Maldives
Announcement No: (IUL)475/475/2023/237
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Republic of Maldives
Maldives: Enhancing Employability and Resilience of Youth (MEERY) Project
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-D4800
Assignment Title: Consulting Firm for Marketing Activities of MNSDA
Reference No. (Procurement Ref: MV-MOHE-241170-CS-CQS)
The Government of Maldives has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Maldives: Enhancing Employability and Resilience of Youth (MEERY) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The announcement published on 29th August 2023, (IUL)475/475/2023/172 has been cancelled due to the withdrawal of the shortlisted party and a new invitation is open for interested parties.
The consulting services (“the Services”) includes conducting surveys, formulating strategies, impact assessment and promotional activities as detailed in the TOR. The assignment requires minimum four key staffs and is to be for 3 months duration.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Ministry of Higher Education now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
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Must be a registered firm in the Maldives (Please provide Valid Business Registration Documentation) |
COMPULSORY |
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Successfully carried out works similar to assignment (not limited to event management, marketing campaigns, expos, photography, videography, web or print graphics, animation, developing marketing strategies and plans, etc.) within the last 3 years, including the below requirement which MUST be met first: - - Must submit documentation for completion of minimum 1 Live action video project within the last 3 years - Must submit documentation for completion of minimum 1 animated video project within the last 3 years - Must submit documentation for completion of minimum 4 Graphics Design projects within the last 3 years |
100 |
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*Maximum points to be given is 100. |
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*The 3 minimum requirements stated above must be met first. Only those who meet this requirement will proceed to commence accepting their other relevant experience documentations. |
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*Maximum points will be given to the party who submits documentation for the most number of relevant projects completed. |
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*There is no limit for submission. |
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*Documents can be completion letters, completion certificates or other similar documents. |
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification-Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1300 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the Email or address below by 24th December 2023 (Sunday) 1200 Hours. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Project Management Unit
Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development
5th Floor, Umar Zahir Office Building, Orchidmaa Hingun
Male’, Maldives
Tel: 960 3026975 / 3026982
Email: [email protected]