Job Type: Consulting Service
Deadline: 14 February, 2025
About the organization
Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is a not-for-profit civic tech organization working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and its practical applications. Our mission is to empower young professionals to address emerging challenges in our communities by bridging science, people, and policy through innovation. YI-Lab promotes open data, entrepreneurship, and evidence-based advocacy campaigns by leveraging indigenous knowledge, citizen science approaches, and cost-effective technological solutions. We provide a collaborative environment for young people to co-create inclusive development solutions, with a focus on technology development, disaster risk reduction, climate change, open data, entrepreneurship, data-driven advocacy, youth engagement, and volunteerism.
Details / Requirements:
Call
for Roster
This call aims to enlist qualified vendors and consultants—individuals and firms—for the period February 2025 to December 2025 to support our upcoming assignments. We invite applications from individuals and vendors with expertise in the following areas:
A. Vendors for:
1. Stationery (Office Supplies, Folders, Printing Papers, etc.)
2. Insurance Services (Accidental, Health, Asset, etc.)
3. Travel and Ticketing (Vehicle Rental, Air Ticketing—National and International, Shuttle Services)
4. Equipment and Supplies (Electronics, Inverter/Generator, Air Conditioning, Furnishing Services)
5. Groceries (Regular Office Supplies, Toiletries, Water, Gas)
6. Printing and Publications (Graphic Design, Reports, Maps, Journals, Branding of Office Stationery and Supplies)
7. Courier Services (Delivery of Goods and Office Equipment)
8. Communication (Internet Services, Telephone, Cloud Services, SAAS, PAAS)
9. Recruitment Services (Human Resources—Full-time/Part-time/Support Staff)
10. Repair and Maintenance (Plumbing, Furniture, Electricity, Electronics, Vehicle, Office Repair and Maintenance, Cleaning and Maid Services)
11. Hospitality (Events, Food, Accommodation, Recreation, Retreats)
12. Merchandise (T-shirts, Cups, Pens, Notebooks, Bags, Tumblers, etc.)
with Customization
B. Consultants—Individuals/Firms for:
1. Technical Expertise/Technology Development (Frontend, Backend, Full-stack, UI/UX, DevOps, Quality Assurance, Mobile Applications, GIS, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning)
2. Legal Services (Notary, Legal Statutes Updates, Contractual Agreements Review and Advisory)
3. Translator/Interpreter
4. Videography, Photography, and Animation
5. Research and Studies (Baseline Studies, Impact Analysis, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Independent Research)
6. Organization Development and Compliance Management.
Submission Requirements:
A.
Vendors:
· Organization registration certificate
· PAN/VAT registration certificate
· List of services provided (if available)
· Capacity statement/organization profile
B.1. Consultant Firms:
· Organizational profile
· Company registration certificate
· Certificate of tax clearance (if available)
· VAT registration certificate
B.2. Consultant Individuals:
· Curriculum Vitae (CV) with referees
· Copy of citizenship certificate
· PAN/VAT registration certificate
· Experience/recommendation letter from previous clients
Submission Deadline:
Please send the required documents via the Appy now link by 15 February 2025, Saturday, 5:30 PM. Alternatively, you may submit a
sealed envelope to the following address:
Youth Innovation Lab
Baluwatar, Kathmandu
For Further Information:
Contact Youth Innovation Lab at 9851115919 or 9843543313 between 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
Important Note: The vendor shall receive an email notification whenever the Youth Innovation Lab initiates a procurement process. This notification will include details of the procurement opportunity. Relevant framework agreements will be established for regular procurement activities. Vendors are encouraged to ensure their contact information is up-to-date to receive timely updates.
