RFP - Baseline District-level Assessment to inform a family-centered TB and nutrition intervention in Vaishali, Bihar

• Establish baseline nutritional status and vulnerabilities: To conduct baseline nutritional assessment on Anthropometric indices such as body mass index, mid upper arm circumference; prevalence of comorbidities such as HIV, Diabetes mellitus; substance use such as tobacco usage, alcohol usage or others among the People with TB (PwTB) and their household contacts.
• Evaluate Knowledge, Attitude and Practice, Health and Nutrition Vulnerabilities and Access, and Treatment Experiences: To assess KAP related to TB and nutrition, nutritional vulnerabilities, health-seeking behaviour, household food insecurity, access to support systems among PwTB and their household contacts, and treatment experiences, key barriers and facilitators to treatment completion and recovery among PwTB in Vaishali district.
• Map dietary practices and preferences: To understand local dietary practices, food preferences, and consumption patterns to inform the design of nutrition baskets for PwTB and their households.
• Synthesize evidence on TB and nutrition: To compile and synthesize evidence from published literature and case studies on relation of TB and undernutrition and the various nutrition interventions for TB affected households globally and nationally.

• Type of study: We expect the agency to adopt a mixed-methods approach with quantitative cross-sectional surveys and qualitative enquiries among TB-affected households.
• Participants in the survey: Eligible participants include People with TB (PwTB) with their current facility in District Vaishali as well as their household contacts. The PwTB will be selected from a line list of previously (completed treatment within the last 6 months) and currently (currently at least completed 3 months of treatment) treated publicly notified PwTB.
• Sample Size:

1. The sample size for the quantitative survey among PwTB has been calculated using n = 4pq/d², taking the prevalence of underweight among PwTB as 82.4% (RATIONS trial). With 10% relative precision and 10% non-response, the final sample size is estimated at approximately 95.
2. The sample size for the household-level assessment has been calculated using the formula n = 4pq/d², taking the prevalence of underweight among household contacts of PwTB as 34.2% (RATIONS study). Assuming an absolute precision of 6% and allowing for 10% non-response, the final sample size is estimated at approximately 275 households. (This is an indicative number, and the agency can suggest a different sample size with due justification.)

• The Application should be sent through email to opportunities@reachindia.org.in
• The subject line of the email should read: “Baseline Assessment - for TB and nutrition intervention in Vaishali district”.
• Deadline for the submission of the proposal: June 30, 2026
• Submission shall include the following:

1. Two-page cover letter with a capacity statement of the agency, describing previous relevant experience
2. Legal registration document of the agency
3. Technical Proposal of maximum 6 pages explaining suggested methodology and workplan/milestones
4. Financial proposal with detailed budget in INR
5. Contact details of two references from previous relevant assignments/experiences
6. CVs of the lead researcher (mandatory) and proposed team (optional) to be deployed on the project   

• The shortlisting will be done by July 10, 2026
• Any question can be asked to opportunities@reachindia.org.in with the subject line of questions for Vaishali RFP till June 25, 2026. REACH will be unable to respond to queries after this date. 

    For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below