National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) Expression of Interest (EOI) Consultancy Services FY 2010/2011

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is a statutory institution of the government of Kenya, having been established by the Science and Technology Act. Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya.

The purpose of the council is to advice the Government on all matters relating to the scientific and technological activities, and for coordination of research and experimental development together with matters incidental and connected therewith.

In pursuit of our vision and in light of the ever increasing expectations of our customers and stakeholders,

NCST is seeking to undertake the following Consultancy Services:

• EOI/NCST/01/2010/11: Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 Certification
  
• EOI/NCST/02/2010/11: Carrying out Customer and Employee Satisfaction Survey
  
• EOI/NCST/03/2010/11: Carrying out Work Environment Survey
  
• EOI/NCST/04/2010/11: Carrying out Competence Needs Assessment

This is aimed at enhancing our efficiency and ensuring that our processes are effective thereby increasing customer satisfaction by offering quality services.

The Council now invites eligible and qualified consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and must provide information stated below indicating that they are qualified to perform the consultancy services.

The expression of Interest must be accompanied by the following mandatory requirements:

• Detailed Company Profile (Consultant's history, CV'S of Key personnel and evidence of their Professional qualifications),
  
• Official Registration documents: Certificate of Registration or Incorporation, a valid Tax compliance certificate, PIN and VAT registration, ISO certification/Accreditation
  
• Proven experience of similar services carried out for at least two (2) years for large corporate organizations, references from those organizations and contact persons for each of the above services,
• Ability to appropriately articulate the on-going public sector reforms specifically the national strategic thrusts as outlined in the Vision 2030, Medium Term Plan (MTP) and the Sector Performance Standards,
  
• Demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in implementation of Performance Contracts in the public service.

The detailed consultancy documents may be obtained from procurement office, Utalii House 8th floor, Room 810A, during working hours, upon payment of Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2000 per set of the documents at the Cash Office on 8th Floor either in cash or Bankers Cheque payable to the 'National Council for Science and Technology.

Expressions of interest in sealed envelopes clearly marked "Expression of Interest for Provision of Consultancy Services for.—NCST/_ /2010/2011" must be delivered to the Tender Box at National Council of Science and Technology Offices at Utalii House on or before 10th December 2010 at 12.00 noon on be address to:.

The Secretary/CEO
National Council for Science and Technology
P.O Box 30623-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-020-2242149, Fax No: 020-213215