Enterprise Mobilisation, Capacity Building and Participant Accompaniment Service

This tender from UNDP South Africa seeks a Service Provider to deliver Enterprise Mobilisation, Capacity Building, and Participant Accompaniment for women and youth entrepreneurs, focusing on underserved groups like rural, peri-urban, and disabled entrepreneurs. The role spans outreach, diagnostics, training, mentorship, and referrals to support job creation in key sectors like agriculture, textiles, crafts, and beauty products. The provider must adhere strictly to UNDP’s approved tools, data protection, and auditable processes, including maintaining a participant database and reporting disaggregated by gender, age, and sector.⁠​‌‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌⁠

What it offers

The Service Provider will deliver a comprehensive support system for four participant tiers (Tier 1–4), including:

• Outreach and mobilization via women/youth networks, digital channels, and business partners, prioritizing underserved groups.
• Capacity diagnostics (registration, financial records, digital readiness) and localized training on business/financial management and export readiness.
• Mentorship, action planning, and structured follow-up to ensure enterprise growth and job creation.
• Referral coordination to finance, compliance, and market support services.
• Auditable participant records and disaggregated reporting to UNDP.

The scope requires strict adherence to UNDP’s approved criteria, data protection laws, and South African MSME definitions.

Who can apply

This is a procurement tender open to qualified service providers registered with UNDP Quantum Portal, capable of delivering the outlined services. Eligibility is tied to technical and financial capacity to meet UNDP’s requirements, including experience in MSME support, rural/underserved enterprise programs, and data management compliance.

How to apply

1. Register a supplier profile on the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal (or use an existing profile).
2. Subscribe to the tender (reference UNDP-ZAF-00246) via the portal to receive updates.
3. Draft a response (without submitting) to confirm intent and check for amendments.
4. Submit a formal bid directly through the portal using the provided link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org.
5. Follow instructions in the Negotiation Document and Supplier Registration Guide (available on UNDP’s procurement page).

Good to know

• Deadline: October 23, 2026, at 07:00 AM (New York time).
• Application platform: UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal (no external submissions accepted).
• Key requirements: UNDP-approved tools, data protection compliance, auditable records, and experience in MSME support.
• Focus sectors: Agriculture, textiles, crafts, and nature-based beauty products.
• Target groups: Women, youth, rural/peri-urban enterprises, and those with disabilities.

Note: The tender is not a scholarship, grant, or fellowship; it is a service procurement contract for a job opportunity under UNDP’s procurement framework.