Consultancy and Services

INVITATION TO BID FOR PROCUREMENT OF A BLADE SERVER, BLADE ENCLOSURE AND SOFTWARE

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation has put in place a Recovery and Resilience Fund to support micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. PSFU is the umbrella body for the private sector made up of 250 Business Associations, Corporate bodies and Public Sector Agencies that support private sector growth.

Private sector foundation Uganda now invites bids from eligible bidders for invitation to bid for procurement of a blade server, blade enclosure and software.

Bidding will be conducted through the Open Domestic Bidding procedures as specified in the PSFU Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual.

Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) PSFU, P.O. Box 7683 Kampala, E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Qualification requirements include: (a) minimum average annual turnover of at least twice the bid price in the last three (3) years; (b) Evidence of a minimum of three (3) contracts of similar scope and value in the last three (3) years supported by copies of delivery notes and certificates of acceptance and/or good performance from the previous clients.

Bids must be submitted electronically by 1500 hrs, on January, 15th, 2022. Late bids will be rejected.

Address for submission of bids: 1. All bidders shall submit their bids electronically Electronic mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The planned procurement schedule (subject to changes) is as follows:

 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM REFERENCE NO: PSFU/SG+/CONS/21-22/00001

BACKGROUND:

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is Uganda’s apex body for the private sector. It is made up of over 200 business associations, corporate bodies and the major public sector agencies that support private sector growth. Enabel in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) with funding from the European Union are addressing gaps in employability and productivity of young graduates from universities and other institutions of higher learning through a Work Readiness Program (WRP).

The WRP will support young graduates to access practical experience through attachments to jobs in the sectors of manufacturing (including agro processing), construction, tourism and ICT/digitalization PSFU now invites eligible private sector consultancy firms to express their interest for provision of/for:

1. Soft skills training service providers. Interested consultancy firm should provide satisfactory information that demonstrates that they have the required qualifications, knowledge and relevant experience.

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2. For development of standardized sector-specific training curriculum for soft and workplace readiness skills. Interested consultancy firm should provide satisfactory information that demonstrates that they have the required qualifications, knowledge and relevant experience.

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 Interested consultancy firm should express their interest strictly online not later than 4th January, 2022 addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 5:00 pm, East African Time on; Executive Director Private Sector Foundation Uganda Plot 43 Nakasero Hill Road P. O. Box 7683, KAMPALA Only short listed consultancy firms will be contacted. 

PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM FOR CONDUCTING STUDIES: COST CENTER ANALYSIS AND CAPACITY UTILIZATION ASSESSMENT FOR MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN UGANDA REFERENCE NO: PSFU/YAW-LFS/2021-2022/00001

BACKGROUND:

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), the apex body for the private sector in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) embarked on implementing the Young Africa Works in Uganda – Enhancing Lead Firm Structure (LFS) for Youth Employment Program over the next five years. The Intervention’s ultimate goal is to create dignified and fulfilling work for young women and men and contribute to the effort of lifting Ugandans out of poverty.

Purpose of the assignment:

To conduct a comprehensive study that will ascertain; i. Capacity utilization of manufacturing firms ii. Cost drivers study in manufacturing sector iii. Develop 2 policy position papers based on the findings of the studies PSFU now invites eligible consultancy firm to express their interest for conducting studies: cost center analysis and capacity utilization assessment for manufacturing firms in Uganda. Interested consultancy firm should provide satisfactory information that demonstrates that they have the required qualifications, knowledge and relevant experience.

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA:

The short listing criteria will include: The selected firm will be required to have the specified experience and must provide qualified and experienced Professionals, as specified below;

2.1 Firm Experience

The consultancy firm/ team are expected to possess and demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas; i. Execution of surveys, studies or assessments around enterprise development programs ii. Senior level Management and Technical Adviser of development projects, design, formulation, evaluation and implementation of projects related to livelihood strategies, policy advocacy and linkages promotion iii. Experience in conducting policy research, development of position paper and policy briefs in the private sector iv. Working with Private and public sector institutions, key value chain players, facilitators, financial institutions and academia v. Working with youth and women led enterprises

2.2 Key experts’ qualifications and experience

PSFU requires a consultancy firm/ with a minimum of the following Human Resources;

i. Team Leader: The team leader will possess a minimum of PhD degree from a recognized university, a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in conducting research programs, conducting cabinet papers and position papers. He/she must have demonstrated experience in managing teams.

ii. Research Expert: He/ she is expected to have at least 5 years work experience in designing questionnaires, and applying different tools to analyze data leading to meaningful information. He/she will possess a master’s degree from any recognized university.

iii. Research officer (s): The expert (s) will have at least 3 years field experience in conducting studies/ surveys in the private sector. The officer will possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

iv. Administrator: He/she must possess at least 3 years demonstrated experience coordinating field exercises, scheduling appointments and effective communication.

For more information and inquiries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 31st December, 2021.

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SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:

Expressions of Interest for the project described above shall be submitted ON-LINE to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 5:00 pm, East African Time on 7th January, 2022. Expressions of Interest shall be submitted together with all the required documents to support the support the short listing process

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