Expression of Interest are invited for Global Value Chains Survey in Cambodia.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SELECTION # 1271418
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Selection Information
Assignment Title
Global Value Chains Survey in Cambodia
Publication Date
16-Nov-2020
Expression of Interest Deadline
30-Nov-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time - Washington D.C.)
Language of Notice
English
Selection Notice
Assignment Country
KH - Cambodia
Funding Sources
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under:
BB - BANK BUDGET
TF0B3808 - The Covid pandemic and regional and global value chains in Cambodia
Individual/Firm
The consultant will be a firm.
Assignment Description
SELECTION FOR CONSULTANTS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Electronic Submissions through World Bank Group eConsultant2
https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: 1271418 - Global Value Chains Survey in Cambodia
Assignment Countries:
- Cambodia
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The World Bank Group (WBG) is assessing the impact of COVID-19 on firms in Cambodia, with a focus on firms participating in global value chains (GVCs). The WBG will implement a Survey (the Survey) to collect, analyze and utilize quantitative data for this purpose.
The WBG is seeking the services of a firm to conduct the Survey in Cambodia. The Terms of Reference describe the proposed scope of work under this assignment. Only those firms who are able to fulfil the terms of this assignment will be contracted as this assignment is time sensitive.
The objective of the Survey is to capture the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic on trade and GVCs in Cambodia. The findings are relevant to inform trade and development policies.
The Trade and Regional Integration Unit and the Cambodia Team of the Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice of the World Bank Group seeks to engage, through a competitive procurement process, a Consultant to conduct an investor survey of ca. 600 firms in Cambodia in the apparel and footwear manufacturing, food and beverage, and electronics manufacturing industries.
The survey aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 on firms in Cambodia, with a focus on firms participation in global value chains (GVCs). The findings are relevant to inform trade and development policies.
The Consultant is responsible for identifying the sample frame as well as the list of firms to be surveyed. Before survey deployment, the selected firm should provide a summary giving the original sample design, weights constructed based on the original design and final sample, along with any other information about excluded populations. The surveys will target the owner or senior manager of the interviewed firms who should be familiar with their companys ongoing operations, investment / production decisions, interaction with government, and interface with suppliers and buyers.
The surveys administration mode is expected to be through computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) in either English or Khmer depending on the firm. The Consultant will be responsible for
Translating the questionnaire (provided by the World Bank); converting the questionnaire to the appropriate data entry format/software for the CATI Survey; testing the software; pilot testing the questionnaire; maintain a track record of number of calls and related data, and provide the WBG with a summary on consistency checks run on the data; enter the data into an electronic database; submit a report covering observations/experiences arising from the survey and the methodology employed. Someone from the World Bank with survey expertise will also participate in the survey pilot.
The Consultant will be a firm with a proven track record in conducting self-administered and/or assisted surveys to businesses operating globally. It should also have experience in conducting qualitative interviews over the phone. The Consultant should have prior experience in implementing surveys, particularly related to firms.
The selected Contractor will be responsible for activities including but not limited to, kick off meeting, set up phase, fieldwork, data processing and quality management, reporting and data delivery. The survey exercise is estimated to last between 3-4 months (January 2021 April 2021).
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- BANK BUDGET
- TF0B3808-The Covid pandemic and regional and global value chains in Cambodia
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility restrictions apply:
[Please type list of restrictions]
INDIVIDUAL / FIRM PROFILE
The consultant will be a firm.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html)
The full ToR can be requested, for information, from the contact below:
Ms. Claire Honore Hollweg, Senior Economist, Email:
[email protected]NOTES
Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will receive notification. No debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
Attachments
Optional TOR File
Qualification Criteria
1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment. *
2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm. *
3. Provide information on their core business and years in business. *
4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff. *
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
GVC survey in Cambodia
1. BACKGROUND
The World Bank Group (WBG) is assessing the impact of COVID-19 on firms in Cambodia, with a focus on
firms participating in global value chains (GVCs). The WBG will implement a Survey (the “Survey”) to
collect, analyze and utilize quantitative data for this purpose.
The WBG is seeking the services of a firm to conduct the Survey in Cambodia. The Terms of Reference
describe the proposed scope of work under this assignment. Only those firms who are able to fulfil the
terms of this assignment will be contracted as this assignment is time sensitive.
2. OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH
The objective of the Survey is to capture the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic on trade and GVCs
in Cambodia. The findings are relevant to inform trade and development policies.
3. SCOPE
3.1. Survey Scope
The Survey is intended to be a quantitative survey of firms in three industries: (i) apparel and footwear
manufacturing; (ii) food and beverage; and (iii) manufacturing of electronics. The sample size is estimated
at 600 firms with at least 300 firms in the apparel and footwear GVC and 100 in the food and beverage
and electronics manufacturing GVC. The sample of firms in the food and beverage industry should include
both formally and not formally registered firms. Informal firms can also be included in the apparel and
footwear and electronics industries, based on representativeness.
The Survey will be carried out by the selected firm in local language, by means of telephone interviews
using a CATI tool based on the questionnaire provided by the WBG.
3.2. The Questionnaire
The questionnaire will be provided to the selected firm by the WBG. The selected firm is expected to
convert the questionnaire to the appropriate data entry format/software for the CATI Survey. This format
should be made available for testing, and the final version should be approved by WBG. The firm is also
expected to test the software extensively.
The questionnaire must be completed for each respondent. The firm should adhere to the standard
protocol in carrying out such surveys. The firm should ensure that they use data entry software to maintain
a track record of number of calls, time of call, duration and responses of each call during the Survey. This
is so that traceable records are maintained against each unique occurrence.
3.3. Sample Design
The firm should facilitate any relevant data sources to design the sample frame in consultation with the
WBG team. The eventual sample will need to be validated by the firm with statistical analysis and power
calculations.
To minimize sample replacement, the sample design must take into account the non-response rate and
number of “call-backs”. Enumerators with experience in handling this type of survey should be engaged,
backed by strong supervision, in order to ensure minimal non-response cases. In addition, the selected
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firm should define protocols on number of calls/contacts before accepting a non-response. All cases of
non-response should be backed up with full reasons.
Before survey deployment, the selected firm should provide a summary giving the original sample design,
weights constructed based on the original design and final sample, along with any other information about
excluded populations.
3.4. Selection of responden
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