Call for Applications : Request For Proposals for G-PSF Dialogue Results Evaluation

Announcement Description

1. Background

Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) is Australia’s flagship economic development program in Cambodia. CAPRED encourages sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic growth. To achieve these objectives, CAPRED focuses on three key pillars: a) Agriculture; b) Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development; and c) Infrastructure Services. Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) is integrated into all activities. CAPRED is funded by the Government of Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by Cowater International.

As part of its support to improving Cambodia’s business enabling environment, CAPRED is strengthening the Government–Private Sector Forum (G-PSF), the country’s primary mechanism for public–private dialogue (PPD). Using the Public–Private Dialogue for Results (PPDR) methodology, CAPRED works with stakeholders including the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), relevant ministries, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, business associations, and chambers of commerce to enhance both institutional resilience and outcome-focused dialogue within the G-PSF. The support is expected to result in reforms to taxation, customs, laws, regulations, policies, access to finance, and market development.

In the seventh mandate, the Royal Government of Cambodia convened the 19th G-PSF Plenary on 13 November 2023, which resulted in a package of reform measures issued on 22 November 2023. CAPRED has been supporting the G-PSF Secretariat to monitor these reforms and track implementation progress. This assignment aims to validate the results and early impacts of reforms emerging from the 19th G-PSF Plenary and related Working Group processes.

Expected Outputs

Career Category: Call for Proposals

Location: Phnom Penh

RFP Number: RFP25-0054

Domain Name: MERL and G-PSF - Policy Hub

Assignment Duration: January-July 2026 (Commencement date as soon as possible)

2. Purpose

CAPRED seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to evaluate and validate the outcomes of the 19th G-PSF and the G-PSF Working Groups (WGs). The evaluation will focus on identifying reforms that have been implemented through CAPRED’s G-PSF interventions and understanding their quantitative and qualitative impacts on both public and private sector stakeholders. The G-PSF Progress Reports have a detailed list of outcomes achieved through the G-PSF mechanism and will, therefore, be used as the basis for the evaluation process.

The assignment will be delivered in two stages:

1. Pilot stage: Develop the research methodology and test it on a selected Working Group, focusing on Law, Tax, and Governance (mini-evaluation). This stage will allow refinement of tools, data collection approaches, and analysis methods while validating early impacts.
2. Full evaluation stage: Adjust and deploy the refined methodology across all Working Groups to assess the depth, scale, and systemic impact of reforms. This stage will provide a comprehensive understanding of both horizontal (across WGs) and vertical (line ministry-level) effects, as well as early indications of institutional and policy change.

Note: Both stages are being advertised in this TOR, but the second-phase contract will be awarded based on performance in the first stage.

3. Scope of Work

This assignment will evaluate the outcomes and early-stage impacts of reforms stemming from the 19th Government–Private Sector Forum (G-PSF) plenary, held in November 2023, and subsequent Working Group (WG) processes. The purpose is to assess the extent to which these reforms have been implemented, examine their impact on the public and private sectors, and offer recommendations to strengthen the G-PSF as a platform for effective, inclusive policy dialogue.

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Eligibility

4. Qualifications or specialised knowledge/experience required

• This assignment requires a relevant evaluation and impact assessment skillset, expertise, and experience. The consulting firm shall have personnel within the team composition with the following qualifications.
• Essential qualifications:
  • Education:
    • Subject matter experts in monitoring & evaluation, public policy, economics, or international development.
  • Experience:
    • Proven experience in evaluating regulatory reforms or public–private dialogue mechanisms.
    • Strong quantitative and qualitative research methods/skills, with experience in survey design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
    • Possess a team member with the ability to read Khmer regulatory documents. Familiarity with relevant laws and frameworks such as the Cambodia Investment Law, the tax regulatory frameworks are is a plus.
    • Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, and civil society organizations.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
    • A commitment to ethical standards in research and evaluation, including respect for confidentiality and the rights of participants.
  • Desirable:
    • Familiarity with the Cambodian economic context, particularly in relation to taxation, customs, agriculture, trade, investment, and infrastructure.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Khmer is an asset.
    • Knowledge of GEDSI: Understanding of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and their application in development programming.
  • Other requirements and compliance:
    • Demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards.
    • Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
    • Fulfill obligations to GEDSI sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
    • Strictly comply with the DFAT Child Protection Code of Conduct and policy (https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/child-protection-policy.pdf)

Submission Requirements

5. Evaluation

CAPRED will use an objective and reliable process to evaluate each proposal. The proposals and responses will be evaluated based on (in no particular order):

1. Compliance with this Request for Proposal (RFP).
2. Understanding of and ability to meet the requirements and deadlines as specified.
3. Consulting firm comprises of skillsets and experience with delivery of similar assignments.
4. Experience in evaluation or impact assessment of government’s reforms.
5. Experience and familiarity in the Royal Government of Cambodia’s policy measures, business climate in Cambodia and the works involved in government-private sector dialogue.
6. Expertise of individuals and overall team nominated to deliver the assignment. CAPRED reserves the right to reject any individual being proposed and to ask the supplier to provide an alternative.
7. Past performance relevant to this RFP (as determined by referee checks)
8. Relevant examples of previous work.
9. Proposed financial plan for the services.

Note: Whilst price is a factor, it is more important that the applicant can demonstrate value for money. CAPRED reserves the right to contract more than one supplier for these services and may actively seek to contract more than one supplier to ensure the supply of technical services. CAPRED reserves the right to vary the contract terms, and to exercise the option period at its sole discretion.

Due diligence checks will be conducted on the organisation/s and individuals nominated in the RFP prior to awarding contract/s.

6. How to Apply

The proposals including Technical and Financial Response Forms must be submitted no later than 5 pm (Phnom Penh time), 10 December 2025 by email provided in the contact details with “G-PSF Dialogue Results Evaluation” in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.

CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more details on the scope of work. Please email with “G-PSF Dialogue Results Evaluation - Enquiry” in the subject line.

Attachment:

RFP25-0054-G-PSF Dialogue Results Evaluation- FINAL

RFP25-0054 Technical Response Form - FINAL

RFP25-0054 Financial Response Form - FINAL