Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Social Welfare
Agency : Department of Social Services(DSS)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Inclusive Services and Opportunities (ISO), Component 05: Socio-economic Development of the Host Community and FDMN through Capacity Enhancement Project
Procuring Entity Code : 2931-224404000
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Selection of an NGO for Matching Grants Pilot Implementation Support in Chattogram Division.
EOI Ref. No. : 41.01.0000.124.07.028.2026- 1034
Date : 25/08/2026

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : International Development Association (IDA)

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Inclusive Services and Opportunities (ISO), Component 05: Socio-economic Development of the Host Community and FDMN through Capacity Enhancement Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 16/09/2026 1400 hours
Publication Date : 02/09/2026

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : Selection of an NGO for Matching Grants Pilot Implementation Support in Chattogram Division. The assignment will be implemented over twenty (20) months. During the first 14 months, the NGO will support beneficiary enrollment, savings verification, matching grant administration, and implementation monitoring. During the last 6 months, the NGO will undertake post-grant monitoring and an evaluation of the pilot to assess whether savings practices, productive investments, and related welfare outcomes are sustained after withdrawal of the matching grant incentive.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : General Experience in Relevant Assignments ? Minimum of 10 years of experience in in case management and training in labor market and social protection programs, including Microcredit implementation and Grant Monitoring in Bangladesh. Experience in Field Staff Deployment and Management ? Demonstrated capacity in the recruitment, orientation, supervision, and performance management of a large number of field-level personnel in multi-district projects. ? Familiarity with mobilizing community-level human resources under time-sensitive development programs. Track Record in Government-Implemented Projects ? Proven experience in working with government agencies or ministries in Bangladesh, particularly in projects financed by development partners. ? Prior engagement with projects implemented in Chattogram Division will receive higher consideration. Local Presence and Stakeholder Engagement ? Strong institutional credibility and operational footprint within the Chattogram Division, including established relationships with local stakeholders, authorities, and training providers. Operational Flexibility and Responsiveness ? High degree of flexibility in deploying teams and adapting to changing field realities, including conflict sensitivity and cultural appropriateness in service delivery.
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Not Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
SD-17 Single Phase Chattagram Division January 2027 June 2028

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Golam Mostofa
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director, Inclusive Services and Opportunities (ISO), Component-5: Socio-economic Development of the Host Community and FDMN through Capacity Enhancement Project.
Address of Official Inviting EOI : 21/1 & 21/2 Bir Uttam A.N.M. Nuruzzaman Sarak, Shyamoli Square (9th Floor), Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +8802222243305, Fax : , Email : procurement.iso.dss.msw@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders