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 : Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) Project
Procuring Entity Code : 128-12801-224023000
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Selection of Firm for Organizing Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2024.
EOI Ref. No. : 56.01.0000.024.43.298.2024-539
Date : 23/05/2024

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

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

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 06/06/2024 03:30 PM
Publication Date : 24/05/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : 14 Brief Description of the Assignment The Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) platform was launched in 2019 to honor the legacy of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. The platform provides grants, mentorship, and networking opportunities to startups and entrepreneurs across all sectors, promoting diversity and inclusivity. BIG provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their innovative ideas and receive financial assistance to turn them into reality. BIG 2024 encompasses a Countrywide Activation Program at different places including academic institutions, a Startups Hub at different Divisional levels, a Residential Bootcamp, a Series’ of Judging and a BIG Gala Program. Responsibilities include Website Preparation, Press Conference, AV production, Outreach Campaign, venue design, content development, branding initiatives, organize residential boot camp, a grand gala event and HR management. The selected firm must deliver a seamless event experience from inception to execution, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : • The Firm shall have a minimum of 05 (Five) years of overall experience in Govt/Private/Autonomous Sector as a Prime contractor. • It is preferred to have experience in organizing 02 (Two) similar national-level competitions involving startups and entrepreneurs within the last 03(Three) years. • Experience in developing digital platforms for a national-level contest for Govt organization within the last 03(Three) years. • The minimum specific experience as a Prime Bidder in providing Service of at least 03 (Three) contracts of similar nature, complexity and methods/technology completed over a period of three (3) years. • The firm must have experience of completing contracts of at least Tk 4 (Four) crore within a single contract in the last three years. • The firm shall have the experience of successfully completing audio-visual documentary production for Govt. Sector within the last 03(Three) years. • The required annual turnover of the Firm shall be at least of the amount of BDT 10,00,00,000 (ten crore) over the last 03 (three) years. • The minimum amount of liquid asset or working capital or credit facility is BDT 3,50,00,000 (Three crore fifty lakh). • The firm should have a valid up-to-date- trade license, income tax certificate, VAT registration, Bank Solvency Certificate, and Incorporation Certificate. • The firm needs to submit audit report of at last 3(Three) consecutive years. • JVCA is allowed (Max 03 Firms).
Other Details (if applicable) : NA
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
GD-62 Single Bangladesh July 2024 December 2024

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Muhammad Anwar Hossain
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : ICT Tower (14th Floor), Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +880-2-55007016, Fax : , Email : pdidea@bcc.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders