81272189-Capacity Building of Intermediaries in the Ethiopian Innovation Ecosystem (Output 3)

Kurze Beschreibung

The project ‘Private Sector Development in Ethiopia (PSDE)’ aims to improve the growth opportunities for the Ethiopian private sector, especially for micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), start-ups and small and growing companies (SGBs). It does so in particular by strengthening institutional and other key actors in the field of private sector development and innovation. The project consists of four outputs:
1) Public institutions act in a way that promotes business;
2) Chambers and associations are strengthened;
3) Intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem are strengthened;
4) The range of services offered by business development services (BDS) providers is improved. This tender covers an essential part of Output 1.
Output 3 aims to sustainably strengthen and further develop selected intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem that support MSMEs, start-ups and SGBs in order to improve growth opportunities for these target groups. This concerns services provided to their client businesses as well as their own organizational and operational models. The range of services offered by these intermediaries helps businesses to overcome major obstacles to growth in the early stages and innovation phase and to develop their potential. The establishment and expansion of national and international networks promotes the exchange of experience and knowledge between different actors (including universities and investors), who"s coming together is crucial for the effective promotion of the innovation ecosystem.
For the purposes of this assignment, intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem refer to actors like incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs, venture-builders and seed and venture capital firms, etc. which are institutions that aim to support start-ups attain success by providing business development support, guidance in navigating the start-up ecosystem and financing.
Scope of the Assignment:
The overall objective of this assignment is to implement an essential part of output 3 (‘Intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem are strengthened’).
The contractor is responsible for achieving Output indicators 3.1 ‘8 intermediaries each launched (at least) 1 new demand-driven service to support start-ups and small and growing businesses (SGBs)’ and Output indicator 3.2 ‘15 intermediaries have improved the sustainability of their organizational models’ as well as partially module objective indicator 3 ‘75% of 1,000 MSMEs, Start-ups, and SGBs, 45 % of which are women-owned, confirm that the services they use from their providers are beneficial to their business growth’. (contractor's responsibility: 250 businesses within the innovation ecosystem). The contractor indirectly contributes to the achievement of further indicators.
The implementation is not limited to intermediaries in Addis Ababa but is supposed to cover innovation ecosystems in selected Ethiopian regions.
Duplication of efforts by development agencies must be avoided. For instance, the ‘Innovation for Development’ programme by UNDP provides support to MInT and other stakeholders aimed at improving the Ethiopian innovation ecosystem. Overlaps with the UNDP programme need to be closely observed and potential synergies leveraged by the contractor.
As the overall reform process may not develop in a linear way and cannot be planned in full detail, the assignment requires a flexible, iterative and adaptive approach on the part of the contractor.

Beschreibung der Beschaffung

The overall objective of this assignment is to implement an essential part of output 3 (‘Intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem are strengthened’).
The contractor is responsible for achieving Output indicators 3.1 ‘8 intermediaries each launched (at least) 1 new demand-driven service to support start-ups and small and growing businesses (SGBs)’ and Output indicator 3.2 ‘15 intermediaries have improved the sustainability of their organizational models’ as well as partially module objective indicator 3 ‘75% of 1,000 MSMEs, Start-ups, and SGBs, 45 % of which are women-owned, confirm that the services they use from their providers are beneficial to their business growth’. (contractor's responsibility: 250 businesses within the innovation ecosystem). The contractor indirectly contributes to the achievement of further indicators.
The implementation is not limited to intermediaries in Addis Ababa but is supposed to cover innovation ecosystems in selected Ethiopian regions.
As the overall reform process may not develop in a linear way and cannot be planned in full detail, the assignment requires a flexible, iterative and adaptive approach on the part of the contractor.
The main work packages of the contractor are:
Work package 1: Initial Assessments and Project Management modalities
The objective of this work package is for the consultant to conduct an initial assessment through engaging and acquaint with key stakeholders mentioned in this document and strategize on how each task to be delivered. Implementing partners will facilitate and arrange necessary meetings with key public and private implementing partners. A work plan with clear roles and timeline will be validated with GIZ and key partners.
Work package 2: Capacity building for intermediaries to improve services
The objective of this work package is to assess services and programs currently provided by intermediaries and provide capacity building (training and technical advice) to intermediaries so as to improve the quality of service they offer to start-ups and small and growing businesses. This work package concerns both public and private intermediaries. Assessments of global service standards of intermediaries are expected to be benchmarked, with considerations to local contexts. Training will be provided to incubation managers and their staff with clear technical recommendations to 8 intermediaries (at least 4 regional). Each intermediary is expected to launch one demand-driven service to start-ups and small and growing businesses (SGBs).
Work package 3: Sustainable business models of intermediaries
The objective of this work package is to analyse and propose sustainable business model and organizational structure for 15 intermediaries.
Work package 4: Strengthen pre-incubation and collaboration of universities
The objective of this work package is to strengthen pre-incubation in universities and collaboration with intermediaries. Universities shall be selected and matched with an appropriate intermediary organisation for the introduction of pre-incubation activities that feed into programs of the intermediaries. This shall lead to long-term sustainable and institutionalised partnerships between universities and intermediaries and a steady pipeline of start-ups for incubation programs of intermediary organisations. With the help of the contractor, pre-incubation activities (e.g. incubations programs, hackathons, bootcamps, etc.) shall be implemented between the partners.
Work package 5: Strengthen local and international collaboration
To strengthen collaboration in the ecosystem and improve synergy of intermediaries within the ecosystem; this work package is intended to develop strategies and tools that boost local and international networking. An important aspect is to consider and evaluate the possibilities for institutionalizing these strategies and tools within appropriate local bodies (from the outset).
Work package 6: Entrepreneurship knowledge, mentor, investor and valuation tool
To improve knowledge management and access to information; this work package aims to develop an app or online database, offering start-ups and SGBs with a centralized repository to key resources, services and stakeholders (mentors, investors, etc.).
Work package 7: Strengthen the financial start-up ecosystem
To get a clearer picture of available funding to entrepreneurs, this work package aims to conduct an assessment of capital markets applicable for start-ups and SGBs in the Ethiopian context. The assessment will look at key aspects of available finances including (but not limited to) the type, volume, scope, suitability etc. The work package also aims to attract potential local, national and regional investors and make them ready to invest in start-ups & businesses through targeted networking and trainings.

Beschreibung der Verlängerungen

It is possible to continue key elements of the service specified in the tender within the context of the basic project.
Type and scope: Extension of service (up to two times each up to 12 additional months).
The tasks, necessary human resources and additional quantities will be comparable as described in these ToRs.
Precondition: The period of the ongoing project phase is extended by GIZ's commissioning party BMZ. Further preconditions are the need of the project, budget availability, and overall performance of the contractor.

Beschreibung der Optionen

GIZ's commissioning party may adapt the service in the tender within the context of a change to the contract for the basic project.
Type and scope: Extension to further public institutions, further regions, and/or increased intensity of work packages. The scope of the extension depends on the additional funds.
Precondition: Top-up of the existing project (e.g., from additional commissioning by BMZ or co-financing of third party). Further preconditions are the need of the project, budget availability, and overall performance of the contractor.

Liste und kurze Beschreibung der Bedingungen

1) Trading name and address, commercial register number.
2) Eligibility declaration that no grounds for exclusion in Section 123, 124 of the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (GWB) apply.
3) Eligibility declaration subcontractors if applicable.
4) Association clause if applicable.

Liste und kurze Beschreibung der Auswahlkriterien

1) At least 4 reference projects in the technical field ‘strenghtening the innovation ecosystem for MSMEs, start-ups and/or SGBs’ of which (at least) 2 including strengthening intermediaries and at least 2 reference projects in the region Africa including (at least) 1 in East Africa in the last 3 years.
2) The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of EUR 250 000.00.

Genaue Informationen über Fristen für Überprüfungsverfahren

According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as:
1) The applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected;
2) Complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice;
3) Complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids;
4) More than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint.
Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.

Kurze Beschreibung

The project "Private Sector Development in Ethiopia (PSDE)" aims to improve the growth opportunities for the Ethiopian private sector, especially for micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), start-ups and small and growing companies (SGBs). It does so in particular by strengthening institutional and other key actors in the field of private sector development and innovation. The project consists of four outputs: (1) Public institutions act in a way that promotes business; (2) Chambers and associations are strengthened; (3) Intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem are strengthened; (4) The range of services offered by business development services (BDS) providers is improved. This tender covers an essential part of Output 1.
Output 3 aims to sustainably strengthen and further develop selected intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem that support MSMEs, start-ups and SGBs in order to improve growth opportunities for these target groups. This concerns services provided to their client businesses as well as their own organizational and operational models. The range of services offered by these intermediaries helps businesses to overcome major obstacles to growth in the early stages and innovation phase and to develop their potential. The establishment and expansion of national and international networks promotes the exchange of experience and knowledge between different actors (including universities and investors), who"s coming together is crucial for the effective promotion of the innovation ecosystem.
For the purposes of this assignment, intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem refer to actors like incubators, accelerators, innovation hubs, venture-builders and seed and venture capital firms, etc. which are institutions that aim to support start-ups attain success by providing business development support, guidance in navigating the start-up ecosystem and financing.
Scope of the Assignment:
The overall objective of this assignment is to implement an essential part of output 3 ("Intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem are strengthened").
The contractor is responsible for achieving Output indicators 3.1 "8 intermediaries each launched (at least) 1 new demand-driven service to support start-ups and small and growing businesses (SGBs)" and Output indicator 3.2 "15 intermediaries have improved the sustainability of their organizational models" as well as partially module objective indicator 3 "75% of 1,000 MSMEs, Start-ups, and SGBs, 45% of which are women-owned, confirm that the services they use from their providers are beneficial to their business growth." (contractor"s responsibility: 250 businesses within the innovation ecosystem). The contractor indirectly contributes to the achievement of further indicators.
The implementation is not limited to intermediaries in Addis Ababa but is supposed to cover innovation ecosystems in selected Ethiopian regions.
Duplication of efforts by development agencies must be avoided. For instance, the "Innovation for Development" programme by UNDP provides support to MInT and other stakeholders aimed at improving the Ethiopian innovation ecosystem. Overlaps with the UNDP programme need to be closely observed and potential synergies leveraged by the contractor.
As the overall reform process may not develop in a linear way and cannot be planned in full detail, the assignment requires a flexible, iterative and adaptive approach on the part of the contractor.

