RFQ: Provision of two self-paced training courses for the Commonwealth Blue Charter – Sustainable Aquaculture and Ocean Acidification Action Groups

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified consultant (or consultancy) to develop two self-paced e-learning training courses for the Commonwealth Blue Charter – Sustainable Aquaculture and Ocean Acidification Action Groups to the Commonwealth Secretariat.

The course materials already exist but need to be converted into the e-learning format. The consultancy is open to individuals and to consortiums of more than one person.

The preferred Contractor or consultancy firm should hold the profile below, which should be outlined in a concise cover letter and CV:

• Demonstrated experience in the creation of SCORM-compliant self-paced online learning modules.
• Demonstrable experience in developing teaching materials.
• Experience in training government officials is advantageous.
• Related science, marine or environmental experience is advantageous.
• Provide examples of recent self-paced modules using the Model platform.

Please apply for this contract by submitting a CV and a concise cover letter (1-2 pages) to [email protected] by 15 December 2023. The email subject line should clearly indicate which country the applicant will be based in.

The cover letter should include the candidate’s / team’s relevant expertise and experience along with the bid amount. Sample work should be included where available. Bids must include all relevant fees and taxes, which in total cannot exceed the maximum amount (£7000).

Evaluation will be based on both competency and cost. Where submissions are similar in quality, preference will be given to Contractors that are Commonwealth citizens or entities registered in a Commonwealth country.