GFPREQ01927 - Consultancy Services for conducting comprehensive tuberculosis community rights & gender assessment using stop tb assessment tools at Kenya Red Cross
Summary
Purpose: To procure consultancy services to conduct Comprehensive Community Tuberculosis (TB) Community Rights and Gender Assessment (CRGA) using STOP TB assessment tools.
Partners: Global Fund, Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Disease Program (NTLD), AMREF Health Africa, STOP TB Partnership Kenya, and county governments.
Target population: People infected and affected by TB.
Duration: 15 days
Deliverables: Inception and Final assessment report.
Methodologies: A cross-sectional study, using a mixed-method approach that includes qualitative and quantitative methods.
Evaluation Management Team: KRCS, Tuberculosis Leprosy, and Lung Disease Program (NTLD), AMREF Health Africa, STOP TB Partnership Kenya
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Background Information
Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is the non-state Principal Recipient (PR) for the Global Fund HIV Grant for the period between July 2021 and June 2024. The goal of the grant is to contribute to attainment of universal health coverage through comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care for all people in Kenya with the objectives to reduce new HIV infections by 75%, reduce AIDs related mortality by 50% and reduce HIV related stigma and discrimination to less than 25%.
Tuberculosis remains a major public problem, and there are still a lot of challenges faced as we near ending TB globally by 2030. An estimated 10 million people fell ill (1.1 million children), and 1.5 million died from TB in 2020 despite TB being preventable, treatable, and curable. Kenya is among 30 nations with a high TB disease burden that accounts for 86% of the world’s TB cases. TB is the fifth leading cause of death in Kenya. Tuberculosis (TB) thrives in conditions of structural inequity, where the complexities of poverty, social inequity, disempowerment, rights violations, conflict, and patriarchy render communities susceptible to TB and marginalize access to diagnosis, treatment, and care. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasizes that its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will not be achieved unless and until human rights and dignity are ensured for all individuals, everywhere, leaving no one behind. Gender assessment conducted by Stop TB Partnership (Building the evidence for a Rights-Based, People-Centered, Gender-Transformative Tuberculosis Response”) shed new light on the role of gender in the TB epidemic and response.
Kenya has progressively used evidence-based approaches in combating TB which has seen various strategies adopted for implementation and inform policy. The most identified human rights-related barriers to ending the TB epidemic, limiting access to TB services, and negatively impacting the quality of life are stigma and discrimination. As such, it is critical to understand the levels and dimensions of TB stigma and develop evidence-based strategies and actions to address it. This will in return reduce people's vulnerability to TB infection, increase people's access to TB services, and improve TB treatment outcomes.
The Stop TB Partnerships highlights the need to address human rights, vulnerable populations, and gender in order to control the TB epidemic. Similarly, The Global Fund's response to the TB epidemic encourages programs to remove human rights and gender-related barriers to TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services. The Global Fund's new Strategy 2017-2022: Investing to End Epidemics Strategic Objective 3 (SO3) states that "Promoting and protecting human rights and gender equality.
In response to TB, Global funds through KRCS is implementing the Reducing human rights-related barriers to HIV/TB services module in 46 counties of which Conducting Comprehensive TB Community Rights and Gender Assessment STOP TB assessment tools is one of the activities under the module.
Consultancy
KRCS seeks the services of a consultant to conduct Comprehensive TB Community Rights and Gender Assessment using STOP TB assessment tools. The Consultant will review and finalize the protocol and data collection tools, support and guide the TB stakeholders in conducting, community rights and gender assessments including training of the research assistants on the data collection tools, data analysis, report writing, dissemination, and development of key action plans for the comprehensive TB and community rights and gender assessment and TB stigma assessment.
The assessment, Purpose, Scope, and Objectives
Purpose
The program has planned to conduct Comprehensive TB Community Rights and Gender Assessment using STOP TB assessment tools to describe the policy and legal framework in relation to community rights and gender (CRG) and TB in Kenya, describe the gender responsiveness in TB programming, and assess the uptake and utilization of TB services among the TB Key and vulnerable populations in relation to community rights and gender.
Broad Objectives
The objective is to assess the responsiveness of TB services with regard to Community Rights and Gender (CRG) in Kenya.
Outcomes
Scope of work
Geographical coverage: Nairobi, Narok, Murang’a, West Pokot, Kisumu, Kakamega, Garissa, Isiolo, Mombasa, Migori and Kitui
Target groups: Individuals who have had Drug - sensitive TB (DSTB) and/or Drug-resistant TB (DRTB), Close family members and neighbors – linked to TB patients currently on treatment, The community – schools and learning institutions/prisons/Homeless persons/Administration (chiefs’/village elders)/Drug and substance Users/Transgender, Health Care Workers – clinicians, nurses, Community Volunteers, and link assistants.
Expected outputs:
A technical and financial response to the call for applications outlining the understanding of the task, detailing the appropriate methodology for the assessment, data analysis plan, work plan with tentative timelines and summary budget.
An inception report of the desk review prior to field work to demonstrate a clear understanding and a practical work plan for the assessment 2. Submission of the final baseline assessment report to the evaluation team, including raw, final databases and any recorded material such as video, audio etc. 3. Delivery of a final costed Community rights, Gender assessment and TB Stigma Reduction Action Plan for TB Control.
Deliverable
The assessment will be phased with deliverables at intervals that will be discussed and agreed with the consulting firm. However, at the minimum
The Inception reports. 2. Final assessment report
Evaluation methodologies
KRCS highly recommend that the consultancy considers effective approaches and design that responds to the assessment objectives and scope of this assignment. However, additional and effective approaches may be recommended to meet the data requirements for the assessment as agreed with EMT. The applicant is required to recommend sampling techniques for the assessment in their technical proposal, which adheres to the laws of Statistical Regularity and Inertia of large numbers. The data collection and analysis methods must be comprehensively and explained in the technical document.
Quality & Ethical Standards
The applicant is required to outline quality and ethical standards in the proposal and ensure that the assessment is designed and conducted to respect and protect the rights and welfare of the vulnerable population. The findings of the assessment will be expected to be technically accurate and reliable; is conducted in a transparent and impartial manner. The firm may be required to seek ethical approval prior to the commencement of the data collection process. In addition, the team will be required to adhere to the research standards and applicable practices as recommended by MOH, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Utility: Survey must be useful and used.
Feasibility: The baseline must be realistic, diplomatic, and managed in a sensible manner.
Ethics & Legality: Survey must be conducted in an ethical and legal manner, with particular regard for the welfare of those involved in and affected by the evaluation.
Qualifications and experience of the evaluation Firm
Management of the Assessment
Duration: The entire survey will take a maximum of 15 working days. The scheduled start date is on 14th November 2022 and end date is on 2nd December 2022.
Requirements:
Role of the Consultant:
Respond to the TOR highlighting the understanding of the tasks, proposed and detailed methodology, work plan and budget.
Submission of Proposal
All Bidders are required to meet the following minimum requirements in order to qualify for submission of their proposal:
Application materials shall include:
A written response to this TOR in terms of a proposal detailing the technical understanding of the task, proposed methodologies of execution of the assignment, expected activities and deliverables, proposed work plans with schedule, and financial bids. See Annex 1.
Detailed CVs of all professional (s) who will work on the assignment. If there is more than one consultant on the proposed team, please attach a table describing the level of effort (in number of days) of each team member in each of the assignment activities. See Annex 3
. Professional references: please provide at least three references from your previous clients and full contact details of the referees
The Technical Proposal MUST be prepared in conformance to the outline provided in Annex 1 while the financial proposal shall conform to the template provided in Annex 2. Team composition should conform to Annex 3
Bidders should provide technical and financial proposal in two separate folders clearly marked “Technical Proposal” and “Financial Proposal” and emailed to tenders@redcross.or.ke
Clearly marked in the subject line - “GFPREQ01927 - Consultancy Services for conducting comprehensive tuberculosis (TB) community rights and gender assessment (CRGA) using stop tb assessment tools”
The Proposal should be addressed as above and emailed to tenders@redcross.or.ke by 12th October 2022 at 11:00 am
ANNEX 1: RESPONSE PROPOSAL FORMAT
Introduction: description of the firm, the firm’s qualifications and statutory compliance (Max 2 pages)
Background: Understanding of the project, context and requirements for services, (Max 2 pages)
Proposed methodology: The proposed methodology MUST provide an indication of its effectiveness and added value in the proposed assignment. Describe the proposed design for the assessment. Indicate methods to be used for each objective and highlight any areas where adjustment may be recommended. The targeted respondents should be indicated for each objective. Detailed sample calculation methods and sampling procedure needs to be indicated (Max 6 pages)
Firms experience in undertaking assignments of similar nature and experience from the geographical area for other major clients (Table with: Name of organization, name of assignment, duration of assignment (Dates), reference person contacts-2 pages
Proposed team composition (As per annex 3)-1 page
Work plan (Gantt chart of activity and week of implementation)-1 page
Recommendation letters for previous similar assignment.
ANNEX 2: BUDGET TEMPLATE
The firm shall only quote for the items below as KRCS will manage all other related costs (professional fees and administration expenses) as all other cost will be catered for by KRCS.
Item
Unit
# of Units
Unit Cost
Total Cost (Ksh.)
Justification of unit cost
Grand Total
Note: It is recommended that this to be done in excel sheet and detailed budget submitted in electronic with summary as a print out in the envelop.
ANNEX 3: PROPOSED TEAM COMPOSITION TEMPLATE
Name of Team Member
Highest Level of Qualification
General Years of
Experience related to the task at hand
Number of days to be engaged
Roles under this assignment
ANNEX 4: TENDER EVALUATION CRITERIA
A four-stage evaluation procedure will be used to evaluate all proposals from bidders. The total number of points which each bidder may obtain for its proposal is:
1. Mandatory Requirements
The proposal shall be evaluated on the basis of its adherence to the following compulsory requirements, this applies to both local and international firms and individuals.
Document/ Requirements
Tax compliance certificate
Valid registration
PIN certificate
Two detailed reports of previous assignments
Note: Only applications meeting all the above eligibility requirement will move to the tender evaluation
Proceed to next stage (Yes / No)
Technical Proposal 50 marks –Top third/3 to the next stage
Oral presentation 50 marks –Top 2 to next stage
Financial Proposal -The lowest of the two bidders will be awarded
Evaluation of the Technical Proposal
The technical proposal shall be evaluated on the basis of its responsiveness to the TOR. Specifically, the following criteria shall apply:
Evaluation Criteria
Maximum points
Bidders score
Remarks
Introduction: Compliance to the terms of reference, clear description of the firm and its qualifications
Background: Understanding of the project, context and requirements for services
Proposed Methodology: The proposed methodology MUST provide an indication of its effectiveness and added value in the proposed assignment .Review the previous reports submitted.
Firms Experience in undertaking assignments of similar nature and experience from related geographical area for other major clients
Provide a summary and supporting information on overall years of experience, and related technical and geographic coverage experience
Provision of 3 recommendation letters for similar assignment.
Proposed Team Composition:
Tabulate the team composition to include the general qualifications, suitability for the specific task to be assigned and overall years of relevant experience to the proposed assignment.
The proposed team composition should balance effectively with the necessary skills and competencies required to undertake the proposed assignment.
Lead Consultant Qualifications – should be as per the TOR
Provide CVs for key Consulting team
Work Plan: A Detailed logical, weekly work plan for the assignment MUST be provided.
Total Score out of 60
Top 3 of bidders with at least a score of 35 (70%) from the technical evaluation, will proceed and invited for the second stage - oral presentation.
Oral Presentation
Criteria
Maximum points
Bidder’s Score
Remarks
Understanding of the assignment
Understanding of the methodology
Experience in undertaking similar assignment
Qualifications of the teams to execute the assignment
Presentation of previous similar assignment (Organization will be required to show/present 3 previous completed assignments at the oral stage) –Submission of both soft and hard copies
Total Score out of 30
Top two of the bidder that will score 70 out of 100 (70%) for the combined technical and oral evaluation scores will proceed for the financial opening.
Evaluation of the Financial Proposal
The bidder with the lowest financial proposal of the two bidders will be awarded the tender
How to apply
Bids should reach tenders@redcross.or.ke on or before12th October 2022 at 11:00 am. Bids received after the above-specified date and time shall not be considered.
Bidders should provide a technical and financial proposal in two separate folders clearly Marked “Technical Proposal” and Financial Proposal” both of which should then be sent to tenders@redcross.or.kewith the subject reading “GFPREQ01927 - Consultancy Services for conducting comprehensive tuberculosis (TB) community rights and gender assessment (CRGA) using stop tb assessment tools
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