Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Post, Telecommunications & Information Technology
Agency : Bangladesh computer Council (BCC)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy Project
Procuring Entity Code : 128-12801-224023000
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Organizing Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2024.
EOI Ref. No. : 56.01.0000.024.43.298.2024-564
Date : 25/06/2024

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget GOB
Development Partners : NA

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 10/07/2024 03:30 PM
Publication Date : 26/06/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) platform was launched in 2019 to honor the legacy of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. The platform provides grants, mentorship, and networking opportunities to startups and entrepreneurs across all sectors, promoting diversity and inclusivity. BIG provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their innovative ideas and receive financial assistance to turn them into reality. BIG 2024 encompasses a Countrywide Activation Program at different places including academic institutions, a Startups Hub at different Divisional levels, a Residential Bootcamp, a Series’ of Judging and a BIG Gala Program. Responsibilities include Website Preparation, Press Conference, AV production, Outreach Campaign, venue design, content development, branding initiatives, organize residential boot camp, a grand gala event and HR management. The selected firm must deliver a seamless event experience from inception to execution, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : • The Firm shall have a minimum of 07 (Seven) years of overall experience in Govt/Private/Autonomous Sector. • It is preferred to have experience in organizing 02 (Two) similar national-level competitions involving startups and entrepreneurs within the last 05(Five) years. • Experience in developing digital platforms for a national-level contest for Govt organization within the last 05 (Five) years. • The minimum specific experience as a Prime Bidder in providing Service of at least 02 (Two) contracts of similar nature, complexity and methods/technology completed over a period of 05 (Five) years. • The firm must have experience of completing contracts with a combined value of at least Tk 4 (Four) crore across two contracts within the last 05 (Five) years. • The firm shall have the experience of successfully completing audio-visual documentary production for Govt. Sector within the last 05 (Five) years. • The required annual turnover of the Firm shall be at least of the amount of BDT 4,00,00,000 (Four crore) over the last 03 (three) years. • The minimum amount of liquid asset or working capital or credit facility is BDT 3,50,00,000 (Three crore fifty lakh). • The firm should have a valid up-to-date- trade license, income tax certificate, VAT registration, Bank Solvency Certificate, and Incorporation Certificate. • The firm needs to submit audit report of at last 3(Three) consecutive years. • JVCA is allowed (Max 03 Firms).
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
GD-62 Single Bangladesh July 2024 December 2024

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Muhammad Anwar Hossain
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) Project, 14th Floor, ICT Tower, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : Tel: +880-2-55007016, Fax : , Email : pdidea@bcc.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders