81313831-Improving skills for employment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Refugees, IDPs and host communities in Iraq face a high level or high risk of poverty stemming from the lack of prospects for income-generating employment. Job-seeking refugees, IDPs and people in host communities often have insufficient qualifications for existing jobs and/or the qualifications are not recognised. Vocational training courses and …

CPV: 80000000 Usługi edukacyjne i szkoleniowe
Termin:
28 lutego 2025 12:00
Rodzaj terminu:
Złożenie oferty
Miejsce wykonania:
81313831-Improving skills for employment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Miejsce udzielenia zamówienia:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Numer nagrody:
81313831

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : 81313831-Improving skills for employment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Description : Refugees, IDPs and host communities in Iraq face a high level or high risk of poverty stemming from the lack of prospects for income-generating employment. Job-seeking refugees, IDPs and people in host communities often have insufficient qualifications for existing jobs and/or the qualifications are not recognised. Vocational training courses and employment support services are often inadequately geared to the needs of the labour market. Alternative entry points to the primary labour market - such as internships and the associated work-based learning - are mostly unpaid and therefore unattractive for young people. Existential constraints push vulnerable labour market participants into taking advantage of short-term, informal job opportunities that do not offer prospects for long-term decent employment. This is further exacerbated by lacking awareness of relevant authorities about the special labour market needs of marginalised groups. In addition, women are severely disadvantaged on the Iraqi labour market. 46% of the Iraqi population opposes women working outside the family. Despite very low participation in the labour market, this results in 28.2% of women of working age being unemployed (compared to 14.7% of men) and there being far fewer female than male entrepreneurs. Women account for just 11% of the working population. Similarly, people with disability are confronted with major barriers when trying to enter the labour market. And this even though according to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Iraq"s population of persons with disabilities is one of the biggest worldwide. The Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Iraq is undergoing significant reforms to address the growing need for skilled workers in the labour market. However, vast challenges remain, particularly regarding marginalised groups" access to acquiring market-relevant skills and transitioning to employment. In addition, the cooperation with the private sector remains insufficient, especially with regards to developing dual/ cooperative vocational training models. Against this backdrop, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) commissioned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to implement the project "Employment Prospects for Socioeconomic Integration of Refugees, IDPs and Host Communities in Iraq" (EPSI). In collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) the project aims to promote inclusive employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the country. Its overall objective reads as follows: "The employment situation of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and people from host communities has improved." The project focusses on four outputs: 1) Policy Advocacy: Raising awareness among state actors through evidence-based findings to improve the integration of refugees, IDPs and marginalised groups in host communities into labour market policy. 2) Skills for Employment: Developing market-relevant skills to enhance the employability of the target groups through vocational training and career development centres by upgrading or developing curricula and upskilling teachers. 3) Fit for Business: Building and developing entrepreneurial and business skills as well as providing financial support to MSMEs. 4) Short-term Employment Opportunities: Providing temporary employment opportunities, such as Cash for Work, for quick income generation to address the immediate financial needs of the target groups. GIZ intends to contract a service provider to contribute to fulfil output 2 in KRI. The objective of output 2 is to improve labour market skills of refugees, IDPs (including returned IDPs) and vulnerable people in host communities. It seeks to cooperate with vocational training centres in setting up or enhancing modular TVET measures that meet the demand of the local labour market.
Procedure identifier : 0d8f06ed-e73f-46a5-8f78-00785e41a133
Internal identifier : 81313831
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 80000000 Education and training services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Iraq
Additional information : See Terms of References

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Bekanntmachungs-ID: CXTRYY6YTR37WL2L All communication takes place in English via communication tool in the project area of the procurement portal.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU
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2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Purely national exclusion grounds : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Corruption : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Participation in a criminal organisation : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Money laundering or terrorist financing : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Fraud : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Insolvency : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Assets being administered by liquidator : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Guilty of grave professional misconduct : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Early termination, damages or other comparable sanctions : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Payment of social security contributions : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Business activities are suspended : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Payment of taxes : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : In accordance with §§ 123,124 GWB, § 22 LkSG

