Consultancy for Feasibility Study and Business Plan Development for an Innovation Center with Live & Learn Cambodia

BTDC-ID: 33087

Closing Date: 19-Jan-2025

Announcement Description

LIVE & LEARN CAMBODIA (in short LLC, aka LIVE & LEARN), formerly known as Live & Learn Environmental Education Cambodia and an afflicate of Live & Learn International Network, has been working in Cambodia since 2004.

LLC envision to achieve a sustainable and equitable Cambodia free from poverty, with a mission to empower communities through innovative solutions for sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship, driving community-led initiatives that elevate economic resilience and protect natural resources. LLC overarching goal is a resilient Cambodia where communities actively manage sustainable resources, enhance socio-economic well-being, and thrive through inclusive, innovative, and adaptable development practices.

LLC has a long history of developing educational tools and piloting new technologies related to the environment, natural resources, and community well-being. LLC work spans across multiple provinces and focuses on areas like climate change adaptation, renewable energy, sustainable resource management, and climate resilience livelihoods.

Looking forward, LLC is establishing an Innovation Center. This center will focus on creating practical innovations and spreading them widely. One key goal is to transition from traditional development projects to more entrepreneurial activities that are commercially viable. This shift will allow LLC to have a more significant and lasting impact on Cambodian communities.

Consultancy for Feasibility Study and Business Plan Development for an Innovation Center

Category: Consultancy
Location: Phnom Penh

LLCseeks a qualified consultant to consutlative and participatory conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and develop a detailed business plan for the establishment of an Innovation Center in North-eastern region, Cambodia. The Innovation Center aims to foster innovation, partnership, and economic development in the region, in the areas of agriculture, environment, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy, and community support, importantly linking the nature and the people. It is expected that the Innovation Center will boost poverty reduction sustainable environment in the region.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this consultancy are:

To conduct a thorough feasibility study to assess the viability and potential impact and business opportunities of an Innovation Center.
To develop a detailed business plan outlining the center's strategic direction, operational model, potential products or services, financial projections, and sustainability plan.
To identify potential partnerships and collaborations with local and international stakeholders and clients.

Scope of Work

Feasibility Study
Market Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Infrastructure and Resource Assessment
Regulatory and Policy Environment
Financial Analysis
Business Plan Development
Vision and Mission:
Strategic Goals and Objectives:
Operational Model
Financial Projections
Marketing Strategy
Risk Management
Sustainability Plan

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Deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver the following:

A comprehensive feasibility study report, including market analysis, competitive analysis, infrastructure assessment, regulatory analysis, and financial analysis.
A detailed business plan, including vision, mission, strategic goals, operational model, financial projections, and risk management plan.
A presentation summarizing the key findings and recommendations of the feasibility study and business plan

Timeline

The consultant is expected to complete the assignment by 28 March 2025, subject to any necessary extensions.

Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
Advanced degree in business administration, economics, or a related field.
Proven experience in and proven records of conducting feasibility studies and developing business plans.
Strong understanding of the Cambodian business environment and economic development, particularly paying attending to start-up investment ecosystem, social enterprises and NGOs work.
Knowledge of innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Fluency in English and Khmer.

Submission Requirement

Technical proposal, budget proposal (including tax on service and other costs) and tentative schedule to carry out the assignment
A letter of expression of interest
Up to date CV of the consultant team’s members, plus company profile, in case the applicant is a firm.

Contact Information

Administrative information, please contact Ms. Korm Navy: email
Technical information, please contact Mr. Veurn Vouth: email

Application

Applications shall be submitted to email provided in the contact details.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

Deadline: 19 January 2025 (05:00PM)

Attachment

Consultant_Terms_of_Reference_for_Biz_Plan_for_Innovation_Center-Final

Contact Name

Live & Learn Cambodia (LLC)
Ms.Korm Navy
Mr. Veurn Vouth, Technical information

Phone

092 747 404
012 908 318

Email

procurement.cambodia@livelearn.org

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Consultancy for Feasibility Study and Business Plan Development for an Innovation Center

BTDC-ID: 33087

Closing Date: 19-Jan-2025

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