Online and Offline Coordination Mechanisms for MSMEs and BDS

• Country: Lebanon
• Summary: Online and Offline Coordination Mechanisms for MSMEs and BDS
• LBT Ref No: 64831931
• Deadline: 31 Mar 2022
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
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• Notice Type: Tender
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• Description:
• Tenders are invited for Online and Offline Coordination Mechanisms for MSMEs and BDS. Closing Date: Thursday, 31. Mar 2022 Intervention Sector(s): Advocacy & Awareness, Communications & Media Remuneration range: 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: April to August 2022 Objective Oxfam aims to bring together actors who are differently affected by the crisis but have a joint interest in sustainable economic development and job retention/creation to collectively contribute to the overarching objective of the project mentioned above. Under activity cluster 3, the project is to establish or improve an existing coordination and referral mechanism between specialized BDS providers and 30-75 MSMEs within the framework of sustainable economic development. The main goal is to enable mechanisms and approaches in support of MSMEs- access to specialized business development services, and/or other MSMEs integrating decent working conditions for workers and employees and as a core component in sustainable business development. Oxfam is looking for a qualified consultant/business firm/organization to combine an online and offline approach to coordination and referral mechanisms between specialized Business Development Service (BDS) providers and MSMEs. The mechanisms include: • Convening networking meetings with BDS organizations and professionals with the aim of building and maintaining professional connections with one another stemming from their role in sustainable economic development. • Convening meetings with MSMEs for business opportunities, peer support and to identify clusters and enhance MSME to MSME integration (of activities) and collaboration (of members) for mutual benefit on the individual firm level, sector/regional level and the wider economy level. • The establishing or development of a digital platform that would enable the digital sustaining and continuation of collaboration and linkages to support MSMEs- access to specialized business development support, and/or other MSMEs. Outputs include the below offline and online mechanisms: • 5 convening and networking meetings with BDS organizations and professionals. • 5 convening and networking meetings with MSMEs. • 1 digital platform/mechanism. • 1 networking event between BDS and MSMEs as part of launching the platform to enhance MSMEs- access to specialized business development services. These mechanisms will be financially supported by the project to ensure that the MSMEs will be able to have knowledge and access to a pool of business development experts who can assist enterprise owners to effectively run, sustain and grow their businesses, and a pool of other MSMEs they can coordinate, network and/or collaborate with and develop common projects across all business processes such as production, supply, market access, distribution, access to capital etc. (e.g. clustering approach which can combine advantages of the small scale with the various benefits of the large scale). The vacancy is open for experienced individuals (teams)/businesses/organizations in the development sector with an existing or currently under development digital platform, to ensure the platform-s sustainability beyond the project. How to apply Expression of Interest (EOI) Interested consultants should submit their: A technical proposal which includes methodology, detailed timeframe, CVs of team members. Financial proposal/Quotation divided clearly by activity type. Minimum of three references of similar activities implemented, preferably INGO or local NGO experiences. List of previous clients. Registration and official government documents, if applicable. Noting that 7.5% will be deducted from the total amount if not registered. Oxfam GB in Lebanon reserves the right to reject all bids, including the Bidding processes, or not to award the contract at any time, without thereby incurring and liability to the affected Bidders. Please submit the EOI and other documents (as mentioned above) by midnight 31/03/2022 Lebanon time to lebanonprocurement@oxfam.org.uk mentioning ‘Online and offline coordination mechanisms for MSMEs and BDS- in the subject line.
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