INVITATION TO PARTICITIPATE: TECHICAL SUPPORT COOPERATION TO SCHOOL EDUCATION SECTOR IN NEPAL IN 2023-2027

Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Unit for South Asia (hereinafter referred to as “Contracting Authority”, “Customer”) requests requests to particitipate on Technical Assistance service for the Implementation of TECSES - Technical Support Cooperation to School Education Sector in Nepal 2023-2027 (hereinafter “the Project”). The purpose of the Contract is to offer technical assistance services for implementation of the Project for the Contracting Authority. The Project aims to support the improvement of teacher education, including pre- and in-service teacher training, at the three levels of the governance in Nepal. For more information about procurement and the Project, please see procurement documents. Estimated Value of the Contract: The maximum value for the fees of the contract is 3 944 800 Euros, (VAT excluded). Variants are not acceptable. Customer will select one (1) service provider with whom the Procurement Contract will be signed. The contract period is 5 years. The contract period starts from the signing of the contract. The Contracting Authority reserves a right to extend the contract after the five-year contract period if there is still budget available to continue the project. The Contracting Authority has a right to decide whether to use the option or not. The decision to extend the contract will be made within three years of the decision. In addition, the Ministry reserves the right (Option) to contract from the same Service Provider the following during the contract period: •Procure additional international Technical Assistance (fees) up to a maximum of 180 000 EUR. •Procure additional national Technical Assistance (fees) up to a maximum of 60 000 EUR. Of the reserved sum of around 300 000 EUR for the option listed above, 60 000 EUR consists of unspecified costs.

Please see short II.1.4) description and procurement documents.