Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) Web Portal Hosting

BES-Net is a capacity-sharing “network of networks” that promotes dialogue among science, policy and practice for more effective management of biodiversity and ecosystems, contributing to long-term human wellbeing and sustainable development. Through BES-Net, UNDP contributes to the capacity-building work of the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).The BES-Net website provides a “one-stop shop” for policy-relevant information and learning material on biodiversity and ecosystem services, guiding users through the existing sources of thematic information and methodological tools, and providing access to learning material and policy briefs. The portal focuses on the thematic areas of the IPBES global assessments as well as key areas of UNDP’s work on biodiversity and ecosystems management for development.In December 2021, the BES-Net website was restructured and redesigned to improve user experience, including more intuitive navigation and appealing layout. The portal is currently WordPress-based and in the English language only. The website is updated on a weekly basis with new contents, and on a yearly basis with new features, sections and pages as needed.UNDP request you to submit your Proposal for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) Web Portal Hosting and Maintenance Support. The purpose of the service is to provide the web hosting for the BES-Net web portal throughout the contract duration and regularly review the website to ensure all functionalities work, layout is responsive for different-sized screens and navigation is fully functioning and undertake regular website and code maintenance.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 of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in th