Procurement & Contracting Services
Working with Ethical, Values-Driven Vendors
Review Heifer’s procurement policy, contact our team, register as a vendor, or read our terms and conditions.
Heifer commits to excellent procurement activities to ensure the highest value for our donors’ contributions. Quality vendors help us advance toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals — 17 goals set by the United Nations urgently calling all countries to globally partner for a future where people and planet are peaceful and prosperous.
We appreciate working in strategic partnership with vendors and throughout our procurement process, we are committed to efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Active Bid Opportunities
RFP for Market Systems Development (MSD) Training and Coaching Services
Heifer International seeks a service provider to design and deliver a capacity-building program for its staff in Kenya and Rwanda. This program will strengthen their ability to conceive, design, implement, monitor, and report on MSD principles while applying key learnings effectively. Heifer International invites proposals from qualified consultants/firms to deliver Market Systems Development training in Kenya & Rwanda. Submission deadline: May 20, 2025 to procurement-rng@heifer.org with Subject: Market Systems Development (MSD) Training and Coaching Services.
Download the terms for this opportunity here.
TOR for Strategic Technical Consultant for Sierra Leone LLDP Project
Heifer International is seeking Strategic Technical Consultant for Sierra Leone LLDP Project. Experts in livestock, veterinary services, MEL, and market systems invited. 12-month assignment; proposals due May 15, 2025. Email procurement-rng@heifer.org
Inquiries: ignatius.nmakwe@heifer.org | chileme.ndukwe@heifer.org
RFP for Market Systems Development Training
Heifer Nigeria seeks to engage a consultant or firm to design and deliver a tailored Market Systems Development (MSD) training for Heifer Nigeria’s staff implementing the Naija Unlock Program. The training should build staff capacity to apply MSD and food systems approaches in program delivery for greater impact, sustainability, and scale.
The technical and financial proposals should be submitted separately in PDF format, both clearly marked with the RFP Reference Number above. “Please note that late submissions and proposals not submitted via the link will not be considered.’’
Proposals (both technical and financial) must be submitted by email to procurement-ng@heifer.org. with clear subject line: “MSD Training for Signature Program.” and submitted by Friday 9th May 2025 by 5:00pm WAT.
Download the terms for this opportunity here.
RFP for Travel Management Services
Heifer International Nigeria is seeking proposals from experienced travel management companies to provide comprehensive travel management services to our employees. The objective is to find a company that can deliver reliable and efficient travel services while keeping costs within budget.
Interested firms should respond with a proposal electronically via e-mail at procurement-rng@heifer.org and copy ignatius.nmakwe@heifer.org, chileme.ndukwe@heifer.org.
Please send any additional questions to the same e-mail address. The proposals are due no later than 5:00pm WAT, Friday, 25 April 2025. Strict adherence to above stated timeline is advised. Please quote “RFQ – Heifer Africa Travel Management Services” as email subject.
Download the terms for this opportunity here.
Expression of Interest – Co-Investing with Agri-SMEs in Poultry and Red Meat Value Chains
Heifer International Kenya, under the Kenya Livestock Marketing and Resilience Project (KLMP), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), invites legally registered small and medium agri-enterprises to express interest in co-investing on inputs supply and off-taking of poultry and red meat products. This initiative aims to strengthen enterprise support and improve market systems to enhance livelihoods of over 38,000 smallholder farmers across nine counties in Kenya. Interested enterprises must complete the Concept Note Questionnaire available online below. Completed EOIs must be submitted electronically to procurement-ke@heifer.org by 5th May 2025, with the subject line: “KLMP CO-INVESTING WITH AGRI-SME’S”. For inquiries, contact the same email by 22nd April 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate towards a sustainable and impactful livestock value chain.
Download Concept Note Questionnaire
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Request for Proposal – Event Planning Consultant
Heifer International invites proposals from qualified event planning firms for the planning and execution of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria 2025 Grand Finale. The event will be held on May 13, 2025, in Abuja. The selected consultant will provide full event management services including logistics, branding, multimedia, and stage setup. Interested firms must be legally registered in Nigeria and submit technical and financial proposals by 5:00 PM WAT, April 22, 2025, via email to procurement-ng@heifer.org, with subject line “GRAND FINALE 2025 EVENT MANAGEMENT”.
Download the terms for this opportunity here.
TOR for Communications Consultant
Heifer International Asia is hiring a Communications Consultant!
Join us in leading the International Year of the Cooperative 2025 campaign. We’re seeking a skilled consultant for a 6-month contract to manage strategy, content, digital engagement, and stakeholder communications across Asia.
Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in communications or media, strong storytelling skills, and a background in the development sector.
Apply by: April 11, 2025
Send to: asia@heifer.org
Include: CV, cover letter, work samples, and financial proposal
Inquiries by: April 3, 2025
Remote work with potential for occasional travel.
Immediate start preferred.
What We Look For In Vendors
- Grounded in ethics
- Values-driven
- Quotes entire price upfront
- Produces quality work
- Financially strong
- Customer service and support
- Extensive offerings
- Years of experience
- Accountability
- Clear communication
Contact Heifer’s Procurement Team
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 34260
Little Rock, AR 72203
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Phone: 501.907.2870 | Fax: 501.907.2805
Email: procurement@heifer.org
Terms and Conditions
- US Purchase Order Terms, August 30, 2023
- US Purchase Order Terms, February 1, 2019
- US Purchase Order Terms, April 24, 2018
- US Independent Contractor Agreement Terms and Conditions, July 27, 2018