Announcement Description

1. Background

The CAPRED Facility is Australia's flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience. The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country's economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).

CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and one Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.

Bid Components

Request For Proposal (RFP) for CP and PSEAH Service Provider

CATEGORY: Call for Proposals

LOCATION: Phnom Penh

RFP Number: RFP24-035

Project Name: CP and PSEAH service provider

Domain Name: Operations

Assignment Duration: Initial 6-month contract to conduct Phase 1 and collect lessons learned with possible extension to Long Term Agreement.

2. Purpose

CAPRED seeks to engage a consulting firm or consortium to supply a series of trainings in the areas of Child Protection (CP) and Prevention Sexual Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH). The training service provider must design, deliver, and evaluate training program on Child Protection and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) to CAPRED partner organisations throughout Cambodia. The training aims to build capacity within the partner organisations and its partners/supply chain to prevent and respond to incidents and ensure a safe and respectful working environment in line with Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) minimum standards. The provider will work closely with the CAPRED team to tailor the training content to meet specific organisational needs and contexts. The service provider may also be contracted separately to work with partner organisations to identify risks as well as suggest protection and mitigations measures applicable to the context.

3. Requirements

3.1 Key Tasks and Activities

• Training Design and Development:
• Training Delivery:
• Training Evaluation:
• Support and Follow-Up:
• Compliance

3.1. Deliverables

Please download the ToR from the attachment below for more details.

3.2 Timeline and budget

Timeline: The first phase of the training program is expected to commence December. Specific dates for training sessions and milestones will be agreed upon during contract negotiations with CAPRED. It is anticipated that a series of trainings will be conducted and then lessons learned to inform future trainings. It is anticipated the first phase will run for 6 months.

Budget: Proposals should include a detailed budget outlining costs associated with training design, delivery, materials, and any additional expenses.

Bidder Eligibility

4. Qualifications

• Expertise and Experience:
  • Proven experience in designing and delivering inclusive and participatory CP and PSEAH training programs, particularly within development or humanitarian contexts.
  • It is essential that expertise in delivering trainings within the Cambodian context and in Khmer language is demonstrated.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CP and PSEAH principles, policies, and best practices, particularly with DFAT minimum standards.
  • Previous and/or on-going experience in supporting organisations with performing similar services.
  • Experience conducting inclusive and accessible trainings and consultations with NGOs, women's and children's
  • rights organisations, organisations of persons with disabilities and/or development partners.
• Qualifications, Skills, References and Track Record:
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Experience in creating interactive and participatory training materials.
  • Evidence of previous successful CP and PSEAH training engagements, including references from past clients.
  • A track record of working effectively with organisations similar to CAPRED - development partners, NGOs, IGOS etc.
  • Team members CVs detailing certification and/or specialised training experience in CP and PSEAH and/or other safeguarding practices should be included in the proposal.
• Other competencies:
  • Demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards.
  • Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Treat all people fairly without favouritism.
  • Fulfil obligations to GEDSI sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
  • Strictly comply with 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):
• Compliance with this Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Understanding of and ability to meet the requirements and deadlines as specified.
• Supplier expertise and experience with delivery of similar projects.
• Expertise of individuals and overall team nominated to deliver the services and equipment. CAPRED reserves the right to reject any individual being proposed and to ask the supplier to provide an alternative.
• Past performance relevant to this RFP (as determined by referee checks)
• Relevant examples of previous work.
• Proposed fee charged for the services.

Note: While 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 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 proposal including technical and Financial Response Form must be submitted no later than 5 pm, (Phnom Penh Time), Sunday 1 December 2024 by email provided in the contact details with "CP and PSEAH service provider - RFP" in the subject line. The proposal should respond well to the scope of service described in the RFP with a demonstration of the firm's capacity. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.

CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more detail on the scope of work. Please send to email with "CP and PSEAH service provider- Enquiry" in the subject line.

WRFP24-035 Financial Response Form - CP and PSEAH service provider- FINAL

RFP24-035 Technical Response Form - CP and PSEAH service provider- FINAL