Consultancy on Community Mobilization for Ecosystem -based Management of Halda River and Morjat Baor ECA through Beneficiary selection, VCG /community biodiversity group formation, Implementaion and monitoring of AIG Activities and Providing Training on AIG for the benefisheries. For Detail Terms of Reference (ToR), Please Visit www..doe.gov.bd 2026 Tender

EbM-ECA Project

About this tender

The Department of Environment, under the EbM-ECA Project (funded by UNDP through Aid or Grant), is procuring consultancy services for community mobilization supporting ecosystem-based management of the Halda River and Morjat Baor Ecologically Critical Area (ECA). Package SD-14 is a lump-sum, Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) assignment, procured as a national competitive REOI under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The scope covers beneficiary selection, formation and strengthening of Village Conservation Groups (VCGs) or community biodiversity groups, implementation and monitoring of Alternative Income Generation (AIG) activities, and skills training on AIG for selected beneficiaries. The Halda River location is listed in the phasing table, and the assignment must support simultaneous operations in both the Halda River and Morjat Baor ECA. Indicative contract period runs from 03 January 2027 to 29 March 2029, approximately 27 months. Detailed Terms of Reference are referenced as available on www.doe.gov.bd, but were not included on this page. Note: the category codes attached to this notice are printing and stationery-related (e.g., books, brochures, ID cards), which do not match the consultancy scope described. Verify the correct UNSPSC/category classification before relying on it.

Bidder eligibility

Minimum firm eligibility criteria: (1) at least 10 years of experience in community development, livelihood development, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management or related areas; (2) demonstrated experience in beneficiary identification and selection, community mobilization, livelihood/AIG implementation and skills training; (3) experience forming or strengthening community-based organizations, VCGs, community conservation groups or similar institutions; (4) at least two similar assignments successfully completed in the last 15 years, preferably in community-based livelihood, conservation or natural resource management; (5) field presence and logistical capacity to operate simultaneously in Halda River and Morjat Baor ECA. Advantages (not mandatory): experience with livelihood interventions for natural resource-dependent communities; experience working with Government of Bangladesh ministries/departments, development partners or donor-funded projects. Required documents: latest audit reports demonstrating financial capacity (last 2 years), bank solvency certificate and financial statements, VAT registration, Tax Identification Certificate, updated tax payment documents as applicable, valid trade licence and registration documents, TIN and BIN. Association with foreign firms is not encouraged.

How bids are scored

Procurement method is Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS). The price/quality split and individual weightings are not disclosed on this page and should be confirmed in the full EoI/RFP documents. Evaluation type is package-wise.

Key requirements

• ✓Community mobilization and beneficiary selection in Halda River and Morjat Baor ECA
• ✓Formation and support of community biodiversity groups
• ✓Implementation, monitoring and training for alternative income generation activities

Procurement contact

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Relevant sectors

About this sector

Biodiversity funding backs habitat restoration, species protection, protected areas and nature-positive business. It comes from environment agencies, multilateral nature funds and conservation philanthropy, often through competitive calls with defined regions. Applicants are usually asked for baseline surveys, local partners and indicators that show ecological change.