UNDP-ZAF-00215 - Events Manager for high level- ministerial SADC SWF one day event - UNDP - SOUTH AFRICA

Tender summary

Introduction [SCOPE OF TENDER......] The contracted firm will deliver the following: 4.1) Event Management & Coordination • Overall project management and coordination; single point of contact. • Workplan/Gantt and detailed run-of-show; weekly status meetings and actions log. • Risk register and mitigation; contingency planning. • Accreditation/registration workflow design and management (data protection compliant). • On-site operations plan; rehearsals; showcalling; inter-team comms (radios/whatsapp groups). • Protocol & VIP management; seating charts; holding rooms; gift/exchange coordination. • Staffing: event manager, floor managers, registration desk, ushers; briefing and rostering. 4.2) Venue & Logistics • Venue sourcing (3 options) and contracting support; site inspections. • Space planning: room layout, staging, lectern, accessibility routes, emergency egress. • Audio-visual (PA, projection/LED, mics, recording) specification and supplier management. • Simultaneous interpretation (if required): booths, receivers, technician; interpreter recruitment. • Live streaming platform setup and technical management (if required). • Catering coordination including dietary requirements; water stations and green practices. • Transport logistics: airport transfers, shuttles, VIP movements; parking plans. • Security liaison; incident and OHS compliance documentation. • Utilities & backup power coordination (where relevant). 4.3) Branding, PR & Content Event visual identity adaptation; artwork for invitations, programme, backdrops and signage. • Production management for print and digital assets; on-site branding installation and derig. • Event online registration page; email campaigns and RSVP tracking. • Media engagement: media list, press note/release drafting, media desk on site. • Photography and videography; basic edits and asset handover within 5 working days. 4.4) Reporting & Close-Out Pre-event readiness checklist; day-of situation report. • Post-event report: attendance stats, media/online metrics, lessons learned, photo/video links. • Financial reconciliation pack (supplier list, POs/invoices, receipts, summary against budget lines). 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 the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders . Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration . Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document. [UNDP OFFICE SOUTH AFRICA PROCUREMENT UNIT]

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• Issued by United Nations Development Programme.
• Located in South Africa.
• Source notice https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=46327 on UNDP.
• Notice published 8 Jun 2026; Tenqual indexed it 9 Jun 2026.
• Deadline listed as 15 Jun 2026.
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