Request for Proposal
For developing Competency Based Learning Materials (CBLM) on
Setting Operation

Background
Leathergoods And Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) is the apex trade body in the country representing the leather industry particularly Leather goods and Footwear sub-sector. LFMEAB is implementing Ministry of Finance awarded Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) for the leather sector which is supported by GOB, ADB, and SDC.

Purpose of the Assignment
LFMEAB-SEIP is looking qualified firm/consultant to be appointed as a consultant to develop a Competency Based Learning Materials on Setting Operation for leather specific training as per provided Competency Standard and guideline.

Title of the assignment : CBLM of Setting Operation

Time Frame: The total consultancy period will be of 45 working days from the date of work order.

Scope of Work
The firm/resource person will undertake all the relevant activities related to preparing the CBLM of Setting Operation as per competency standard provided by LFMEAB-SEIP and the unit of competencies are following:

Development frame work:

• Meeting with PIU technical personnel for understanding the assignment.
• Develop a DRAFT CBLM and Assessment tools.
• Review/development workshop (Should include 3 industry expert)
• Validation workshop on draft CBLM (Validation committee should not less than 5 members which must include one from PIU and others from industry expert).
• Finalize the CBLM based on input of validation committee.
• Develop facilitator guide. 
• Submit the final CBLM and Facilitator Guide with assessment tools.

Work Schedule:
The activities might be followed by this tentative timeframe:

Deliverable:
The key deliverables for the assessment are Competency Based Learning Material (CBLM) facilitator guide with assessment tools (in Bangla)
* 5 printed copy of CBLM and Soft copy of all documents by CD/pen-drive/google drive.
* CBLM, facilitators guide and assessment tools, softcopy or hardcopy, prepared by the consultant/firm for the Client under the Contract shall belong to and remain the property of the Client.

Required skills and experience of Consultant/firm:

• Applicant should have minimum 5 years working experience in related activities into footwear manufacturing organization preferably with BTEB Certified/BTEB registered training organization.
• Consultant should have B.Sc Eng/graduation in related field.
• Ability to produce high quality outputs in a timely manner while understanding and anticipating the evolving client needs.
• Experience in conducting need assessments and developing training modules/curriculum/training materials/CBLM etc, preferably in related field.
• Experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations and training.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English and Bangla.
• Graduate or equivalent qualification with at least 5 years work experience in the leather sector.

Fees and mode of payment:

Financial Proposal Should not exceed Tk. 4,20,000 (Four Lack Twenty thousand) which include 10% Tax and will deduct on subsequent payments. 30% of the payment will made with the work order, 30% payment after completion of review/development workshop, rest of the payment made after successfully submission of the final copy. 

Documents to be Included When Submitting the Proposals:
While submitting the Technical Proposal, the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach the
following:

• Profile of the consultant/firm (max 1 page) explaining why they are the most suitable for the work.
• Relevant Experience (max 2 pages).
• Detailed methodology and conceptual framework with expected deliverables and timelines, man days required (3-5 pages).
• Recent CV of consultant

Proposal Submission Guideline:
Submitted to Chief Coordinator, LFMEAB-SEIP Project, Erectors House, 18-Kemal Ataturk Avenue, (14th floor), Banani C/A, Dhaka-1213. +8801730-611038 within 10 February 2019.