Tenders Are Invited For Provision Of Communication Services

Tenders Are Invited For Provision Of Communication Services. Closing Date: 25 Apr 2023 Type: Consultancy The Seefar Foundation Hereby Invites Interested And Qualified Organisations To Bid For Provision Of Strategic Communication Services As Outlined By The Instructions And Procedures In This Invitation And Related Annexes. Please Read The Instructions On The Tendering Procedures Carefully As Failure To Comply May Invalidate Your Tender. Your Tender Must Be Submitted Electronically To [email protected] Latest By 6:00 Pm Brussels Time On Tuesday, 25Th April 2023. Tenders Submitted After The Deadline Will Not Be Considered. 1. Seefar Foundation The Seefar Foundation (The Foundation) Is A Non-Profit Association, Established As A Charity Under The Laws Of Belgium With Incorporation Number 0665649335 And Registered Office In Avenue Louise 54, 1060 Brussels, Belgium. The Seefar Foundation Works In More Than 20 Countries With Some Of The Most Vulnerable Populations Whose Lives Are Impacted By Migration, Human Trafficking, Displacement, Extremism And Social Exclusion. The Seefar Foundation Is The Charitable Arm Of Seefar. It Exists To Give Some Of The Most Vulnerable People In The World Opportunities To Advance Themselves. Our 300 Personnel Have Been Working On The Ground In Communities To Support More Than 100,000 Beneficiaries In More Than 30 Countries. We Receive Funding From A Number Of European Governments Including Germany, Austria, Denmark And Norway; From International Organisations Such As The Un And World Bank; From The European Union; And From Foundations And Philanthropy To Tackle Some Of The Most Difficult Problems In The Developing World. The Association Aims To Promote The Economic And Social Impact Of Cross-Border Issues Such As Migration, Trafficking And Violent Extremism, Taking Into Account Political And Security Issues. In 2023 Seefar Foundation Plans To Continue Deploying Its Expertise In Strategic Communications, Counselling, Consulting, Monitoring And Evaluation, And Research. SeefarS Priority Regions Remain: East Asia, South Asia, The Middle East, East Africa, North Africa, The Sahel And Europe. 2. Scope Framework Agreement Since 2016, The Seefar Foundation Has Been Delivering Strategic Communications Campaigns Designed To Encourage Attitudinal And Behaviour Change, For Example For People At Risk Of Unsafe Migration, Trafficking, Or Of Radicalisation Towards Violent Extremism. The Seefar Foundation Has Run Such Programmes In Asia, Africa, The Middle East, And Europe. In Response To A Growing Demand For These Types Of Activities By Different Donors, The Foundation Seeks Partnerships With Strategic Communication Specialists To Provide Related Services. This Will Allow The Foundation To Increase The Scope And Quality Of The Campaigns Being Delivered Over The Next Few Years. 2.1 Categories Of Services Requested Services To Be Delivered Will Relate To Different Types Of Activities As Part Of Strategic Communications Programmes And Projects, Including: Pre-Campaign Research Activities; Campaign Design; Tool Development; Messaging And Content Creation; Media Work; Online Advertising; Training Curriculum Development; Campaign Delivery; Social Media Analysis And Optimisation; Training And Capacity Development; Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning. 3. Delivering Service Provisions Under This Agreement The Partner/S Selected Will Be Requested To Deliver One Or More Of The Services Listed Under 2.1. Activities May Vary Over The Duration Of This Agreement And Details Will Be Provided In Each Single Request For Services. The Selected Partner/S Are Required To Provide A Financial Proposal (Service Provision Offer) Within Two Weeks Upon Receipt Of A Request For Services, In Line With The Level Of Effort And Pricing References Submitted In The Proposal Accepted And Included In The Agreement. The Foundation Will Have Two Weeks To Evaluate The Offer Received And - If Accepted - Prepare A Separate Contract (Work Order Contract) For The Specific Collaboration To Be Jointly Signed With The Partner. Work Order Contracts Are Awarded In Accordance With The Terms Agreed In The Framework Agreement Contract. The Latter Represents The Overarching Reference And Shall Prevail In The Case Of Conflict With Articles Included In The Work Order Contracts. 4. Duration Of The Agreement This Framework Agreement Is Foreseen For A Duration Of 2 Years, Starting On 1St June 2023 And Ending On 1St June 2025. All Single Service Provisions Will Be Delivered Within This Timeline, Solely By The Selected Partner. 5. Proposal Evaluation 5.1 Evaluation Criteria The Organisational Profile Will Serve To Determine If An Applicant Is Eligible As Per Exclusion Criteria Listed In Annex I. The Technical Offer Will Represent 80% Of The Overall Score; The Weight Of The Financial Offer Represents 20%. For The Technical Offer, Evaluation Criteria Correspond To The Requested Information Outlined Under 5.1 And Will Be Weighted As Indicated Below. 1. Criteria: Geographical Reach Sub-Criteria: Including But Not Limited To Western Africa, Horn Of Africa, South East Asia And The Middle East. The Organisation Should Also Demonstrate Their Track Record Of Working In Europe, Niger, Mali And Senegal. Weight: 10% 2. Criteria: Thematic Expertise And Proven Track Record Sub-Criteria: Knowledge In Migration, Trafficking And Feminist Foreign Policy. Weight: 10% Research And Analysis On Migration, Behavioural Change And Decision-Makin. Weight: 10% Design And Implementation Of Strategic Communication Campaigns. Weight: 30% Project Monitoring And Evaluation. Weight: 10% 3. Criteria: Project Management Capacities. Weight: 10% Sub-Criteria: Procedures & Supervisory Systems Supply Chain Management Code Of Conduct Risk Management 4. Criteria: Financial Offer Sub-Criteria: Value For Money. Weight: 20% 5.2 Award Decision The Evaluation Committee Will Review Applications By Friday 28Th April 2023, And Communicate Results The Following Week. If The Planned Timeline Changes, Applicants Will Be Informed Accordingly. How To Apply 6. Proposal Submission 6.1 Required Documentation Each Tender Submission Must Include: Organisation Profile (See Annex I) See Pages 7-8 In This Document. A Technical Offer Providing The Following Information: Geographical Reach, Demonstrating Capacities To Complete Work In Multiple Regions Including But Not Limited To Western Africa, Horn Of Africa, South East Asia And The Middle East. The Organisation Should Also Demonstrate Their Track Record Of Working In Europe, Pakistan, Mali, Senegal And Niger. Thematic Expertise And Proven Track Record With Regards To: - Knowledge In Migration, Trafficking And Feminist Foreign Policy; - Research And Analysis On Migration, Behavioural Change And Decision-Making - Design And Implementation Of Strategic Communication Campaigns; - Project Monitoring And Evaluation. Project Management Capabilities To Ensure: - Supervisory Systems; - Code Of Conduct; - Risk Management. 3. A Financial Offer Providing The Following Information: Pricing Reference For Deployable Personnel Categories; Balance Sheets For The Last Three Years. Additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Considered. 6.2 Deadline For Questions All Questions In Relation To This Invitation To Tender Must Be Submitted In Written Form To Michele.Vseefarfoundation.Org. Deadline For Submitting Questions Is Tuesday, 18Th April 2023. 6.3 Deadline Submission Tenders Must Be Submitted By 6:00 Pm Brussels Time On Wednesday, 25Th April 2023. Tenders Submitted After The Deadline Will Not Be Considered. Tenders Must Be Submitted Electronically To [email protected] Tender Link : Https://Reliefweb.Int/Job/3950929/Invitation-Tender-Framework-Agreement-Provision-Communication-Services