Information Gathering and Confirmation Survey on the Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Palestine (QCBS)

This tender is for an Information Gathering and Confirmation Survey focused on promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Palestine. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultants to undertake this study. The primary objective is to assess the current landscape of MSMEs in Palestine, identify their challenges and opportunities, and explore potential avenues for Japanese development assistance. This could involve examining factors such as access to finance, technical expertise, market access, and the business environment. The survey's findings will inform the design of future projects aimed at strengthening the MSME sector, which is crucial for job creation, economic growth, and poverty reduction in Palestine. The selection of consultants will be based on the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. The tender announcement indicates that Q&A was posted on December 23rd and again on January 5th, highlighting a thorough bidding process.

This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on SME development and Microfinance. Located in Global, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the trade and industry sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.