When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 23, 2026.

It was issued by United Nations Development Programme. The work is located in South Africa.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Marketing and branding consultancy with business-to-business market readiness experience. Firm with expertise in sustainability, conservation, or natural products sectors. Experience developing buyer-facing communication materials and value propositions. Capability in brand strategy, messaging, and visual identity guidance. Familiarity with compliance-related communications, including ABS considerations. Strong track record supporting cohorts, SMEs, or producer groups with export or sector positioning.

Cohort-Level Marketing Support and Technical Market Readiness Services (Due July 23, 2026)

Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

South AfricaPosted: July 9th, 2026Deadline: July 23rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

A consulting firm is sought to deliver cohort-level marketing, branding, and technical market readiness support in South Africa. The work includes strategic planning, messaging refinement, compliance-aligned communications, and development of buyer-facing materials.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must register a profile in the UNDP Quantum supplier portal
Must subscribe to the tender in the portal to receive amendments
Must be able to onboard a cohort of organizations
Must facilitate Free Prior Informed Consent between service provider and participants
Must conduct market readiness, communication needs, and gap analysis
Must develop priority marketing, branding, and communication interventions
Must produce a consolidated communication piece for UNDP and DFFE websites

TIMELINE

Published on July 8th, 2026.

Deadline for submission is July 23rd, 2026.

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

United Nations Development Programme

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DESCRIPTION

The procuring organization is seeking a consulting firm to provide cohort-level marketing support and technical market readiness services in South Africa. The assignment is intended to strengthen visibility, credibility, market readiness, and messaging across the cohort, with a particular emphasis on conservation, sustainable use, and related sector positioning.

The selected firm is expected to identify marketing, branding, and communication needs, constraints, and opportunities for each cohort member. Priority support areas include product and supply readiness, development of concise buyer-facing information, supporting documentation and substantiation, conservation messaging, sustainable use messaging, ABS compliance, and alignment with buyer expectations.

The work will include development of a concise foundational marketing, branding, and communication plan that defines target audiences, competitor considerations, priority messages, and clear key performance indicators. The consultant will also refine value propositions, brand messaging, and visual identity guidance to reflect sector-wide positioning and the organization’s contribution to conservation, sustainable use, and equitable benefit sharing.

In addition, the assignment includes preparing tailored buyer-facing information packs and communication materials suitable for both print and digital use. The overall objective is to improve the cohort’s market presentation and readiness through coordinated, practical, and strategically aligned support.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by United Nations Development Programme. The work is located in South Africa.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Marketing and branding consultancy with business-to-business market readiness experience
Firm with expertise in sustainability, conservation, or natural products sectors
Experience developing buyer-facing communication materials and value propositions
Capability in brand strategy, messaging, and visual identity guidance
Familiarity with compliance-related communications, including ABS considerations
Strong track record supporting cohorts, SMEs, or producer groups with export or sector positioning

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