REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Hiring of an Agency for Designing and Implementing Economic Em
powerment Pathways for Shakti Sadans
DATE OF SOLICITATION: 31st July 2026
RFP No. PCI/RFP/2026-27/008
About Project Concern International India (PCI India)
Project Concern International (PCI) India, a registered society under the Society Registrations Act, has been working in India since 1998. With the vision of building a happy, healthy, safe, and sustainable world for all, PCI deploys community mobilization strategies to co-create and scale sustainable solutions to complex social issues and improve development outcomes. Currently, it has presence in more than 17 states, directly reaching out to millions through interventions focused on health, nutrition, women economic empowerment, gender, adolescents, social protection, and emergency response. Please visit PCI website (https://www.pciglobal.in/) to learn more about its values, mission, vision and the work in India.
Background on project and partnership
PCI India and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) are partnering under the Shakti Saarthi project to strengthen systems for multi-sectoral response to gender-based violence (GBV). The partnership is centred on improving the quality and accessibility of survivor-centred services by strengthening institutions, building the capacities of frontline service providers, promoting disability inclusion, enhancing community engagement, and supporting pathways for long-term rehabilitation. Within this broader effort, a key focus of the project is on strengthening economic empowerment opportunities for women residing in selected Shakti Sadans. By connecting women to skills, livelihoods, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities, the project aims to support their social and economic reintegration and help them move towards greater independence, dignity, and sustainable recovery.
The following table lists the dates for the main events of the bidding process for this RFP. The Bidder should note that PCI reserves the right to change these dates without assigning any reason at any stage of the bidding process.
Important information and dates
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Information
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Details
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Name of the Assignment
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HIRING OF AN AGENCY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PATHWAY FOR SHAKTI SADAN
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Date of Publishing RFP
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31st July 2026
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Seek Clarifications/Queries by
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5th August 2026
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Reply to Queries by
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7th August 2026
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Last Date for Submission of bids
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9th August 2026
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Proposals to be submitted at
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procdelhi@pciglobal.in
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Receipt of Proposals
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Technical and Financial proposals should be submitted as separate attachments and to be submitted in a single email attachments.
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NOTE:
(a) The agencies registered under the Societies/Trust/Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, are not required to submit applications. Proposals from these agencies will not be considered.
All queries from the bidders relating to this RFP must be submitted in writing to the email ID mentioned in the table above. Please do mention the RFP Number in the subject line. Any query received after the due date shall not be entertained. The queries can be submitted in the following format, or you may also use your own template to raise your queries.
For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below.