. The programme will include ecosystem mapping, bootcamps, hackathons, incubation and acceleration services, technical assistance, monitoring and evaluation, communications, and partnership development activities across Angola. The assignment is expected to run for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months with the possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Based on the Terms of Reference, international companies may participate; however, a formal partnership with an Angolan entity is mandatory for eligibility. Scope The selected contractor shall: Conduct innovation ecosystem mapping and intelligence activities. Manage startup outreach and application processes. Design and implement bootcamps and hackathons. Deliver incubation and acceleration programmes. Provide mentoring and technical assistance. Support investment readiness and business development. Conduct monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management. Deliver communication and visibility activities. Produce technical and financial reports throughout implementation. Evaluation Methodology Combined Scoring Method Technical Proposal: 70% Financial Proposal: 30% Minimum technical threshold: 70% of technical score. Proposed Evaluation Criteria Criteria Weight Qualification, Capacity and Experience 35% Methodology and Implementation Approach 20% Management Structure and Personnel 15% Financial Proposal 30% Award Recommendation Award shall be made to the technically compliant bidder obtaining the highest combined technical and financial score and determined to offer best value for money. Instructions to Submit the Proposal Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments to the tender requirements. If you require further clarification , please use the messaging functionality in the system to communicate . If you need support to access the system, please use the e-tendering. Offers must be submitted directly in the syste