WATERFORD AREA PARTNERSHIP
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR
INTERCULTURAL PEER HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
CONTEXT:
Waterford Area Partnership (WAP) provides health advocacy supports to
International Protection Applicants in partnership with HSE South East
Community Healthcare (SECH). This work also involves further
developing, designing and documenting a model of migrant peer health
supports that will support People Seeking International Protection who
have significant physical and/or mental and/or addiction health
challenges who require supports to ensure they receive appropriate
access to the health system. In order to identify the needs of persons
leaving Accommodation Centres and how they can be addressed an initial
needs assessment process has been undertaken.
The final phase of the needs assessment process will be undertaken by
the WAP Intercultural Health Worker in collaboration with HSE South
East Community Health (CHO 5)
We are now seeking a consultant to:
* analyse interview transcripts from the needs assessment
consultations being conducted by the project worker, to extract key
issues and themes; review the interim reports from the needs
assessment supplementing these with the analysis of the interview
transcripts; and compile in a final report. This work will also
involve supporting the project worker to address issues that arise in
the course of the consultations.
* Document the various aspects of the evolved model of peer health
advocacy in SECH; taking into consideration the findings of the report
developed in the first phase and ensuring the SECH equality and human
rights statement will serve to underpin the template for the model.
* Document the model of training for peer health workers in the
region.
An Advisory Group, led by Waterford Area Partnership will oversee the
development of the work, review draft reports and approve the final
report.
The needs assessment will be complemented by the development of a
practical Training Toolkit to enhance IPAs self-advocacy skills in
their health & wellbeing. A national conference will be held in
September * to present the findings and
recommendations of both tenders and the successful
tenderers/consultants will be tasked by and with the Advisory Group to
engage collaboratively as we organise the event.
AIM OF THE ASSESSMENT:
To present an evidence-based assessment of the needs of International
Protection Applicants to inform the emerging south east model regional
of health work.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSESSMENT:
On completion of this assessment the successful consultant will
present to Waterford Area Partnership & HSE Advisory Group a
comprehensive report to include the following:
* Analyse data from interviews and focus groups conducted by the
project worker with IPAs residing in the Waterford and South Tipperary
accommodation centres or who have recently moved into independent
accommodation
* Contextualisation of IPAs health needs in terms of available data,
CSO data, national policies, local knowledge and emerging developments
* Evidence-based research of peer health network models affirming
the significant role of the emerging south east regional model of
health work in creating sustainable and cohesive practices
* Document the development of the Peer Health Network in SECH to
inform other CHO regions
* Ensuring this work is underpinned by the Social Inclusion’s
Human Rights and Equality Statement
* To actively collaborate with the Advisory Group and another
consultant on informing our national conference
* Presentation of findings and recommendations to WAP Advisory Group
for approval and to a national conference being held in September
*
METHODOLOGY APPROACH
The tenderer should set out a detailed methodology for the needs
assessment with consideration of the following:
* Brief literature review and analysis of relevant written
documentation, including reports on work undertaken since **Apply on
the website** through HSE intercultural health work
* Collation of information and data emerging from existing and
ongoing interviews and focus groups with IPAs setting out the needs
identified
* Analysis of existing, current and emerging data from IPAs
interviews and the implications to inform delivery of supports and the
network model in provision of Intercultural Health supports
* Document the emerging model of health advocacy in SECH and develop
a regional Intercultural Health Workers Network Framework for
implementation
* Consultation with key stakeholders to provide both a local context
in the development of the regional model
* Regular meetings with Advisory Group to present progress and
presentation of final draft report.
OUTPUT OF THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT - the output should be a clear, concise
and structured report, covering the above considerations as follows:
* Overview of the project.
* Analysis of collated data from the needs assessment
* The implications of these needs and this analysis for the model of
provision of peer health supports.
* Document a regional peer health network model
* Final report documenting the various elements of the evolved model
for peer health advocacy developed in SECH and underpinned by SECH
Equality and Human Rights Statement
* Conclusions and actionable recommendations to enhance provision of
Intercultural Health supports, address needs of IPAs and advancement
of the emerging regional approach.
