1. ABOUT GARDP FOUNDATION

The Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP Foundation) is a not-for-profit global health organization registered in Geneva, Switzerland. GARDP’s mission is to accelerate the development and access of treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections. It does so by forging public-private partnerships all over the world to develop and expand access to treatments for serious bacterial infections and sepsis in adults, children and newborns, as well as sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

GARDP Foundation responds to the crisis in antimicrobial resistance. In 2015, the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), adopted the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance. The following year, to deliver on this plan, WHO and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative created GARDP. In 2018, the GARDP Foundation was legally established as an independent entity.

Since then, GARDP Foundation has developed a portfolio of antibiotic treatments that targets WHO priority pathogens, priority diseases and key populations/regions that are especially affected by drug resistance. It is also pioneering new access initiatives with innovator, manufacturing and distribution partners.

As of 2024, the GARDP team consists of about 100 people who collectively share extensive cross-sector R&D and access experience. They work with the key public and private sector stakeholders and partners, such as the research and development community, donors, industry and implementing countries.

2. PROJECT BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE RFP

2.1. Background to project

As part of its strategic relationship with Switzerland as Host State and partner, GARDP is seeking experienced consultancy support to guide its policy advocacy and strengthen partnerships with relevant public and private institutions.

2.2. Purpose of RFP

The purpose of this RFP is to select a qualified consultancy firm to support GARDP staff in exploring sustainable funding opportunities in Switzerland for GARDP’s activities. The consultancy will also help GARDP maintain constructive dialogue with relevant public and private partners in line with an agreement to be established with GARDP.

If you are interested to receive the complete documentation, please review, complete and sign that attached confidential framework and send it to: RFP_Procurement@gardp.org.

Due/closing date: December 15th 2025