INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for livelihoods, food security, water supply, health, security, and economic growth. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions, such as smarter investments, new technologies and better planning to become more resilient to climate related threats. GCA is a rapidly growing organization with offices in Abidjan, Beijing, Dhaka, Groningen, and Rotterdam.

The GCA’s ambitious 2020-2025 business plan and strategy have three pillars:

• Programs: Food Security; Using Nature for more resilient infrastructure; Water for Urban Growth and Resilience; Climate Finance; Youth Leadership.
• Knowledge: Building adaptation knowledge globally through cutting edge products such as the State and Trends in Adaptation Report and the Adaptation Knowledge Portal.
• Advocacy and Awareness: Formulating policy messages to move the global, regional, and local adaptation agendas forward.

Introduction to the Requesting Program
GCA is seeking an event management service provider based in Kenya to plan, produce, execute, and manage various physical, hybrid, and virtual events across Kenya and the surrounding region. Events will primarily target regional stakeholders including national governments, local authorities, development partners, youth leaders, academia, and civil society actors.

Information about the Framework Agreement
GCA intends to enter into a Framework Agreement for Events Management Services for the GCA Regional Office in Kenya. The agreement will be valid for an initial one (1) year term, renewable up to two (2) terms subject to performance, availability of funds and mutual agreement.

Financial Envelope and Work Orders
The maximum financial envelope for services is EUR 200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Euros). Work Orders will be issued using fixed prices from the Framework Agreement, with services provided on demand.

Submission of the Proposal
If you are interested in participating in this Request for Proposal, you are requested to submit your proposal to the link in the RFP no later than 19 September 2025, 16:00:00 hours (04:00:00 p.m. o’clock), Central European Time (CET) (hereinafter referred to as “the closing date and time”).

Please download the full RFP document on this page for more information.