Request for Proposal – Research on Midwifery Service Delivery, and Education Programs

Sep 24, 2024 | News, RFP

Pauktuutit’s Needs

Establishing access to midwifery as a cultural, sexual and reproductive health right is the foremost strategic priority of Pauktuutit’s health and wellbeing unit. Following the National Inuit Midwifery Forum, Pauktuutit recognizes the need for evidence-based data to inform a multi-year plan that will guide Pauktuutit’s national advocacy for the sexual and reproductive health rights and needs of Inuit.

The research will include

  1. A database of existing Indigenous midwifery service delivery and education programs.
  2. A review of existing midwifery programs and best practices of Indigenous midwifery across Canada, and Alaska for creating sustainable Inuit midwifery training and education. programs.

Invitation to Vendors

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an open call to individuals, firms, or organizations to provide a comprehensive proposal to conduct environmental scans, literature reviews, and legislative or policy analysis report on Indigenous midwifery services, training, and education programs. This RFP is issued by Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, a not-for-profit corporation funded by the federal government. Pauktuutit reserves the right to reject any submissions.

Instructions to Vendors

Proponents should submit their proposals in a single PDF electronic file to Yasmina Pepa, Director of Policy, at ypepa@pauktuutit.ca , and Fatima Adebanjo, Senior Policy Analyst, at fadebanjo@pauktuutit.ca.

Subject line should indicate “Research on Midwifery Service Delivery, and Education Programs”

Proposals submitted in any other manner will not be accepted. 

RFP Timeline and Process

Issue Date: September 25, 2024
Deadline for Inquiries: October 18, 2024
Proposal Submission Deadline: October 28, 2024
Virtual Interviews: October 30 – November 4, 2024
Anticipated decision date: November 11, 2024
The duration of this work will be from November 18th, 2024 – March 31st, 2025. 

Mandatory Requirements

The proposal must include:

  • An executive summary;
  • A summary of the qualifications and experience of the proponent organization;
  • A summary of your approach, including proposed tactics and deliverables;
  • A summary of your experience in non-profit and Indigenous/Inuit led organizations and/or midwifery service delivery, including three relevant case studies;
  • References for three clients for whom the Proponent has conducted research within the past three years;
  • Proposed team members (name, title, biography, relevant qualifications/experience);
  • Proposed team structure specific to this account;
  • Budget and timelines for each

Confidentiality

All information received by the Proponent provided by or obtained from Pauktuutit in any form or connection with this RFP is the sole property of Pauktuutit and must be treated as confidential.

Evaluation Process

Pauktuutit will evaluate and score proposals based on the following rating criteria:

Evaluation Criteria

Weighting

Qualifications and experience of the Proponent

  • Proposal shows recent and relevant evidence of research work for national non-profit organizations.
    The Proposed team and structure are adequate; team roles are well considered.
  • Strong relevant qualifications and experience on team, with expertise in Midwifery, Inuit political structures, sexual and reproductive health.
  • Experience working with Inuit/Indigenous non-profit and women’s sector organizations at national and/or international level is preferred but not mandatory
  • References are recent and relevant and demonstrate a range and depth of experience and success
  • Case studies demonstrate the following:
  1. Strong knowledge of midwifery services delivery, women’s health sexual and reproductive healthcare.
  2. Strong knowledge of Inuit political structure.
  3. Strategic results and value for money.
  4. Ability to customize approach to fit organizational objectives.
 35%

Organization of Proposal

  • Proposal content illustrates a clear knowledge of Pauktuutit’s needs and aligns strongly with requirements outlined in this
  • Proposal is written clearly and is effectively organized.
 25%

Virtual Interviews

  • Thoughtful and high-quality discussion that demonstrates a strong understanding of Pauktuutit’s needs as articulated in the RFP.
  • Positive interpersonal dynamics and good chemistry with Pauktuutit’s team.
 25%

Pricing

  • Fairness of price in relation to market
  • Value of services described relative to our needs
 15%
Total 100%

 

Please direct the application to:

Yasmina Pepa, Director of Policy – ypepa@pauktuutit.ca

Copy: Fatima Adebanjo, Senior Policy Analyst – fadebanjo@pauktuutit.ca.  

Deadline for submissions:

October 28, 2024 

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