effects of crime; the criminal justice system; victims? rights and
victim support services across Ireland.
* Delivery of training and education programmes on victim awareness
to a wide range of statutory and community services and groups.
CONTEXT
Crime Victims Helpline incorporated as a company limited by guarantee
and a registered charity in **Apply on the website**. The organisation
has grown steadily since **Apply on the website** and has seen
particularly rapid growth over the past five years both in terms of
the number of people served as well as the number of staff and
volunteers. The organisation started with a part-time coordinator and
a small group of dedicated volunteers. It now has a full-time
executive director; two part-time staff and over **Apply on the
website** volunteers.
In preparation for developing the new Strategic Plan, the following
documents should be considered and incorporated as appropriate when
formulating a plan:
Crime Victims Helpline Operational Plan **Apply on the website** to
**Apply on the website**
Crime Victims Helpline Strategic Plan **Apply on the website**
**Apply on the website** Evaluation of Services
**Apply on the website** Evaluation of Services
REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking a consultant(s) to support the development of a new
strategic plan for the next five years. It is envisaged that the new
strategic plan will include Crime Victims Helpline vision, mission,
goals, objectives, strategic approaches and activities/projects, and
clear measures of success.
TIMEFRAME AND PROCESS
It is envisaged that the successful tenderer will deliver the proposed
outline of work during the period from March to June **Apply on the
website**
* Review previous and current plans and actions achieved
* Synthesise all relevant information available.
* Facilitate consultation and input from Directors, staff,
volunteers and stakeholders.
* Prepare draft Strategic Plan for feedback in May **Apply on the
website**
* Finalise the Strategic Plan by the end of June **Apply on the
website**.
* Make two presentations to Crime Victims Helpline Board of
Directors--present the draft and the final plan.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND MANAGEMENT
The contract for services rests with Crime Victims Helpline. The
primary point of contact for the successful tenderer will be Michele
Puckhaber, Executive Director, Crime Victims Helpline.
The successful tenderer will be expected to:
* Maintain regular contact with the Executive Director, responding to
communications in a timely manner.
* Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the organisation as
they arise.
* Be proactive in seeking clarification, information or guidance as
needed.
TIMEFRAME AND DELIVERABLES
We expect the successful tenderer to:
* Commence the strategic planning process in March **Apply on the
website**.
* Provide regular progress updates to the Executive Director
* Provide a draft strategic plan in May **Apply on the website**
* Produce the final strategic plan by end of June **Apply on the
website**
COMPETENCY AND EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS
The successful tenderer will:
* Have a proven track record of inclusive strategic planning
* Demonstrate an understanding of and have experience working with
NGOs
* Provide details of relevant experience and qualifications in
delivering on all aspects of the tender
* Provide two referees associated with examples of two relevant
pieces of work
TENDER REQUIREMENTS
Tenders for this work must include:
* Name of applicant / organisation name, address and contact details.
In the case of consortia, please assign one person / organisation as
the principal contact
* Personnel involved ? details of all personnel who will be
involved, including a CV which outlines their qualifications and
experience
* Description of proposed project approach, methodology, actions and
timeframe (max. **Apply on the website** words)
* Examples of two relevant previous projects along with a referee,
including contact details, for each project
* Costs ? detailed per day cost and any associated costs,
including VAT
* Notification of any potential conflicts of interest
A panel is in place to assess the applications and submit a
recommendation to the Board. The Board will award the contract to the
successful tenderer. The successful tenderer will be notified in
writing. Once the offer is accepted, letters will be issued to the
unsuccessful tenderer/s notifying them of the result.
AWARD CRITERIA
The key factors that we will take into consideration when awarding the
contract are
* Experience with NGOs and similar sized organisations to CVH
* Understanding of the work of CVH
* Personnel employed on the project
* Methodology
* Cost
SHORTLISTING AND CLARIFICATION MEETINGS
A shortlist of the most competitive applicants may be invited to
present or provide further information on their bid prior to
selection. An invitation to interview is not an indication that a
contract has been awarded.
BUDGET AND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
The proposed budget for the plan should correspond to what is
appropriate for an organisation of our size. It will be inclusive of
all expenses, travel, subsistence and administration. A payment
schedule will be agreed with the successful tenderer prior to the
commencement of the work based on project deliverables.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF TENDER
The closing date for receipt of tender to Crime Victims Helpline is
9:**Apply on the website** am on Monday 7th February **Apply on the
website**.
Tender Submissions should be emailed to:
Michele Puckhaber, Executive Director, **Apply on the website**
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Payment:
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