| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Agency |
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Health Economics Unit
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| Procuring Entity Name |
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Director General, Health Economics Unit |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Consulting Firm (National) (Lump-Sump) |
| Title Of Service |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) For procuring services of a research/ consultancy firm (National) for conducting a study titled “Bridging Gaps in the Public Health System of Bangladesh: A Rapid Assessment of Expenditure Efficiency towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage” |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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45.05.0000.005.31.001.24.04 |
| Date |
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09/01/2025 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Non_Development GOB |
| Development Partners |
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PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Bridging Gaps in the Public Health System of Bangladesh: A Rapid Assessment of Expenditure Efficiency towards achieving Universal Health Coverage |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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26/01/2025 02:00 PM
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| Publication Date |
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17/01/2025
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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The Health Economics Unit (HEU) conducts studies to assess resource allocation and service delivery efficiency in Bangladesh's health sector. This study will evaluate public health facilities' expenditure efficiency by assessing diagnostic capacity, medical supplies, workforce availability, budget allocations, training effectiveness, and data-driven policymaking. It aims to identify gaps in service delivery (diagnostic equipment, essential medicines, medical technicians, capital expenditures, training programs, etc.). Research findings will contribute to improving healthcare service delivery and ensure alignment with UHC goals. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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To be selected, the organization MUST fulfill the following criteria:
• 10 years (or more) of working experience in conducting national-level health system assessments, public health research, or health service evaluations.
• Extensive knowledge regarding the Government’s Budgeting System & Health, Nutrition, and Population Sector Program (HPNSP).
• Proven expertise in conducting national-level surveys.
• Prior involvement in Health Economics or Public Health Research or research in related fields.
• Proven ability to manage large datasets effectively.
• Expertise in using STATA, SPSS or other statistical software for data analysis.
• Strong capacity for producing policy-oriented reports with actionable recommendations in English.
Applicants meeting the following criteria shall receive SPECIAL CONSIDERATION in the selection process:
• Prior positive working experience with the Health Economics Unit.
• Demonstrated experience in health systems research focusing on diagnostic service delivery, workforce assessments, and resource distribution. |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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• Interested firms’ EOIs MUST CONTAIN a) Up-to-date TIN Certificate b) Valid Trade License c) Yearly Turnover d) Bank Solvency & e) Firm Profile with attested copies of relevant certificates.
• 02 COPIES of the EOI (01 Original and 01 Copy) should be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE clearly MARKED Request for EOI for conducting a study titled “Bridging Gaps in the Public Health System of Bangladesh: A Rapid Assessment of Expenditure Efficiency towards achieving Universal Health Coverage” to the undersigned. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 45.05.0000.005.31.001.24.04 |
Not Applicable |
Dhaka |
April, 2025 |
October, 2025 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Dr. Syeda Naushin Parnini |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Director (Research), Health Economics Unit, Health Services Division, MoHFW |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Health Economics Unit, 3rd Floor, 14/2, Topkhana Road, Dhaka 1000. |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +88 02 41053408, Fax : , Email : dirr@heu.gov.bd |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
