Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Finance
Agency : Economic Relations Devision
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP)
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : A Comprehensive Study on TVET Skills Mapping
EOI Ref. No. : 09.00.0000.228.07.129.23.394
Date : 18/12/2024

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : DRGA-CF, Japan

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 06/01/2025 12:00 PM
Publication Date : 22/12/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : In Bangladesh, there is currently a mismatch between the skills provided by the TVET system and the skills demanded by the job market. This mismatch can be attributed to several factors. To address these challenges and improve the effectiveness of TVET in Bangladesh, there needs to be greater alignment between the TVET system and the needs of the labor market, increased collaboration between industry and TVET providers, and increased access to quality TVET programs, especially for disadvantaged communities. Additionally, the incorporation of emerging technologies into TVET programs can help to prepare the workforce for the demands of the modern job market. (Details in the ToR)
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : The shortlisting criteria are: 1. The firm shall have the legal capacity to enter into the contract with minimum 05 (Five) years of general experiences in providing research/study/consulting services. 2. The firm must have experience to successfully complete 03 (Three) researches / studies to the Government of Bangladesh/ UN bodies/ public universities/ development partners/ multinational companies/ INGOS / reputed research organizations in the related field over the last 05 years as specific experience. 3. Reputation of an international standing in the delivery of credible analytical report with minimum 03 years of experience. 4. Availability of appropriate experiences and professional qualifications among Applicants staff and adequate resources to carry out the assignment. 5. The required average annual turnover of the Consulting Firm shall be at least of the amount of Tk.100 (One hundred) Lac over the last three years. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consultants are requested to submit the following supporting documents in support of the above-mentioned criteria: (i) Up to date relevant registration papers of the firm (s) (ii) JV agreement/letter of intent (if applicable) (iii) Firm’s brochure (iv) Audited financial reports for last three years (v) Service experience record of Last five (05) years (including nature, total cost of Contract, total input in terms of man month, employer, location of service etc.) (vi) Updated trade license (vii) Turnover of the consulting firm (viii) any other information necessary to substantiate the shortlisting criteria listed above and/or included in the TOR (Details in the ToR)
Other Details (if applicable) : A copy of the Terms of Reference (ToR) may be obtained from the address below during 09:00 to 17:00 hours or download from the ERD website at: www.erd.gov.bd. EoI shall be submitted on or before 06/01/2025 at 12:00 noon in sealed envelope delivered to the undersigned and be clearly marked “Request for Expressions of Interest for Hiring of consultancy services for a study on A Comprehensive Study on TVET Skills Mapping.
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Eoi Detail Information
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : A. H.M. Jahangir
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Additional Secretary)
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Building: 08, Room: 11, Economic Relations Division, Planning Commission Complex, Sher-e-Banglanagar, Dhaka-1207
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 222216710, Fax : , Email : wingchief10@erd.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders