Expression of Interest (EOI): SAATHII Call for Applications Selection of Sub Sub-Recipient (SSR) in 3 states- Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu under The Global Fund-Supported HIV Project

Expression of Interest (EOI)

SAATHII on behalf of The External Agency, invites applications from suitable organizations to be selected as Sub-Sub Recipients (SSR) under the Global Fund-Supported HIV Project. The project will be implemented across three states: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Key Details

• EOI Ref. Code: SAATHII/GFATM PR HIV/EOI-SSR-AP-KA-TN-EXT/0924/598
• Date of Issue: 19th September 2024
• Deadline for Pre-Bid Queries: 24th September 2024 (11:59 hrs)
• Deadline for Submission of EOI:
  • Hardcopy: 4th October 2024 (up to 18:00 hrs)
  • Softcopy: 4th October 2024 (up to 11:59 hrs)
• Opening and Shortlisting: 5th to 8th October 2024
• Capacity Assessment Completion: 10th to 25th October 2024
• Contracting of SSRs: 1st November 2024

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this opportunity, the applicant must meet the following:

1. Registered Non-Profit Status: The agency must be legally registered under:

   • The Societies Registration Act of 1860 or a similar State Act
   • Indian Trusts Act of 1882 or equivalent
   • Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013

2. Organizational Capacity:

   • Should have a clearly defined organizational structure.
   • Must have established administrative, financial, and management systems.
   • Must provide 3 years of audit reports for NGOs or 1 year for CBOs.

3. Experience in Public Health:

   • A minimum of 3 years of experience for NGOs, or 1 year for CBOs, in managing public health programs.
   • Prior experience in HIV/AIDS care and support programs is preferred.

4. Financial Track Record:
   Must meet the following expenditure requirements:

   • For CBOs: Annual expenditure of at least INR 1 lakh (for one CSC) or INR 3 lakhs (for two or more CSCs).
   • For NGOs: Annual expenditure of INR 8 lakhs (for one CSC) or INR 16 lakhs (for two or more CSCs).

5. Statutory Requirements:
   Applicants must have:

   • 12AB certificate
   • 80G certificate (for tax-exempt status)
   • DARPAN registration preferred

6. Local Presence:
   The organization must have been operational in the relevant district for a minimum of 3 years (for NGOs) or 1 year (for CBOs).

Scope of the Project

This project will focus on strengthening Care and Support Centers (CSC 2.0) and eliminating vertical transmission of HIV. The roles of SSRs include:

• Providing HIV care and support to People Living with HIV (PLHIV)
• Implementing interventions to eliminate vertical transmission from HIV-positive mothers to their children
• Coordinating with local authorities such as ART Centers and District AIDS Prevention and Control Units (DAPCU)

Key Priority Groups

The project targets specific PLHIV subgroups, such as:

• PLHIV with unsuppressed viral loads
• Newly diagnosed HIV-positive pregnant women
• PLHIV on-ART Lost to Follow-Up (LFU)
• PLHIV with tuberculosis (TB)
• HIV-exposed infants eligible for early infant diagnosis (EID)

Selection Process

The selection will involve the following steps:

1. Proposal Submission:
   Applicants must submit both hardcopy and softcopy proposals as per the guidelines mentioned.

   • Hardcopy submission: SAATHII, Procurement Department, 1st Floor, House No. C - 1/3, Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi 110 016.
   • Softcopy submission: Send via email to gfatmhivssrext_morethan10@saathii.org.

2. Shortlisting:
   Proposals will be evaluated based on organizational capacity (25 points), grant management experience (30 points), experience with HIV programs (35 points), and technical proposal (10 points).

3. Capacity Assessment:
   Shortlisted applicants will undergo a capacity assessment visit and reference checks from past or current donors.

4. Final Selection:
   The highest-scoring applicants will be selected for contracting as SSRs.

Submission Instructions

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter (as per Annexure 1)
• EOI Application Form (as per Annexure 2)
• Technical Proposal (as per Annexure 3)
• Declaration Forms (as per Annexures 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
• Key Projects List (as per Annexure 10)

All documents must be signed and sealed by an authorized representative of the organization.

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: 4th October 2024
• Shortlisting of Applications: 5th to 8th October 2024
• Contracting of SSRs: 1st November 2024

This structured format covers the eligibility criteria, scope, priority areas, and application process with key bold points to emphasize important information for potential applicants.