Producing recommendation and analysis on procurement and supply chain to reduce environmental impact

Producing recommendation and analysis on procurement and supply chain to reduce environmental impact

Reference: RFQ Nº UNFPA/HO/RFQ/21/17
Beneficiary countries: Switzerland
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 05-Oct-2021
Deadline on: 18-Oct-2021 12:00 (GMT 2.00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris

Description
UNFPA Humanitarian Office is inviting proposals from reputable and qualified suppliers with a track record of success in working in academic analysis of humanitarian logistics, with a focus on sustainability and environmental logistics. In line with the HSS, we are looking for suppliers who can conduct an analysis of UNFPA’s humanitarian supply operation with the development of key achievable actions so UNFPA can help achieve a world of net zero emissions. Activities include evaluating the existing environmental impact of UNFPA’s humanitarian supply chain and making recommendations to improve environmental sustainability, as well as improving medical waste management capacity at the last mile.

We are looking for suppliers with experience in working with or analysing UNFPA humanitarian supply chains and logistics management processes, mapping greenhouse gas emissions and other types of quantitative and qualitative analysis on the impact of humanitarian logistics on the environment. 

The analysis should take into consideration:

Priorities within the UNFPA Humanitarian Supplies Strategy
UNFPA Procurement Services Branch ongoing research on Green Procurement
UNFPA Green Procurement Strategy
The Global Logistics Cluster initiative on green humanitarian logistics
UNFPA Policy and Procedures on Management of Programme Supplies
UNFPA Procurement Rules and Regulations
Good Storage and Distribution Practices for Medical Products 
The selected service provider will work under the direction of the UNFPA Humanitarian Supplies Analyst.

Scope of work

A quantitative and qualitative analysis of UNFPAs humanitarian supply chain and logistics practices, from international logistics to the last mile including waste management.
A report outlining the analysis, conclusions and concrete recommendations for activities to reduce the impact of humanitarian operations on the environment; recommendations can include:Modifications to internal processes and procedures
Improved systems for data collection on emissions and environmental impact
Implementation of innovative green logistics solutions
Increasing staff acceptability, capacity and knowledge on environmental logistics solutions
Other relevant modifications to systems and programmes
Recommendations based on the analysis will be considered for implementation and scale up within UNFPAs global humanitarian response in 2022. 

Objectives

Conduct data analysis and develop report including summary of analysis and recommendations.

J - Services
77000000 - Environmental Services
77100000 - Environmental management
77110000 - Environmental protection
77120000 - Pollution tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation
77130000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services
77140000 - Environmental laboratory services
80000000 - Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services
80100000 - Management advisory services
80101700 - Industrial management
80101704 - Supply chain analysis or re engineering services