Institutional Consultancy on “Updating the Mapping of the Social Services Workforce in Bulgaria and Conducting a Costing Analysis”

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF) Wishes to invite companies to submit a proposal for a Consultancy on “Updating the Mapping of the Social Services Workforce in Bulgaria and Conducting a Costing Analysis” RFPS/LRPS-2026-9203679 SSW Mapping and Costing A.0 SPECIAL NOTES A.1 PURPOSE OF THE Request for Proposals (RFP) for Services The purpose of this RFP is to invite research organizations to submit a proposal to carry out an updated mapping and costing analysis of Bulgaria’s social services workforce (SSW). A.2 FORECAST SCHEDULE Closing date and time for submission of full proposal: 17:00h on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, Sophia (Bulgaria) time. A.3 REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION All requests for formal clarification or queries on this RFP must be submitted in writing via email at BUL-PROCUREMENT@UNICEF.ORG by 11th May 2026. Please make sure that the e-mail mentions the RFP reference number in the subject: “LRPS-2026-9203679 SSW Mapping and Costing” and “Company Name”. Only written inquiries will be entertained. A response to written inquiries will be provided in due course. Please be informed that all responses will be publicized at the UNGM link. A.4 RFP RESPONSE FORMAT HOW TO APPLY Interested organizations should provide evidence of their experience and ability to fulfill the Terms of Reference by submitting, in separate documents: A.4.1. Filled and signed Bid Form; A.4.2. Technical Proposal; A.4.3. Financial Proposal, Full proposals should be submitted in ENGLISH language and must be sent via e-mail to “bul-procurement@unicef.org” not later 17:00h on 26th May 2026, duly signed and dated. Proposals received after the stipulated date and time will be rejected. The Technical Proposal should address all aspects and criteria outlined in this Request for Proposal, especially in the Terms of Reference. The Technical Proposal should include: 1) A profile of the organisation including legal name, year incorporated, number of employees, description of services provided (indicat