Tender for the purchase of communication services with SMM functions for the project activities of the organization

The Local Initiatives Agency, which implements the project “Future through Change: Institutional Transformation for Sustainable Development”, announces a tender for the procurement of communication services with SMM functions for the project activities of the organization.

List of purchased services:

  • Implementation of the communication strategy of the organization
  • Writing posts, news and press releases
  • Development and administration of the organization's social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Telegram)
  • Building relationships with media and partners
  • Formation of the style and recognition of the organization
  • Coverage of activities in the framework of the project
  • Preparation of communication materials for reporting

Qualification requirements for participants:

  • Experience in the field of communications/SMM at least 2 years
  • Confirmed written and oral communication skills in Ukrainian
  • Experience with media and social networks
  • Creativity and strategic vision of communication development
  • Experience working with non-profit organizations (preferred)
  • Understanding the specifics of the public sector of Ukraine

Requirements for tenderers: Bidders must NOT:

  • Be in the process of liquidation or have open bankruptcy proceedings
  • To be on sanctions lists
  • Have arrears on taxes and other mandatory payments and fees
  • Have officials convicted of fraud, corruption, participation in a criminal organization or money laundering

Terms of service:

  • Form of cooperation: agreement on the provision of services with an individual entrepreneur (tax group 3)
  • Term of service: 24 months with the possibility of renewal
  • Place of provision of services: remotely and the office of the organization

To participate in the tender, you must submit:

  1. Service Provider Resume
  2. Portfolio of successful fundraising cases
  3. Price offer (cost of services per month/year)
  4. Letter of Conformity(mandatory) — confirmation of the participant's compliance with the requirements of the tender and the absence of a conflict of interest
  5. Copies of documents confirming qualifications (if available)
  6. Recommendations from previous customers (preferably)

Criteria for evaluating proposals:

  • Compliance with qualification requirements — 25%
  • Portfolio quality and experience in the field — 30%
  • Optimal price/quality ratio — 25%
  • Creativity and strategic vision (based on portfolio) — 15%
  • Recommendations from previous customers — 5%

Consideration procedure:

  • Consideration of tender proposals will be carried out by the Tender Committee of the organization
  • The decision of the Tender Committee shall be formalized by a protocol
  • Interviews can be conducted with selected candidates
  • All participants will be notified of the tender results by email

Terms:

  • Deadline for submission of proposals: September 21, 2025, 18:00
  • Consideration of proposals and determination of the winner: until September 28, 2025
  • Estimated start of service: October 2025

Contact for proposals:

E-mail: info@initiativeslocal.com.uaSubject of the letter: “Tender — Communication services”

Additional questions regarding the terms of the tender can be sent to the specified email address until September 19, 2025.

Important:

  • An incomplete package of documents may be the basis for rejecting the proposal
  • Submission of the offer means the participant's agreement with all the conditions of the tender
  • The costs of preparing the tender offer are not reimbursed

The customer reserves the right to:

  • Reject all offers without explaining the reasons
  • Conduct interviews with selected candidates
  • Request additional information from participants
  • Request a test assignment from finalists
  • Cancel the tender at any stage before the conclusion of the contract

Together we will make communication a powerful tool for change!