Mid-Term Evaluation for the OECS Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning

The ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES in Saint Lucia from Americas region had released this tender for Expression of Interest are invited for Mid-Term Evaluation for the OECS Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning (OECS PEARL). Introduction and Rationale for Mid-Term Evaluation The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has received funding from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) towards support for the implementation of the OECS Education Sector Strategy (OESS). The OECS Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning (PEARL) is a four-year project valued at USD10 million. This funding is to assist the OECS Member States to achieve the goal of the OESS: Improved and more equitable learning outcomes through the provision of quality and relevant education and training in the OECS. In relation to this goal, the funding will focus on expanded access and improved student learning in basic education. The programme will be implemented at the primary level (Grade K to Grade 6) in the nine (9) English-speaking OECS Member States with an emphasis on the four (4) Windward Islands that belong to the GPE group of developing country partners. While the programme will directly benefit the four (4) GPE Member States1, the Non-GPE2 Member States will also benefit by participating in selected areas of the programme. Appendix A presents a matrix highlighting the specific programme areas intended for GPE Member States only and those for non-GPE Member States. The OECS PEARL will be implemented by the Education Development Management Unit (EDMU) of the OECS Commission along with Ministries of Education (MoEs) of the nine (9) English-speaking Member States. The programme’s implementation commenced July 1, 2021 with four (4) main components: • Component 1 - Enhanced quality and equity of access to ECD and Special Education Needs (SEN) Services • Component 2 - Enhanced Curriculum and Assessment • Component 3 - Strengthened Leadership and Management • Component 4 - Program Management, Institutional Strengthening, Monitoring and Evaluation An electronic copy of the Expressions of Interest should be submitted by July 12th 2023, addressed to: Procurement Officer OECS Commission Morne Fortuné P.O. Box 1383 Castries Saint Lucia Email: procurementbids@oecs.int The email submissions should include the name and address of the Individual Consultant and shall be clearly marked in the subject line as “Expression of Interest – Mid-Term Evaluation for the OECS Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning (OECS PEARL) published on 06 Jul 2023. The tender expired on 12 Jul 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 3302722.