Request for Consulting Services for conducting the Market Scan for the Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Management Project

PLAN INTERNATIONAL TENDER NOVEMBER 2021 

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Task Overview

Plan International Kwale program unit wishes to engage the services of a consultancy firm for the purpose of conducting Market Scan for the Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Management Project that is geared towards improving well-being of target communities and households in the coastal Kwale county in Kenya through sustainable management and conservation of natural resources.

Objectives of the market scan

1. A market scan for available markets and value chain additions for Seaweed, solid waste and Mangrove products.
2. Including existing microfinancing options, the target community groups and microentrepreneurs can access.
3. A comprehensive review of the legal and policy frameworks relevant to the Blue Economy in Kwale in relation to seaweed, mangrove and management of solid waste resources
4. Identify gaps, weaknesses and opportunities in policies, strategies or laws, together with assessing the output and input markets for seaweed, solid waste and mangrove value chains to produce a feasible market scan matrix for existing value chains for seaweed, mangroves and solid waste.
5. The Market scan is required to inform the trends in demand and supply of mangrove, solid waste and seaweed.

Further details for interested Bidders

Interested and qualified firms who meet the requirements and are able to provide the services can access the full TOR, with detailed instructions on what bidders are asked to provide at https://plan-international-kenya.org/tenders The application must demonstrate a clear understanding of the TOR, and high quality standards.

Bid documents should be uploaded through the tender portal on or before 29^th  November, 2021. Hard copy documents will not be accepted.

Tender prices must remain valid for 90 days from the date of tender closing.

“Plan International Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to give

reasons for its decision’’.