Title: Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the provision of Consultancy for Writing of Commonwealth
Gender Flagship Report (Backlash against Gender Equality and Rollback on Gains)
Summary: A cornerstone of Commonwealth governance is consensus building which enables alignment and agreement among diverse
member states. This allows the Secretariat to drive shared positions that can influence global policy in line with members interests. A concise flagship report on the backlash against gender equality and the roll back on the gains is required in communicating clear and objective information on the current situation to support understanding and guide discussions at future key events.
Bidders must submit all documents as set out in the Request for
quotes (RFQ) document, no later than the return date
of: Noon GMT on 21 November 2025 to gender@commonwealth.int
All clarification queries must be submitted by 5 PM GMT on 12
November 2025and only to gender@commonwealth.int
The Commonwealth Secretariat (The Secretariat) is an international organisation established by Agreed Memorandum, which is given privileges and immunities under the domestic law of the United Kingdom by the Commonwealth
Secretariat Act 1966 (as amended by the International Organisations Act 2005). Under this legislation, the Secretariat is not subject to UK jurisdiction and enforcement. The Secretariat implements decisions agreed by 56 Heads of Government and Ministers
through advocacy, consensus–building, information sharing, analysis, technical assistance, capacity-building, and advice on policy development.
