Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Commerce
Agency : Ministry of Commerce
Procuring Entity Name : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1 (BRCP-1)
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Re-Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for Selection of Consulting Firm for Conducting Diagnostic Studies to Assess Female Traders and Entrepreneurs Export Potential in the ICT Sub-sectors under BRCP-1 (National).
EOI Ref. No. : 26.00.0000.066.07.028.20-167 (BRCP/MOC/SD-10)
Date : 03/02/2021

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : IDA

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1 (BRCP-1)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 21/03/2021 3:00 pm
Publication Date : 04/03/2021

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : "The objective of the study is to conduct a diagnostic analysis of the role of ICT sub-sector in facilitating and promoting export sectors of Bangladesh and the role that women currently (or can) play in the ICT enablement of exports. To accomplish this, the diagnostic study will assess: (a) the current role of ICT in export facilitation for the top ten leading exports of Bangladesh ; (b) compare and contrast the use of ICT in the aforementioned export sectors and the role of women as ICT workers and entrepreneurs/business owners; (c) identify barriers to ICT adoption in aforementioned export sectors, including regulatory barriers, infrastructure needs, and barriers to engaging women in ICT sector; (d) identify actionable ways in which to increase women’s participation in ICT. "
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : "The interested consulting firm should provide evidence of the following in their applications: The firm should have at least 10 years of general experience in providing consulting services out of which at least 03 years of experience in national / international trade related research or studies for public and private sector; Preference will be given to firms having experience in ICT Trade Related studies within last 5 years; The firm should have experience in working with development partner’s funded projects (IDA financed project experience would be desirable; Undertaking that the firm has not been blacklisted or debarred by any Government Organization or by IDA; List of key professional staff including proposed core team for the assignment, showing qualification and experience; The firm should have active web-page with necessary information of company management, legal status, experience and present work with client list. Required Documents: The Company must submit the following documents: Company Registration document (Trade License/Incorporation Certificate), Up to date Tax payment certification and VAT registration certificate; Audited Financial statement (last 03 Years); Company Brochure "
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
26.00.0000.066.07.028.20-167 Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1 (BRCP-1) Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1, Level-12 (West side), Probashi Kollayn Bhaban, 71-72 Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka-1000

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Mijanur Rahman
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Joint Secretary),
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1, Level-12 (West side), Probashi Kollayn Bhaban, 71-72 Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka-1000
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +88 02 55138022, Fax : , Email : pdbrcp1moc@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders