Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project (Узбекистан - Тендер #51560160)

• Project ID

P170206

• Project Title

Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project

• Country

Uzbekistan

• Notice No

OP00274265

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

MUNIS/CS/CQS/16

• Procurement Method

Consultant Qualification Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Feb 29, 2024 15:00

• Published Date

Feb 19, 2024

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan

• Name

Dilshodbek Azgarov

• Address

City: Tashkent, postal code: 100174, Street University w/n Floor / room number: 4th floor, room 414

• City

• Province/State

Uzbekistan

• Postal Code

• Country

Uzbekistan

• Phone

971706784

• Email

sh.alimjonov@wbgrants.uz

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTING FIRMS

Country: Uzbekistan

Project name: “Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System” Project

Credit No.: IDA-67840

Assignment Title: Consulting services for the provision of services to expand the training coverage of the “English for Science” program

Reference No.: MUNIS/CS/CQS/16

The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a credit from International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the “Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System (MUNIS)” Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting services on extended technical support, training, and expansion of the information system functionality.

The Project Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MHESI) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATION (EVALUATION CRITERIA)

To be selected Consulting company shall cover the following requirements:

• Consulting firm must have experience in implementing a similar project over the past 3 years with not less than 6 months per program.
• Consulting firm and its team must have scholars from different scientific backgrounds and be familiar with Uzbekistan’s research and higher education policy agenda.

The project is expected to be completed by a Consulting firm composed of 6 key experts: Project manager (1 person), IT administrator (1 person), Supervisor (1 person), Tutor-Instructors
(3 persons). The Consulting firm and the team members shall possess the following qualifications:

Project manager:

• MSc degree in Business/Finance and Marketing/Management or Education;
• At least 3 years of experience in the design and implementation of complex projects and/or state programs in Education and Research
• At least 3 years of experience in the review and development of documents and reports at the State Level;
• Foreign experience in international training/research programs or similar projects;
• Familiarity with Uzbekistan’s STI development policy agenda will be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, concise, and accurate documentation skills
• Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian is essential.
• Readiness to travel the country with no limitations.

IT administrator:

• BSc/BA degree (master’s preferred) in information technologies, management/marketing and administration/public service management or relevant discipline
• At least 1 year of working experience in the field of digital space, education and/or content admin and management.
• Skills in the development of online learning environments and support technical team;
• At least 1 year of experience as an IT support specialist;
• Experience in installation and configuration of software, hardware and networks;
• At least 1 years of experience in technical administration of support and implementation of projects;
• Ability to work with a large amount of information;
• Ability to work independently and make decisions, including in conditions of uncertain environment and limited resources;
• Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian is essential.

Supervisor:

• BSc/BA degree (master’s preferred) in management/marketing and administration/public service management or relevant discipline
• At least 1 year of working experience in the field of science, education and/or management
• Ability to build constructive relationships with the participants and team members;
• Skills in the development of project documentation;
• Experience in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics;
• Skills for organizing effective work of the project team, including with contractors;
• Ability to work independently and make decisions, including in conditions of uncertain environment and limited resources;
• Knowledge of English is advised. Knowledge of Uzbek and Russian is essential.

Tutor-Instructors:

• MSc/PhD degree in natural/social and environmental sciences or relevant discipline
• Publications in Scopus / Web of Sciences listed journals
• At least 3 years of teaching experience
• Experience in international grant projects (will be an advantage)
• Experience in developing a curriculum (with a focus on academic writing) and manuscript structure, revision, and submission process.
• B2/C1 or equivalent level of English with CEFR standards

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGq6ZaMUE1HaITNiy-gyOpg_-R0QazuY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103319065924197421654&rtpof=true&sd=true

To confirm the compliance of specialists/experts with the above requirements, a potential Consultant provides letters of recommendation or resumes of specialists/experts, copies of diplomas, certificates, and other documents confirming the professional qualifications of specialists/experts and their work experience, as well as copies of other documents, confirming work experience.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (revised
in September 2023) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during working days.

Expressions of interest of the Consultant must be delivered in a written form to the address below by the 29th of February, 2024, 3:00 p.m. Tashkent time.

Attn: Mr. Dilshodbek Azgarov – Manager of the Project Implementation Unit

No.7, Universitet Street, Tashkent 100174, Uzbekistan

Tel: +998-97-170-67-84

E-mail: wb.munis@gmail.com; sh.alimjonov@wbgrants.uz

As part of the EOI, the Consultant should include the following information:

• Consulting Firm Information

• Associations (Joint Venture or Sub-consultancy)

Present the rationale for and benefits of working in association (JV or Sub-consultant) with others rather than undertaking the assignment independently (as appropriate). Describe the proposed management and coordination approach of the association and the role of each firm.

• Technical competence

Project References - highlight the technical qualifications of your entity/consortium in undertaking similar assignments. Provide details of past experiences working with similar project authorities

• Geographical experience

Project References, present experiences in similar geographic areas.

• Management Competence
• Describe standard policies, procedures, and practices that your entity has to assure quality interaction with clients and outputs. Please state if your company is ISO certified.
• How your firm/consortium handles complaints concerning the performance of experts or quality of the reports submitted for previous and future assignments? What internal controls are in place to address and resolve complaints.
• How you ensure the quality of your firm’s/consortium’s performance over the life of assignments.
• Projects references

Present relevant projects to demonstrate the firm’s technical qualifications and geographical experience (maximum 10 projects).

• Summary for the Projects listed above

• Eligibility

We, the undersigned, certify to the best of our knowledge and belief:

• We have read the advertisement, including the terms of reference (TOR), for this assignment (YES/NO)
• Neither the consulting firm nor its JV member or sub-consultant or any of its experts prepared the TOR for this activity (YES/NO)
• We confirm that the project references submitted as part of this EOI accurately reflect the experience of the specified firm/consortium. (YES/NO)
• Ensuing assignment resulting from our work product under this assignment, our firm, JV member or sub-consultant, and the expert(s) will be disqualified from short-listing and participation in the assignment.
• The lead entity and JV member or sub-consultant are NOT currently sanctioned by or other MDBs. Neither the consulting firm nor the JV member or sub-consultant has ever been convicted of an integrity-related offense or crime related to theft, corruption, fraud, collusion or coercion.

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