Beschreibung der Beschaffung

The overall objective of this assignment is to implement an essential part of output 3 ("Intermediaries in the innovation ecosystem are strengthened").
The contractor is responsible for achieving Output indicators 3.1 "8 intermediaries each launched (at least) 1 new demand-driven service to support start-ups and small and growing businesses (SGBs)" and Output indicator 3.2 "15 intermediaries have improved the sustainability of their organizational models" as well as partially module objective indicator 3 "75% of 1,000 MSMEs, Start-ups, and SGBs, 45% of which are women-owned, confirm that the services they use from their providers are beneficial to their business growth." (contractor"s responsibility: 250 businesses within the innovation ecosystem). The contractor indirectly contributes to the achievement of further indicators.
The implementation is not limited to intermediaries in Addis Ababa but is supposed to cover innovation ecosystems in selected Ethiopian regions.
As the overall reform process may not develop in a linear way and cannot be planned in full detail, the assignment requires a flexible, iterative and adaptive approach on the part of the contractor.
The main work packages of the contractor are:
Work package 1: Initial Assessments & Project Management modalities
The objective of this work package is for the consultant to conduct an initial assessment through engaging and acquaint with key stakeholders mentioned in this document and strategize on how each task to be delivered. Implementing partners will facilitate and arrange necessary meetings with key public and private implementing partners. A work plan with clear roles and timeline will be validated with GIZ and key partners.
Work package 2: Capacity building for intermediaries to improve services
The objective of this work package is to assess services and programs currently provided by intermediaries and provide capacity building (training & technical advice) to intermediaries so as to improve the quality of service they offer to start-ups and small and growing businesses. This work package concerns both public and private intermediaries. Assessments of global service standards of intermediaries are expected to be benchmarked, with considerations to local contexts. Training will be provided to incubation managers and their staff with clear technical recommendations to 8 intermediaries (at least 4 regional). Each intermediary is expected to launch one demand-driven service to start-ups and small & growing businesses (SGBs).
Work package 3: Sustainable business models of intermediaries
The objective of this work package is to analyse and propose sustainable business model and organizational structure for 15 intermediaries.
Work package 4: Strengthen pre-incubation and collaboration of universities
The objective of this work package is to strengthen pre-incubation in universities & collaboration with intermediaries. Universities shall be selected and matched with an appropriate intermediary organisation for the introduction of pre-incubation activities that feed into programs of the intermediaries. This shall lead to long-term sustainable and institutionalised partnerships between universities & intermediaries and a steady pipeline of start-ups for incubation programs of intermediary organisations. With the help of the contractor, pre-incubation activities (e.g. incubations programs, hackathons, bootcamps, etc.) shall be implemented between the partners.
Work package 5: Strengthen local and international collaboration
To strengthen collaboration in the ecosystem and improve synergy of intermediaries within the ecosystem; this work package is intended to develop strategies and tools that boost local and international networking. An important aspect is to consider and evaluate the possibilities for institutionalizing these strategies and tools within appropriate local bodies (from the outset).
Work package 6: Entrepreneurship knowledge, mentor, investor and valuation tool
To improve knowledge management and access to information; this work package aims to develop an app or online database, offering start-ups and SGBs with a centralized repository to key resources, services and stakeholders (mentors, investors, etc.).
Work package 7: Strengthen the financial start-up ecosystem
To get a clearer picture of available funding to entrepreneurs, this work package aims to conduct an assessment of capital markets applicable for start-ups and SGBs in the Ethiopian context. The assessment will look at key aspects of available finances including (but not limited to) the type, volume, scope, suitability etc. The work package also aims to attract potential local, national & regional investors and make them ready to invest in start-ups & businesses through targeted networking & trainings.

Genaue Informationen über Fristen für Überprüfungsverfahren

According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as
1. the applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected,
2. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice
3. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids,
4. more than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint.
Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.