Selection of Consulting Firm for Final Evaluation of the Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP) of PKSF

The PALLI KARMA-SAHAYAK FOUNDATION in Bangladesh from Asian region had released this tender for Expression of Interest are invited for Selection of Consulting Firm for Final Evaluation of the Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP) of PKSF Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump) Title Of Service: Selection of Consulting Firm for Final Evaluation of the Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP) of PKSF Brief Description of Assignment: The consulting services (“the Services”) include (but not limited to) assessing the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact drawn from the design and implementation following the standard evaluation criteria, measuring the results level changes i.e., Project Development Objectives (PDOs) and Intermediaries Results Indicator (IRI), assessing the level of satisfaction of various categories of project participants with services provided by the project, and drawing lessons learned and good practices for replication and provide recommendations for continued project interventions and scaling it up etc. The assignment will require an estimated of 23 professional staff-months and also non-key experts as per the assignment requirement mentioned in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The assignment is scheduled to be completed within a period of six (06) months and is expected to be started from August 2023. Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required: The firm should have: - At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in conducting different types of project studies/ survey and evaluation - Experience in performing similar assignments (nos.) (project evaluation/ final evaluation/ impact assessment etc.) - Experience in SME/Micro-enterprise sector study and environmental impact assessment (nos.) will be added advantage - Experience of performing final evaluation/ end-line survey under the World Bank/IFAD/UN/EU funded projects - Strong financial capability to carry out the assignment (Balance sheet, Statement of cash flows, profit & loss statement etc. are to be submitted) - Valid Trade License, TIN, and VAT Certificate - Availability of assignment related professional skills among staff and availability of necessary logistics (e.g. vehicles, office equipment etc.) Other Details (if applicable): The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the PKSF website (www.pksf.org.bd/tender). Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: General experience, Experience in similar assignments, Experience in conducting studies under multilateral development partner (The World Bank/ IFAD/ EU/ UN agencies) funded projects, and Financial Capability of the firm. Expression of Interest (EOI) must be delivered in a written form (Hard copy along with a soft copy through flash-drive) to the address below (in person, or by courier mail) by 31 May 2023 on or before 13:00 hours. Association with foreign firms is: Not Applicable EOI Closing Date and Time: 31/05/2023 01:00 PM with tender notice no. 53.23.0000.013.34.001.23.4009 (PKSF/SEP/S-06(R)) published on 18 May 2023. The tender expired on 31 May 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Evaluation consultancy services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3134336.