This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of a service provider for the provision of public relations, social media development, design, and maintenance services for a period of six months. The objective is to enhance EWSETA's reputation, media presence, and digital engagement. The service provider must have a minimum of eight years of proven experience in public relations, media relations, social media management, and reputation management. The scope of work includes public relations and media relations services, social media and digital communication, internal and external communication, and digital newsletter platform implementation. Evaluation will be based on a three-stage process: prequalification, technical functionality, and price and specific goals (80/20 preference point system). Bidders must submit all required administrative documents, a comprehensive proposal, and a pricing schedule. Late bids will not be considered. EWSETA reserves the right to cancel the RFP or not make an appointment. No upfront payments will be made. A probation period of 30 days will apply, along with a penalty regime system. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Clarifications or further information may be requested within 48 hours. Subcontracting more than 25% of the contract value to enterprises that do not qualify for the same points as the tenderer is restricted, unless the subcontractor is an EME with the capability to execute the subcontract. Bids must be submitted by Friday, 27 March 2026, at 13:00. The tender validity period is 90 working days. A fraud hotline is provided for reporting any fraud or corruption.
The closing date for submission of bids is Friday, 27 March 2026, at 13:00. The contract period for the provision of services is six months.
The bid notice states that Payment will be made on a monthly retainer basis, subject to satisfactory delivery of services and submission of the required supporting documentation. It also mentions that EWSETA will not make upfront payments.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a warranty period for the services provided. However, Annexure 5, EWSETA General Conditions of Purchase, mentions a warranty for goods supplied, which is typically twelve months after delivery and acceptance, or eighteen months after shipment, whichever concludes earlier. This may not directly apply to services.
The bid notice states that The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point system. A total of 80 points will be allocated on price and 20 points on specific goals.
The bid notice specifies that The service provider must demonstrate a minimum of eight 8 years proven experience in public relations, media relations, social media management and reputation management. It also outlines prequalification criteria including administrative compliance and submission of required documents.
The bid notice mentions that a penalty regime system in the maintenance addressing recourse by the supplier or EWSETA will be implemented. It also states that Subject to GCC clause 25, if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid results.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total monetary value for the contract.