Request for Proposal (RFP): External Evaluators/Consulting firms for the Impact Assessment of the SIKAI project

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

External Evaluators/Consulting firms for the Impact Assessment of 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 technical and financial proposals for External Evaluators/Consulting firms for the impact assessment of the SIKAI project referring to the following details by 6th September 2024.

Detail Terms of Reference (TOR) can be obtained from the following link:

Link: Terms of Reference (TOR)

Instructions to applicants:

Both firms/Individuals who meet the below criteria can apply.

In order to be considered, a proposal must:

• Be on your organization’s letterhead Or Cover Letter for Individual applicants with sign-off. 
• Contain both Technical and Financial proposals with organizational/individual profiles, and areas of expertise.
• Copy of VAT/PAN registration certificate.
• Copy of Company Registration Certificate (individuals not required), and 
• Copy of Tax Clearance Certificate FY 2079/80, or FY 2080/81 and, 
• Similar three past work experience documents (LPOs or Contracts).
• Details of references to two past clients(the contact details should come from organizations that you have shared the contracts/LPOs from). 
• Technical and Financial proposals should be submitted in a separate wax-sealed envelope. Documents without wax seals will not be taken into consideration.
• The parties should send their questions and queries related to the TOR, if any to VSO in procurement.nepal@vsoint.org by 5:00 PM, Nepal time, Wednesday 28th August 2024. VSO will upload Q&A by 29th August 2024.
• The proposals should be submitted to VSO by 4:00 PM, Nepal time, Friday 6th September 2024. Proposals submitted after 4:00 PM on that date will not be considered.

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

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