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Request for Proposal RFQ #7000007396 – Provision of Services Relating to Conducting a Market Demand Analysis for Laboratory and Food Testing Services in Cambodia

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Request for Proposal RFQ #7000007396 – Provision of Services Relating to Conducting a Market Demand Analysis for Laboratory and Food Testing Services in Cambodia

Announcement Description

The CAPFISH-Capture: Post-harvest Fisheries Development project is part of the CAPFISH-Capture component of the "Cambodia Programme for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in the Fisheries Sector" co-funded by the European Union (EU). The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to the achievement of the Royal Government of Cambodia's long-term vision of social and economic development, food security, and poverty reduction. It is in this framework that the CAPFISH-Capture: Post-harvest Fisheries Development project is designed with the specific objective of contributing to the development of post-harvest fisheries through upgrading the regulatory and institutional system, as well as the adoption of better practices by the private sector.

The CAPFISH-Capture: Post-harvest Fisheries Development project aims at inclusive post-harvest fisheries value chain development focusing on strengthening the institutional capacity of the Competent Authority (CA) for establishing official control systems and subsequently supporting the upgrading of post-harvest fisheries businesses through capacity building, food safety system implementation, matching investment support and providing business support mechanisms.

UNIDO is delegated by EU and the Fisheries Administration (FiA) to implement CAPFISH Capture - Post Harvest Fisheries Development project with respect to the following outputs:

  • Output 1: Enhanced technical competence and sustainability of the Competent Authority and Official Control services supporting the post-harvest fisheries.
  • Output 2: Enhanced private sector capacity to comply with international standards and market requirements relevant to the post-harvest fisheries.
  • Output 3: Enhanced business competitiveness of post-harvest fisheries through business through innovation and R&D.
  • Output 4: Project management, monitoring and evaluation

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Bid Components

Request for Proposal RFQ #7000007396 – Provision of Services Relating to Conducting a Market Demand Analysis for Laboratory and Food Testing Services in Cambodia

  • Career Category: Call for Proposals
  • Location: Phnom Penh

Scope of the proposed contracted services

The contractor is expected to collaborate with the UNIDO CAPFish project team to conduct a mixed-method (semi-quantitative) market demand analysis for laboratory and food testing services needed by Food Business Operators (FBOs) in Cambodia. This analysis requires the collection of data regarding the quantity of samples tested annually, the nature of the testing (parameters), and the annual cost of the tests.

The contractor shall undertake the following tasks:

  1. Prepare an Inception report including proposed research methodologies (scope of assessment, sampling and sample size determination, data collection and analysis methods) for the planned market analysis.
  2. Conduct desk review of existing data, reports, policies and regal framework related to food testing and laboratory services in Cambodia, and SPS-related activities for food exports.
  3. Develop the field data collection tools for both qualitative and quantitative research methods, e.g. semi-structured interviews, key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
  4. Conduct primary data collection from relevant stakeholders in the agri-food sector for both animal and plant sources, targeting small, medium, and large food processing enterprises in each agricultural subsector, such as fisheries, crops/cereals, fruits and vegetables, spices and herbs, and livestock. The number of samples will be determined based on statistical analysis or each subsector will be represented by at least 5 each of small, medium, and large enterprises.
  5. Data analysis and final report: subsequent to the collection of field data and desk review, generate a comprehensive report using appropriate data analysis tools. The collected data must be treated with the utmost confidentiality, and no personally identifiable data will be disclosed to any external parties.
  6. Present the key preliminary findings with relevant stakeholders to validate and finalize the report.

Submission Requirements

To ensure consideration, your complete detailed proposal must be submitted via the UNIDO e-Procurement portal: the link by 21st November 2024, 17:00:00 (CET). 

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