[Addendum: Q&A added March 26] Request for Proposals for the Caregiving Specified Skilled Worker Matching Support Project
Description
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is seeking proposals for a matching support project for foreign nationals in the caregiving sector under specific skills visas.
This procurement aims to contract a service provider to facilitate the connection between care facilities in Fukuoka Prefecture and qualified foreign workers who possess the necessary skills and visas for employment in the caregiving industry. The project is critical for addressing labor shortages in the care sector and supporting the integration of foreign workers.
The selected contractor will be responsible for outreach to both care facilities and potential candidates, assessing needs and qualifications, organizing matching events or platforms, and potentially providing post-placement support. Typical requirements for this tender include experience in international human resource management, recruitment services, visa processing support, and cross-cultural communication. Bidders should demonstrate a strong network within the caregiving industry and among foreign worker communities. The proposal should outline a robust strategy for effective and ethical matching, ensuring compliance with relevant immigration and labor laws.
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the Migration and social protection sectors. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Fukuoka Prefecture, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Migration 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.