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St. Vincent and the Grenadines - P154253 - Human Development Service Delivery Project - SVG-HDSD-CS-CQS-6A
Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Project Id: P154253
Project Name: Human Development Service Delivery Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info.: IDA-60600
Notice Version No.: 0
General Information
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Request for Expression of Interest |
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Borrower Bid Reference |
SVG-HDSD-CS-CQS-6A |
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Bid Description |
Tracer Studies |
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Language of Notice |
English |
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Deadline for Application Submission Date |
2020/09/18 |
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Local Time |
23:45 |
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Selected category codes for product to be procured |
84111601-Year end audits |
Contact Information on Advertisement
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SVG - Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development, and Information Technology |
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Name |
Recardo Frederick |
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Director |
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Address |
1st Floor, Administrative Building Bay Street, Kingstown Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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Postal Code |
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Country |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
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Phone |
784 457 1746 |
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Detailed Information for Advertisement
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES- CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATION SELECTION)
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICE DELIVERY PROJECT
Credit No..:IDA-60600 VC
Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY FOR TRACER STUDY (YATE)
Reference No. SVG-HDSD-CS-CQS-6
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Human Development Service Delivery (HDSD) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The objective of the consulting services (“the Services”) is to determine the impact that participation in the YATE Programme has had on the economic and social quality of life of graduates through a series of tracer studies on 2 Cohorts of YATE Participants. The consultancy is expected to have a duration of eighteen (18) months.
The detailed terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at: http://www.gov.vc/images/RequestForExpressionsofInterest/SVG_HDSD_CS_QCS_6_Tracer_Study_for_YATE_TOR.pdf
The Economic Planning and Sustainable Division within the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development and Information Technology, now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consulting firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and experience to perform the Services.The minimum requirements include:
A minimum of eight (8) years demonstrated competence in conducting similar consultancies.
At least three (3) similar consultancy assignments previously undertaken.
The firm’s team should comprise of the following team members: Lead Researcher/Consultant, Social Development/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, and Data Collection and Data Analyst.
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 (“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 partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 9:00am to 3:30pm.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) no later than Friday, 18th September, 2020. All expressions of interest are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages. Any expression of interest exceeding twenty (20) pages must be submitted in hard copy.
Attn: Mr. Recardo Frederick
Director of Economic Planning
Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development and Information Technology
1st Floor, Administrative Building
Bay Street, Kingstown
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel: 784-457-1746 / 784-457-2182
Email to: cenplan@svgcpd.com cc: maureenflwebber@developmentoptionsja.com

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