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : 81313831-Improving skills for employment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Description : The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) commissioned the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to implement the project "Employment Prospects for Socio-economic Integration of Refugees, IDPs and Host Communities in Iraq" (EPSI). In collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) the project aims to improve the employment situation of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs, including returned IDPs) and people from host communities. EPSI seeks to commission external expertise to contribute to the achievement of output 2 of the project: "The labour market skills of refugees, IDPs and vulnerable people in the host communities have improved." Within output 2 of the project, the quality of technical vocational education and training (TVET) shall be enhanced by improving the existing curricula for education and training at vocational training centres (VTCs, usually run by MoLSA) and by the upskilling of teachers. As a result, skills relevant to the labour market can be promoted more effectively, which has a positive effect on employment. At the same time, internships can facilitate the transition and entry into the primary labour market. Measures under output 2 include ToTs for vocational trainers, the design and implementation of training courses on job-specific skills as well as further foundational skills such as digital literacy, language skills or soft skills. Job seekers (especially newcomers to the labour market) are then supported in finding and being placed into internships. Moreover, the government is keen to see a dual vocational model rolled out in KRI. In fact, the approach has been integrated into the national TVET strategy with a specific focus on its implementation in KRI. However, it has not been implemented yet which is why under EPSI"s output 2 the government shall be supported to pilot a dual/ cooperative model. In all measures of output 2 the different realities of job-seeking IDPs, refugees and returnees, especially women and people with disabilities are taken into account. Last but not least, the acquisition of professional skills relevant to environmental protection and climate action is prioritised in the output. The assignment consists of four work packages (WP) that the contractor shall be responsible for and which will be implemented only in KRI: WP1: Enhancing the Managerial and Teaching Capacities of the Directorate of Training of Trainers Academy Kurdistan Region and VTCs, with a main focus on newly established VTCs in KRI WP 1 focusses on the enhancement of institutional and individual capacities of local TVET providers, primarily the Directorate of Training of Trainers Academy Kurdistan Region (DoToT) in Erbil, as well as the relevant Directorate of Labour and Social Affairs (DoLSA) departments (respective local or regional governmental entities under the MoLSA). The contractor shall strengthen managerial capacities (including but not limited to clarifying roles and responsibilities, optimizing task distribution, establishing transparent decision-making processes, resource planning, budget monitoring, procurement, maintenance, the organisation and scheduling of TVET courses and participant management). Additionally, the contractor shall build the trainers' capacity to develop and deliver competency-based training (CBT) curricula/ programs. WP2: Design and implement short-term vocational training programs The aim of this WP is to increase employment opportunities for the target groups through organising vocational training programs that are geared towards labour market needs and that utilize the competency-based training (CBT) approach. Going one step further, the contractor shall organise job matching activities that connect job vacancies with vocational training graduates. WP3: Placing vocational training participants into internships with employers The objective of this WP is to facilitate the transition of 100 vocational training graduates from WP 2 to the local labour market through internships of minimum two months. These internships shall be accompanied by support sessions, e.g., on job application. WP4: Design and execute a pilot of the Dual Vocational Training Scheme in KRI WP 4 and aims at piloting a dual vocational approach in KRI. Dual vocational training here means an intertwined combination of theoretical instruction at VTC facilities (if available) and practical experience in real workplace settings of local businesses. This model requires partnerships between VTCs, private sector companies, and sometimes governmental agencies. The piloting of the approach will need the onboarding and buy-in of several stakeholders. Ownership by local actors shall be generated by the contractor through involvement of respective stakeholders from the beginning. The contractor shall make sure that stakeholders are prepared to take over the scheme if successful. For the implementation of these work packages, the tenderer is required to provide 3 key experts, one international expert pool as well as one national expert pool.
Internal identifier : 81313831

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 80000000 Education and training services
Options :
Description of the options : GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender. For details, please see the terms of reference.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Iraq
Additional information : See Terms of References

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 12 Month

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 2
Other information about renewals : GIZ may optionally commission contract amendments and/or increases based on the criteria in the tender documents to the successful bidder of this tender. For details, please see the terms of reference.

5.1.6 General information

The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given : Not yet known
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : no

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : Reduction of environmental impacts
Aim of strategic procurement : Fulfilment of social objectives
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Climate change mitigation, Pollution prevention and control
Social objective promoted : Ethnic equality, Gender equality, Employment opportunities for the long-term unemployed, disadvantaged and/or for persons with disabilities, Fair working conditions

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Wirtschaftliche und finanzielle Leistungsfähigkeit
Description : 1. Average annual turnover for the last three years (last-but-four financial year can be included in case of tenders held within 6 months of end of last financial year), at least: 2,000,000.00 EUR 2. Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 10 persons
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Eignung zur Berufsausübung
Description : 1. Self-declaration: name of company and address, tax ID, registration and commercial register number or equivalent register in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of origin. An extract from the commercial register no older than six months at the end of the tender period. 2. No grounds for exclusion pursuant to § 123, § 124 GWB, § 22 LkSG 3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of subcontractors (if applicable)
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technische und berufliche Leistungsfähigkeit
Description : 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 400,000.00 EUR. 2. At least 3 reference projects in the technical field TVET for refugees or Internally Displaced Persons and their host communities and at least 1 reference project in the region Middle East in the technical field TVET for refugees or Internally Displaced Persons and their host communities in the last 3 years

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 18/02/2025 23:59 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 28/02/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 92 Day
Information that can be supplemented after the submission deadline :
At the discretion of the buyer, some missing tenderer-related documents may be submitted later.
Additional information : GIZ asks the applicant or bidder to submit, complete or correct documents, within the framework laid down by law.
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 28/02/2025 12:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract : The execution conditions result from the information given in the contract notice and the tender documents.
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Vergabekammern des Bundes -
Information about review deadlines : 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.
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Registration number : 993-80072-52
Postal address : Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1 - 5
Town : Eschborn
Postcode : 65760
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Main-Taunus-Kreis ( DE71A )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 8935816197
Fax : +49 6196791115
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Vergabekammern des Bundes
Registration number : 022894990
Postal address : Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße 16
Town : Bonn
Postcode : 53113
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DEA22 )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49 2289499-0
Fax : +49 2289499-163
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Datenservice Öffentlicher Einkauf (in Verantwortung des Beschaffungsamts des BMI)
Registration number : 0204:994-DOEVD-83
Town : Bonn
Postcode : 53119
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt ( DEA22 )
Country : Germany
Telephone : +49228996100
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 2a2cf89d-d567-49af-bd45-cee216dc2de1 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 28/01/2025 16:57 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00066379-2025
OJ S issue number : 21/2025
Publication date : 30/01/2025