Responsive Health, Education and Livelihoods Services (RHELS) Tender, Myanmar - 29266216

Procurement Summary

Country : Myanmar

Summary : Responsive Health, Education and Livelihoods Services (RHELS)

Deadline : 06 Aug 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 29266216

Document Ref. No. : ACE-APS-EOI-001

Competition : ICB

Financier : United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : PACT ORGANISATION
Hpa-An Office Myoe Pat Street, (1) Ward, Hpa- An Township Attn: U Min Min Tel: 09-977255340
Myanmar
Email :ace@pactworld.org / myanmargrant@pactworld.org

Tender Details

Expression of Interest are invited for Responsive Health, Education and Livelihoods Services (RHELS).

Reference Number: ACE-APS-EOI-001

Date of issuance: August 7, 2018

Due date for questions: Questions may be submitted throughout the duration of the APS

Question response: All questions will be answered within two weeks of receipt.

Closing date: August 6, 2019

Questions and applications should be sent via email to ACE@pactworld.org. Emailed submissions must contain the subject “EOI#1:RHELS - name of submitting organization.”

Note: Questions and answers submissions from potential applicants can be viewed at this link which will be updated regularly.

1. Background on Pact

Pact is a leader in building the capacity of non-government organizations, networks and intermediary organizations. Pact`s mission is to help build strong communities globally that provide people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise healthy families and participate in democratic life. Pact achieves this by strengthening the organizational and technical capacity of grassroots organizations, coalitions and networks, and by forging linkages between government, business and citizens to achieve social, economic, and environmental justices.

2. Purpose Statement

Pursuant to the authority granted under USAID award number AID-482-A-17-00001, Pact is pleased to announce the release of an Annual Program Statement (APS) for funding to support Pact-s implementation of Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar (ACE). This first call for Expressions of Interest under this APS publicizes the intent of Pact to fund one or multiple awards which provide quality, demand-driven health, education and livelihoods services to rural communities in underserved and hard to reach communities in the southeastern region of Myanmar/Burma. This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested, qualified, and eligible organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. For the purposes of this APS, “organizations” are defined as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), or faith-based organizations (FBOs). Pact intends to issue additional calls for Expressions of Interest under this APS during the year the APS is open.

3. Funding Opportunity Description

3.1 Program background The Advancing Community Empowerment in Southeastern Myanmar (ACE) project, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Burma, will work with communities to enhance their ownership, capacity, and action to meet the needs of people living in vulnerable conditions; broaden participation for more inclusive decision making; and strengthen mechanisms for more responsive and accountable local governance. ACE is a five-year project funded by USAID and implemented by Pact in partnership with Community Partners International, Mercy Corps, and Save the Children. The project partners with a broad range of local and regional organizations, service providers, and actors to address community development priorities.

3.2 Geographic area Applicants may propose work in any township within Southeastern Myanmar. Southeastern Myanmar is defined as: Kayah/Karenni State, Kayin/Karen State, Mon State, Southern Shan State, North Tanintharyi Region, and East Bago Region. Within this region, activities must serve hard to reach and/or underserved communities.

Please note: Advancing Community Empowerment anticipates engaging with the following eight townships for implementation in the project-s second year: 1. Thandaunggyi, 2. Kyainseikgyi, 3. Hlaingbwe, 4. Thanbyuzayat, 5. Pekon, 6. Hpasawng, 7. Demoso, 8. Hpruso. The project welcomes cooperative activities in these areas, but applicants are not required to apply for activities only in these townships.

3.3 Program Description Advancing Community Empowerment is looking for projects in the areas of Responsive Health, Education and Livelihoods Services. Applicants may submit in only one primary technical area and are encouraged to integrate other two or three technical areas. Area 1 - Health For many people in Southeastern Myanmar, basic health care remains out of reach or involves catastrophic expenditure that exacerbates poverty. The new National Health Plan (NHP) and it-s plan to roll out the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) signal increasing inclusiveness, and the opportunity to empower communities to demand quality services, and influence health service delivery mechanisms. ACE is seeking local partners that support communities in addressing health priorities in ways that equip them to generate sustainable health solutions while developing informed relationships with public and private service providers. Successful proposals will clearly demonstrate how the activities will foster expanded community access to health care, preventive and/or social services Area 2 - Education Access to quality education, and the availability of resources needed to provide quality education, continue to be fundamental issues confronted by several communities and education providers in Southeastern Myanmar. ACE is seeking local partners to enhance quality education through holistic approaches that include community engagement and local leadership, and to improve accessibility of education, cooperation between communities and schools, improve in-school and out-of-school literacy programming, and grow the leadership skills of educators. Successful proposals will clearly demonstrate how the activities will sustainably improve education access and services in underserved communities. Area 3 - Livelihoods Communities with ample, diverse and sustainable livelihoods options can grow greater financial and physical resources to address priority development needs and decrease vulnerabilities over time. At the same time, communities that consider poor or marginalized households and individuals contribute to enhancing collective resilience and supporting inclusive development for all community members. Activities to be supported will increase sustainable livelihoods available to community members, particularly those livelihoods which offer protection from economic shocks and natural disasters such as flooding and devastating price fluctuations. Activities to improve the capacity of communities to support its members in learning new livelihoods and finding the means to adopt them successfully are also sought. 3.4. Intended Outcomes ACE is seeking to fund projects that will support underserved and/or hard-to-reach communities living in the southeastern region of Myanmar/ Burma. 3.5 Grantee eligibility This competition is open to any non-governmental organization that is either a non-profit, not-forprofit, or for-profit entity that is established in Myanmar or Thailand. To be minimally eligible for funding, applicants must provide full, accurate and complete information and comply with the following conditions. Organizations must: • Be authorized to conduct business in their country or country of operation (Myanmar). Note that registration with the Government of Myanmar is not a precondition for eligibility.

• Acquire a DUNS number (the nine-digit identification number required for all procurementrelated activities with the United States Government) prior to receipt of award. A DUNS number is not required for application, but will be required for receipt of award. A DUNS number can be acquired online for free, and Pact can assist with this process. • Be able to complete implementation within the stated timeframe. • Have previous experience of not less than 1 year working on subject/technical area. • Have current geographic coverage where program activities will take place or prior experience in that area with the ability to quickly begin implementation.

3.6 Funding Pact anticipates these awards will be cost-reimbursable, fixed amount award or in-kind grants. Grant type will be based on the final program description and the results of the partner-s pre-award risk assessment, which Pact will conduct prior to issuance of the award. Subject to the availability of funds, Pact intends to award up to $5, 000, 000 USD in total funding for the period. Pact anticipates awarding grants for up to two years with total budgets between $50, 000 - $500, 000 USD each. Negotiations will be conducted with successful applicants only. Pact reserves the right to award any or none of the applications submitted.

3.7 Cost Sharing If chosen to submit a full application, the applicant is strongly encouraged to contribute resources from their own, private or local sources for the implementation of this program. Contributions can be either cash or in-kind and can include contributions from the applicant, local counterpart organizations, program clients and other donors (but not other U.S. government funding sources). This type of contribution is called cost share. When incorporated into the award, cost sharing contributions will be governed by the regulations found in 2 CFR 200.306.

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