description background unicef suriname is seeking to establish a long-term agreement (lta) with a partner to provide venue services and catering for various meetings, trainings, workshops, and retreats. the purpose of this lta is to ensure that unicef suriname has access to a suitable venue that can accommodate various group sizes ranging from 15 to 150 participants. the venue should be available at one location, preferably within or near the paramaribo centrum. the need for a venue service is driven by unicef's commitment to improving the lives of children in suriname. unicef has identified program effectiveness as a key area of focus in its workbook structure, which covers various output areas such as health, education, wash, child protection, and survival and thrive. the venue will be utilized for meetings and events related to these areas.unicef suriname has a history of conducting meetings, trainings, and workshops in various locations throughout the country. however, it has become increasingly important to have a reliable venue service provider that can meet unicef's needs in terms of capacity, flexibility, and accessibility. the lta will ensure that unicef suriname can plan and execute events with ease and efficiency, without the need to constantly search for suitable venues. in addition, catering services will be required for certain events, and the partner should have experience in providing these services. the major tasks to be accomplished by the partner include providing a clean and comfortable venue with appropriate seating arrangements, air conditioning, lighting, wi-fi, audiovisual equipment, and other necessary amenities. the partner should also be able to provide a range of catering options to meet the dietary needs of participants. technical evaluation criteria will be used to select the partner, including experience in providing venue and catering services, capacity to provide venues of different sizes, availability of necessary equipment, responsiveness and flexibility, and price competitiveness. overall, this lta will be an important step in ensuring that unicef suriname can continue to effectively serve the needs of children and their families in suriname. objectives, purpose & expected results the primary objective of this assignment is to establish a long-term agreement (lta) with a venue services & a catering service provider to meet the requirements of unicef suriname's meetings, staff retreats, trainings, and workshops. the purpose of this lta is to ensure a consistent, high-quality venue that meets the diverse needs of unicef suriname's programs and operations. the specific objectives of the lta are as follows: · to provide unicef suriname with a range of venue options suitable for meetings, staff retreats, trainings, and workshops for groups of 15-20, 20-50, 50-150 participants. in addition, there is need to identify a catering service provider with a capacity to meet the needs of unicef. · to ensure that the venues are equipped with necessary amenities such as tables, chairs, air conditioning, and wi-fi. · to provide audio-visual equipment and technical support to ensure the smooth running of unicef suriname's events. · to provide catering services that meet unicef suriname's requirements and standards. · to maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene at the venues.