REPORTING - This needs assessment is commissioned by Waterford Area
Partnership CLG which will issue all contracts for the work. It is
expected that there will be liaison with the researcher on a regular
basis to consider progress and support needs for the researcher
throughout the process.
TIMESCALE – The timeframe is December * to
July * with final report presented by end of
July. The successful tenderer will also attend the national conference
in September * (date to be confirmed)
BUDGET AND TENDER PROCESS.
The maximum budget inclusive of VAT, travel and attendance at
conference etc is € *, *
All proposals must reference the information outlined above and
include the following:
* All tenders must be addressed to Waterford Area Partnership CLG
* Tender must be signed, dated and on headed paper indicating
Business Name, Contact Name, Address, Telephone, Email and VAT Number.
If the contact person is different to the lead person, please include
them.
* Understanding the brief: Present a clear understanding of the
tender proposal and a summarised briefing of your understanding of the
expected outcomes of the tender brief with an emphasis on the
stakeholder engagement, consultation and innovativeness.
* Methodology: Outline a detailed methodology as to how the tender
brief will be completed including:
* The process used for completing the brief, overall approach to the
work and tasks outlined.
* The number of days/hours associated with each task required to
complete the brief.
* A detailed budget for the delivery of each strand of the brief and
an outline of all associated costs/expenses e.g. Travel,
accommodations etc
TRACK RECORD AND EXPERIENCE:
Please provide:
* Name and contact details of the tenderer/organisation and the
personnel who would be involved in the delivery of the work, a lead
consultant needs to be identified as a contact person.
* Previous experience of all personnel involved in undertaking the
work (copies of relevant previous work can be attached to responses)
* Detail of at least 2 assignments of a similar nature which
demonstrates working with a similar group with contact details to
check for references.
TAX AFFAIRS: Evidence of Tax Compliance, provide a current tax
reference number and eTax Clearance.
INSURANCE: The successful tender must have professional indemnity
insurance and provide evidence of same.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED IN WORD OR PDF FORMAT.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF SUCCESSFUL TENDER
Tenders will be evaluated on the information provided at the time of
tender. The contract will be initiated immediately following
confirmation of funding.
Unsuccessful tenders will be notified when the appointment of the
successful tender has been confirmed. The contract will be awarded to
the most economically advantageous tender based on the following
criteria:
CRITERIA _- % AVAILABLE_
*
COST: The tenderer is required to provide detail costs associated with
each strand of the brief - _ *%_
*
ADDRESSING PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS OF REQUIREMENTS: Clearly
demonstrates an understanding of the scope and objectives of the
tender brief and its intended outcomes - _ *%_
*
METHODOLOGY: Has clearly outlined a systematic and comprehensive
methodology and engagement/consultation process to secure the tender
brief is met - _ *%_
*
CAPACITY TO DELIVER: Demonstrates capacity to deliver based on the
level of resources indicated and details of personnel involved -
_ *%_
TOTAL - _**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**_
Tenders will be required to score a minimum of **Apply on the
website**% to qualify.
Tenders must demonstrate how they meet all the above criteria in their
tender submission in order to enable the warding authority to assess
fully the extent of their offers.
Waterford Area Partnership CLG is entitled, but not obliged to seek
clarification of the tenders during the evaluation process. No change
in the price or substance of the tender shall be sought, offered or
permitted. The successful Consultant/Consultancy Team will be engaged
through a sub-contract with Terms & Conditions.
SUBMISSION OF TENDERS
Please submit tenders by MONDAY DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** (late submissions will not be accepted) BY
EMAIL to Catherine Power, Community Development Manager, Waterford
Area Partnership to * with the SUBJECT LINE
INTERCULTURAL PEER HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. Queries on the tender will
be accepted via email only.
The successful consultant must be available to commence work
immediately with the successful tendered informed of outcome of
criteria assessment by Friday December *th
*.
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Type: Permanent
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