The focus areas involve assessing opportunities and challenges for applying the blue economy and ocean governance to green Vietnam’s maritime sectors, and developing a Training of Trainers (ToT) program to equip trainers with skills in Marine Spatial Planning, Integrated Coastal Management, sustainable marine governance, and transitioning to a green maritime sector, including initiatives like sea encroachment mitigation, waterway coordination, and green ports.
The transition to a green maritime sector in Vietnam is fundamentally intertwined with Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and Integrated Coastal Management (ICM). These frameworks are essential for managing competing ocean uses, an approach Vietnam is actively strengthening by leveraging Norway’s experience in science and technology-based integrated ocean management to achieve its national net-zero goals.
Through this initiative, UNDP in Vietnam seeks a consultancy firm or academy to provide support in evaluating the current maritime landscape, identifying opportunities for sustainable practices, and equipping trainers with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement effective marine governance strategies.
Applicants are required to prepare proposals guided by the RFP Instructions and Data, submitting them through the online portal before the indicated deadline. Offers received after the submission deadline, for any reason, will not be considered.
The evaluation will be based on the highest combined score, with weight for the technical offer and for the financial offer. Full acceptance of the UNDP Contract General Terms and Conditions (GTC) is mandatory.
Technical proposals will be assessed based on expertise of the firm, appropriateness of methodology and implementation plan, and the qualifications of key personnel. Financial proposals will be evaluated as a ratio to the lowest price among the proposals received.
The documents to be submitted include a company profile not exceeding fifteen pages, registration certificate, latest audited financial statements, and a list of recent projects over the last three years with client contact details. The financial proposal must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, follow the required currency, and include a detailed cost breakdown for preparation and delivery of services.
The deadline for applications is 2 November 2025.
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