Background

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), with support from the European Union Delegation in Uganda, is implementing the second phase of the Support to Agricultural Revitalization and Transformation (START) Facility to promote growth, job creation, and sustainable agribusiness development in Uganda. The facility supports agribusiness SMEs to improve access to affordable finance by strengthening their institutional and operational capacity, including adoption of digital solutions and sound financial management systems. As part of this initiative, UNCDF seeks to support selected SMEs through the provision and implementation of accounting software solutions aimed at improving record keeping, financial reporting, and business management practices.

Scope

The scope of the assignment includes the supply, installation, customization, and maintenance of accounting software for 25 agribusiness SMEs located across different regions of Uganda. The selected vendor will configure the software to meet the operational and reporting needs of the SMEs, support data migration, provide user training, and deliver post-implementation technical support. The assignment also includes system customization, report generation, process documentation, and capacity building for SME staff to ensure effective utilization of the accounting systems and improved financial management practices.

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NOTE: The tender is restricted to firms based in Uganda or firms with an established local presence in Uganda.

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