# Technical support for Live Debate Series on Lead Africa project developmental to

> This tender closed on 2026-07-10.

- **Reference:** UNDP-ZAF-00224
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-ZAF - SOUTH AFRICA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-zaf-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** RFP - Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-06-29
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-10 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md), [Information services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J63.md), [Publishing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J58.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**UNDP-ZAF is seeking technical support for a Live Debate Series for the Lead Africa project, covering framing, panel engagement, media coverage, and end-to-end production to deliver broadcast‑quality events and digital content.** Bidders should have expertise in media production, broadcast operations, event management, panel coordination, and strategic communications for development contexts.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to develop framing notes (2–3 pages per debate) with context, policy tension, key questions, outcomes, and audience.
- Ability to propose and engage a balanced panel (3–4 debaters per session) including government, academia, civil society, private sector, and regional thought leaders; secure written confirmations; manage pre-debate briefings; ensure diversity (gender, geography, sector, generation).
- Develop a media engagement plan per debate; secure live coverage or in-room press with at least 5–8 accredited media representatives; coordinate with UNDP communications to produce social assets, quotes, and post-debate summaries; include local and national media.
- End-to-end production, content package and promotional campaigns per session: integrated production service for technical, production, recording, editing, and content development to deliver broadcast-quality events and digital assets; manage all required production deliverables.
- Coordinate with UNDP communications to ensure alignment with Lead Africa project objectives and messaging.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **10 July 2026 at 09:00**.
- Submission method: respond through the UNDP procurement process; for questions contact **procuprocurement.enquiries.za@undp.org**.
- Documents to submit: refer to bid documents in the UNDP Quantum portal; exact forms (technical/financial proposals, company information) are not listed in metadata.
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: not specified in metadata.
- Briefing session: not specified in metadata.
- Where to obtain bid documents: UNDP Quantum portal (documents available there).

## Description

Technical support for Live Debate Series on Lead Africa project developmental to

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The contracted firm will deliver the following: 3.1 Strategic Framing (per debate) Propose the framing of 3–4 debate (LEAD Africa project) topics that UNDP has provided, drawn from the project’s technical areas (e.g., critical minerals value chains, G20 reform, energy justice, fiscal space for transition, AU-G20 coordination). Develop a framing note (2–3 pages) per debate: context, policy tension, key questions, desired outcomes, and audience. 3.2 Debate Candidate Suggestion & Engagement Suggest a balanced panel (3–4 debaters per session) including government, academia, civil society, private sector, and regional thought leaders.Secure written confirmation from candidates, manage pre-debate briefings, and ensure diversity (gender, geography, sector, generation).Where appropriate, include G20 sherpa track participants, AU officials, or technical experts from UNDP/OSF networks. 3.3 Media & Audience Coverage Develop a media engagement plan per debate: identify relevant journalists, editors, and commentators (e.g., economic, climate, foreign policy desks).Secure live coverage (TV, radio, online streaming) or in-room press with at least 5–8 accredited media representatives per debate.Coordinate with UNDP communications team to produce social media assets, key quotes, and post-debate summaries.Ensure local media (community radio, regional newspapers) are included alongside national outlets (e.g., SABC, News24, Daily Maverick, Newzroom Afrika). 3.4 End-to-End Debate Production, Content Package and Promotional Campaigns (Per Session) The contractor shall provide a fully integrated production service for the debate series, including all technical, production, recording, editing, and content development requirements necessary to deliver a broadcast-quality event and associated digital content assets. The service shall include the provision and management of all required...

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-ZAF-00224

## Published on

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