Main Objective of the Scope To contract an international consulting firm or consortium to: Assess the progress of the implementation of the 2021 NDC (stocktake) Coordinate the development and delivery of NDC 3.0 with a 2035 horizon Provide technical support to the Government of STP with a focus on mitigation, adaptation, and cross-cutting inclusion (gender, youth) Key Components of the Scope The selected firm must: Conduct the 2021 NDC Stocktake Evaluate implemented mitigation and adaptation measures Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities Address gender, youth, and social inclusion dimensions Develop the Emissions Scenario (BAU) Based on the national GHG inventory (IGEE) Following IPCC guidelines Model and Prioritize Measures Use tools like GACMO and LEAP Rank measures by cost, impact, and feasibility Validate with stakeholders Develop the NDC 3.0 Framework Propose sectors and priority measures Align with national plans (NAP, Decarbonization Plan, etc.) Draft and Validate the NDC 3.0 Prepare preliminary and final drafts Facilitate 4 workshops and 1 national roundtable Deliver the Final Package Submit in Word, PDF, and a publishable format Include all technical data, models, and justificationTimeline and Approach Contract duration: 6 months Location: São Tomé and Príncipe Missions: Minimum of 4 in-country missions, including 2 to Príncipe Island The team will work closely with national consultants and a designated national coordinator Proposal Format Technical proposals must detail: Methodology Timeline Team composition Integration strategy with national policies Financial proposals must follow a lump-sum model, with payments tied to validated deliverablesPlease indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.Search for the specific tender using search filters and subscribe to the tender in order to get notifications in case of amendments of the tender document. If you need support with the online system, you can contact the contact details of this tender as indicated in the solicitation document.[UNDP OFFICE Sao Tome and PrincipePROCUREMENT STP