Request For Proposals (RFQ) – G-Anc Program Evaluation Consultancy Services at TA Connect

 

Issue Date	24/1/2023
Submission Deadline	7/2/2023
Submission Location	1st Floor, Casa Bellisimo Mall, Plot 118 Sector Centre A, Ahmadu Bello Way, Jahi, Abuja info@taconnect-ng.org   ATTN: Procurement Committee
Contact Person for Questions	innocent.philips@taconnect-ng.org Martins.Onore@taconnect-ng.org chinedu.madukwe@taconnect-ng.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOLICITATION SCHEDULE

Scheduled Item	Scheduled Date
RFP Issue date	24/1/2023
Submission deadline	7/02/2023 (17:00 WAT)

 

 

 

 

 

PURPOSE

Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect) is inviting qualified professional firms and individuals for a short-term technical consultancy to conduct G-ANC Program Evaluation in 3 BMGF priority states. This evaluation will aim to measure/document the effectiveness of G-ANC as adapted to the RCT, contribute to the available literature on G-ANC implementation (especially at scale), and ultimately foster a community of practice on G-ANC/PNC in Nigeria.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect) is an innovative Technical Assistance (TA) delivery platform, conceptualized by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and incubated by DAI Nigeria to respond to State TA priorities to promote sustainable improvements in State Primary Healthcare (PHC) systems' performance, Group Anti-natal care (G-ANC) and increase the uptake of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services.

TAConnect employs an innovative approach aimed at delivering TA services to state governments while strengthening the capacity of state institutions for enhanced PHC service delivery and holding accountability for financial and programmatic results to both donors and the State Government.

TAConnect operates by matching requests for TA from states to compatible TA supplies from donors and TA providers. The enhanced coordination of TA deployments would, in turn, lead to increased cost efficiency, technical efficacy, more effective system strengthening and ownership by states, long-term sustainability, and increased local capacity.

Specifically, we are seeking:

• G-ANC Program Evaluation consultancy services

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select an experienced and qualified professional Firm and individuals to provide G-ANC Program Evaluation consultancy services to TACONNECT Ltd. The successful applicant must be authorized to do business in Nigeria, with experience with similar size entities and lines of business to TAConnect.

TAConnect aims to measure/document the effectiveness of G-ANC as adapted to the RCT, contribute to the available literature on G-ANC implementation (especially at scale) and ultimately foster a community of practice on G-ANC/PNC in Nigeria.

Specifically, the qualitative study will assess the following:

• Knowledge, Attitudes & Practices of community gatekeepers towards the adoption of the G-ANC/PNC model, and its effects on improved health outcomes.
• Understand the service providers' perceptions and experiences of the G-ANC/PNC model relative to the traditional ANC model.
• Evaluate the difference in the experience of care, between Parity 0 women and Parity 1+ enrolled in G-ANC/PNC.
• Understand from service providers the drivers and inhibitors to the uptake of high-impact intervention/RMNCH services by mothers and newborns in the G-ANC/PNC model as compared to the individual ANC model.
• Understand from the States Government of Nigeria the drivers and inhibitors to the scale-up and sustainability of G-ANC as an alternate service delivery model in the absence of active TA support from development partners.

Through retrospective cohort tracking;

• Evaluate the difference in quality/experience of care and outcomes among cohorts of pregnant women enrolled (based on gestational age at enrollment) and recently delivered through G-ANC.
• Evaluate the difference in quality/experience of care and outcomes among (Parity 1+) women enrolled and recently delivered through G-ANC as compared with their previous individual ANC model.
• Understand from pregnant women/mothers the drivers and inhibitors to the uptake of high-impact intervention/RMNCH services by mothers and newborns in G-ANC model. (With a special focus on IPT uptake, Facility Delivery, PPFP, Postnatal Care & Immunization)

Working closely with TAConnect’ s Technical Director, and M&E Specialist, the consultant will

• Lead the design & conduct of the study based on the agreed overall approach, methodology, questions, and tools for data collection and analysis.
• Obtain ethical approval for the study from the State’s relevant approving authority.
• Provide all logistical support for the data collection, safety, and coordination of engaged ad hoc staff.
• Produce a comprehensive report for the study.
• Submit all relevant datasets, and tools to TAConnect upon completion of the study.
• Develop draft articles for publication from the study.

Location of Study:

• Kaduna, Kano, & Nasarawa States (simultaneously)

Key Deliverables/Output

• Research Protocol
• Ethical Approval for the study
• Bi-weekly progress report
• Draft Study report
• Copies of all datasets.
• Finalized Study report.
• PowerPoint Presentation of Study Findings
• Draft Articles for Publication

Duration

The timeline for the completion of this qualitative study is 30 working days. All deliverables from the study are expected to be submitted by March 15, 2023.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Qualified Individuals are to submit proposals along with professional CVs and evidence of similar work completed in the last 3 years. While companies are to submit the following documents.

• Corporate Profile showcasing track record and competency to undertake the assessment.
• Sound technical proposal (max 15 pages) for the assessment showcasing approach, methodology and workplan (with clear timeline), sampling strategy and data collection tools.
• Financial proposal and budget in Naira (separating core consultancy costs, daily rates of team members and in-country data collection costs).
• Examples of and/or links to previous or similar pieces of work or publications.
• Evidence of Company Registration (Certificate of Incorporation of the Company)
• Affidavit disclosing that all the documents submitted are not only correct but genuine. That the directors(s) has/have never been convicted by any court of law. That none of firm’s directors or the company is bankrupt. Whether or not any of the officers of TAConnect Ltd is a former or present director of the company.
• Company Profile; registered address(s), official/functional emails, telephone numbers and point of contact for the company
• Evidence of legal registration document of the company (CAC, FORM CO7 and FORM CO2)
• Latest Tax Clearance Certificate
• Evidence of Financial Capability (most recent audited account)
• Evidence of provision of Program evaluation services for reputable organizations preferably NGOs of similar scope and complexity within the last 3 years: Bidders must provide a copy(ies) of Awards Letters and/or Contracts.
• Financial Quotation and required Commercial Terms using the Schedule of Fee Section of the SOW

Offerors are advised to read carefully and ensure that a complete set of documents are submitted. TAConnect is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason thereof.

The selected Firm must meet all regulations and requirements for Nigeria. TAConnect reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or part, to award any one service or group of services or all services, to negotiate with any or all companies submitting proposals, and to enter into an agreement with any company for any services mentioned in this RFP, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of TAConnect.

TAConnect reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any claims made on the tender documents submitted by companies.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

The most promising responses will be evaluated in detail. Additional information may be sought from the Firm(s). Firm(s) may be asked to present and explain their proposals. TAConnect reserves the right to waive non-material deficiencies in any proposal.

Proposals will be evaluated by TAConnect, which reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. The following will serve as the basic criteria for the selection of the successful vendor:

• Understanding of the work required as evidenced by the proposal. The completeness of the proposal will be critical.
• The qualifications of the company.
• The scope of the services offered.
• Completeness and responsiveness to the requirements of the RFP.
• Experience, qualifications, and competency in providing program evaluation consultancy services.
• Good service and good value shall weigh heavily in the selection process.

This RFP shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of the TAConnect, nor shall it entail the applicant to make any claim(s) whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from TAConnect, by virtue of such applicant having responded to this RFP.

TAConnect will not be responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by any interested party in connection with any response to an inquiry nor shall it entitle any party submitting documents to claim any indemnity from TAConnect.

TAConnect is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason.