Expression of Interest (EOI): External Evaluators/Consulting firms for the Impact Assessment the SIKAI project

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

External Evaluators/Consulting firms for the Impact Assessment the SIKAI project

Background

VSO is one of the longest-serving INGOs in Nepal. It has been working in Nepal since 1964. With the belief that people are the best agents of sustainable change, VSO works through its Volunteering for Development Approach with volunteers (Local, National, and International) as central actors in its three priority areas of programming: 1. Resilient Livelihoods 2. Inclusive Education and 3. Global Health. Gender and Social Inclusion, Social Accountability, and Resilience are its cross-cutting priorities. So far, VSO has reached 72 out of 77 districts of Nepal. Currently, it is working in 20 districts and has its presence in all 7 provinces.

VSO would like to invite you to send proposal/concept note for External Evaluators/Consulting firms for the impact assessment of the SIKAI project referring to the following details by 4th October 2024.

Detail Specification & Scope of Work can be obtained from the following link:

Link: Specification & Scope of Work

Instructions to applicants:

• Both firms/Individuals can apply who meet the below criteria can apply.
• In order to be considered, proposal/concept note must:
• Be on your organization’s letterhead Or Cover Letter for Individual applicants with sign-off. 
• Contain proposal/concept note with the firms/individuals’ profiles, and area of expertise.
• VAT/PAN registration certificate.
• Company Registration Certificate (individuals not required), and 
• Tax Clearance Certificate FY 2079/80 or 2080/81 and, 
• Similar two past work experience documents (LPOs or contracts).
• Details of references to two past clients (the contact details of past clients should come from the firm/individuals that you have shared the past experiences from (contract/LPOs)).
• The interested vendor should submit their expression of interest/concept note along with all the required legal documents to VSO by Wednesday 4th October 2024.
• Proposal/Concept note should be submitted in wax-sealed envelope. Documents without wax seals will not be taken into consideration.

Applicants may be invited to give a presentation or attend a clarification interview.

VSO shall not be bound to accept any proposal/concept note and will not be responsible for any loss or expense incurred by firms/individuals in the submission of their proposal/concept note. VSO reserves the right to accept all or part of an offer.