Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Post, Telecommunications & Information Technology
Agency : Bangladesh computer Council (BCC)
Procuring Entity Name : Parthaprotim Dev, Executive Director
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Software Quality Assurance Specialist (Jr. Consultant)
EOI Ref. No. : 56.01.0000.022.11.030.19-790(4)
Date : 06/08/2019

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget GOB
Development Partners :

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Bangladesh e-Government ERP Project (2nd Revised)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 25/08/2019 01:00PM
Publication Date : 06/08/2019

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : Software Quality Assurance consultant will be required to help the software developer through the project office to ensure quality of GRP Software. Brief Description of Assignment: The major responsibility is to perform functional test, code review, etc. and ensure user friendliness of software in collaboration with nominated consultant through: Preparing detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases; Guiding vendor in implementation and post-deployment support of ERP; Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating testing activities; Designing, developing and executing automation scripts using open source tools; Assisting load and stress testing; Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs; Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved; Recommended program improvement or corrections to program; Develop and apply testing processes for the different parts of system; Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions; Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts; Monitor program performance after implementation to prevent recurrence of program operating problem and ensure efficiency of operations; Work with existing resources to ensure level of effort provided to ensure timely delivery of activities; Assist in implementation of GRP software in different stakeholders as per plan; Such other functions as may be assigned by higher authority.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Bachelor/Master’s degree in Information system, Management Information System, Computer science, Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent from a renowned university. Experience: The candidate must have minimum 5 years of progressive working experience in a Govt. / Semi-Govt./Autonomous body /Corporate sector/Private sector; Preferred to have experience in Quality Assurance on software using standard tools and techniques; Training on software quality assurance will be preferred; Experience in ERP will be given preference; Experience in implementation of large-scale software in Government environment is preferred; Preferred to have good knowledge about load and stress testing and related tools. In case of otherwise exceptional candidates, the above-mentioned requirement may be relaxed.
Other Details (if applicable) : Further information can be obtained from the Project Office from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM in any working day before the closing date. Applicants shall have to submit EOI with their CV and forwarding letter in sealed envelope labeled with Individual Consultant for one of the above mentioned positions under Bangladesh e-Government ERP Project to the office of the undersigned. The Standard Request for Application (SRFA) for each position will be found at www.bcc.gov.bd Interested candidates can apply by submitting the filled up SRFA. The candidates are requested to submit both soft copy (through email) and hard copy. The applicant may be asked to submit/present the original copy of any certificate or document by the authority.
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
SD6(v) 12 (Twelve) Months (may be extended) Bangladesh Computer Council ICT Tower, Agargaon Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Aug 2019 Aug 2020

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Dr. Ashoke Kumer Roy
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director (Deputy Secretary), Bangladesh e-Government ERP Project
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Level-8, Bangladesh Computer Council, ICT Tower, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +8801720516804, Fax : , Email : ashoke1970@yahoo.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders