INVITATION FOR BID- IFB PROCUREMENT OF RESEARCH AGENCY

We’re Population Services International “PSI”, a –global non-profit. We aim to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by marketing affordable health products and services (think mosquito nets, HIV testing and more) through private sector strategies.

With over 50 years of experience, working in over 60 countries, Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. PSI is reimagining healthcare, by putting the consumer at the center, and wherever possible – bringing care to the front door. With our 50 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Check out www.psi.org for more information on our programs.

PSI/SOM started operating in Somalia since 2007 to socially market safe water tablets and long-lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets and has since expanded, including programs for maternal and child health to improve the health status of Somali people especially women, children and the most vulnerable. Working in partnership with the private and public sector and with other development partners, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavioral change communication interventions throughout Somalia. For more information, please follow the below link: https://www.psi.org/country/somaliasomaliland/

What are we looking for?

Population Services International (PSI Somaliland/Somalia) is hereby inviting all interested eligible bidders (Research Agencies) with the required experience and capacity to provide field data collection enumerators, qualitative researcher in Mogadishu (Banadir), Jubaland State, South West State, Hirshabele State, Galmudug State, Puntland State, and Somaliland for conducting Private Sector Market Assessment of Family Planning Products /Services and Stockholder Birth-spacing Perspectives.

If you are interested and could provide this service please register your company by sending an e-mail with your expression of interest and the following required documents to:[email protected] no than 20^th October 2020.

• *Firm’s updated profile *detailing the firm’s expertise, track record and relevant experience
• Registration Certificate with relevant authorities and States
• Tax compliance certificate.
• Statement of Satisfactory Performance or Letters of Recommendations from your top three Clients- preferably INGOs and UN.
• Minimum three (3) ongoing or completed contracts for same or similar services.

Please include the words “IFB Registration- Research Services” in the subject line and the following information in the body of the e-mail message: company name, contact name, phone number and e-mail address. In response, PSI will send you the full “IFB” document which includes the IFB document, scope of work, annexes, Financial Proposal/quotation template, bid evaluation process and other essential bidding instructions & requirements.

All the bid documents mentioned above plus CVs of your roster must be submitted in sealed envelopes bearing only: “Procurement of Research Agency across Somalia and Somaliland” and dropped in the TENDER BOX at PSI Hargeisa office located at this address:**

Population Services International

Opposite Admas University, Jig-jiga yar, Ibrahim Koodbuur, 150 street

Hargeisa

Tel: +252 (2) 517382/+252634048329/0905081232

Office hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday-Thursday

Closing Date for Submission of bid documents: 25^th October 2020 before 4:00pm

PSI does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any proposal and is not bound to give reasons for the decisions made thereof. All Bidders are responsible for the cost of preparing proposal documents or any other costs incidental to this bid, during or after the tendering process.

If after bid submission you are unable to participate, please advise us immediately by e-mail. Any questions which you may have in relation to bid must be addressed to [email protected] and copying [email protected]