REQUEST FOR PROPSALS
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15 December 2025
WEBSITE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND LAUNCH
- Summary
Barbados Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BPI) is a state-owned enterprise established to advance the development of Barbados’ pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, positioning the country as a regional hub for innovation, manufacturing, and regulatory excellence within the CARICOM region.
To support this mandate, BPI invites proposals from qualified web development firms to design, develop, and deploy a modern, responsive, and content-driven website that reflects BPI’s leadership in pharmaceutical strategy, innovation, and regional collaboration.
The website should draw design inspiration from Pivotal Ventures, Gates Foundation, ONE Campaign, Global Citizen, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (US Websites); organizations recognized for clear visual storytelling, clean design, and intuitive user experience.
Proposals should address:
- Creative concept and design direction
- Site architecture and UX layout
- Technical development and CMS
- Hosting and maintenance
- SEO and accessibility compliance
- Multilingual functionality
- Integration with social media and analytics
- Content strategy recommendations
- Team credentials and experience
- Project timeline and cost breakdown
- Design Overview
The BPI website must:
- Reflect a professional, innovative, and trustworthy identity aligned with Barbados’ national pharmaceutical strategy.
- Highlight key landing pages – About Us | Mission | Our Story, Ecosystem Enabling, Partnerships & Collaborations, Ongoing Projects, Key Developments | Media Moments
- Showcase BPI’s strategic pillars: Human Capital Development, Market Access and Shaping, Research & Development, Innovation & Technology, Stimulus & Project Financing, Regulatory & Policy Enablers
- Incorporate BPI’s logo and brand palette.
- Feature clear pathways for investors, regulators, researchers, partners and links to our socials (LinkedIn, Instagram).
- Comply with international data privacy standards (GDPR and CARICOM Data Protection).
- Design Process
Vendors will work collaboratively with BPI’s leadership and strategy team.
Deliverables should include:
- Design mockups and prototypes
- UX testing sessions
- CMS training for internal staff
- Final approval and transfer of design ownership
- Key Functional Requirements
- Responsive design: optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Content Management System (CMS): secure, user-friendly, easily updated
- Analytics dashboard: for traffic and engagement insights
- Event and registration features (free and paid)
- Multilingual translation: English, Spanish, French
- Search and accessibility features
- SEO optimization and metadata integration
- Social media integration: LinkedIn, YouTube, X (Twitter), and others
- Investor and media resources library
- Hosting and maintenance support
- Draft Website Map
The website could have the following mapping however proposals should not limit themselves to this. We are looking for creative and strong U/X appeal, so proposers should feel free to propose a different map.
About BPI
- Our Story
- Mission and Vision
- Leadership and Governance
- Our Impact
Pharmaceutical Ecosystem
- Strategic Pillars
- Partnerships
Current Initiatives
- Catalytic Projects
- Research Collaborations
- Data & Insights
News & Media
- Press Releases | Media Stories
- Events (with registration)
- Publications
- Social media links
Resources
- Reports & Policy Documents
- Funding Opportunities
- Career Opportunities
Contact Us
- Lead generation form
- Vendor Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience designing websites for private, pharmaceutical, health, or public-sector, non-profit organizations (or adjacent/innovative industries)
- Portfolio showcasing visually strong and interactive websites (please include URLs)
- References from at least two comparable clients
- Cost and Timeline
Provide a detailed cost breakdown, including:
- Design and Development
- CMS Implementation
- Training
- Hosting & Maintenance (Monthly and Annual)
- Optional Services (e.g., multimedia, copywriting, translation)
Preferred timeline: Project completion within 4–6 weeks of award.
- Proposal Submission
All proposals should be submitted electronically to:
hr_bpi@investbarbados.org
Deadline: February 20, 2026