Please Submit your application directly on the UNDP online supplier portal as decribed below:
Link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org, Click-View Active Negotiations, Search with Negotiation Number: UNDP-CHN-00108, then Create response.
!!!!!!Please note that only the application submitted in UNDP online supplier portal is accepted!!!!!!
Incomplete applications will be excluded from further consideration.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently implementing a project that requires the services of an individual to perform the work described in this document.
In consideration of your qualifications, we are hereby inviting you to submit an offer for this particular assignment.
Should you be interested and decide to submit an offer for this assignment, kindly submit directly in the online supplier portal no later than the deadline indicated in the system.
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If any discrepancy between deadline in the system and in deadline indicated elsewhere, deadline in the system prevails.
We look forward to your favourable response and thank you in advance for your interest in working with UNDP.
Sincerely
1. Background
China's rapidly aging population presents a formidable challenge to its future development. Currently, with nearly 220 million individuals aged 65 and above, constituting 15.4% of the total population, China has entered an aging society. It is projected that by 2050, this proportion will increase to about 30%.[1] In 2022, China's elderly dependency ratio was 21.8%, higher than the global average of 15%.[2]
The fast-growing elderly population is creating multiple and compounding challenges to society, demanding strengthened social welfare, healthcare, and elderly care services. The demographic shift is accelerating the need to find sustainable solutions to the increasing socio-economic cost of elderly care as well as to enhance the empowerment of a growing portion of society to leave no one behind.
In response to the pressing issue of aging, the Chinese government has introduced a series of policies. These include the "Opinions on Strengthening Elderly Work in the New Era" issued by the State Council in 2021, which elaborated on the priority areas for actively responding to the national strategy of population aging. Additionally, in January 2024, the General Office of the State Council of China issued the first dedicated document supporting the development of the silver economy, titled "Opinions on Developing the Silver Economy to Enhance the Well-being of the Elderly." This document proposes guidelines and specific measures to better promote industries related to the elderly population, including elderly care, healthcare, culture, and tourism. The issuance of this directive signifies a governmental paradigm shift, recognizing aging as a new driver of economic development rather than solely a societal burden.
Currently, the scale of China's silver economy is estimated to be 7 trillion yuan, compromising roughly 6% of GDP. By 2035, it is projected to reach around 30 trillion yuan, accounting for about 10% of GDP. With a large base of elderly population, the demand for elderly care is rapidly growing. Thus, how government and private sector could work together to provide high-quality and inclusive elderly care services to meet the diverse demands of the population are crucial for China’s sustainable development.
In this context, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hopes to explore challenges and opportunities in promoting the development of the silver economy from both the supply and demand side, with supply side analysis focusing on elderly care service system. The research aims to provide targeted recommendations for policy makers, while incorporating a gender lens.
[1] https://population.un.org/wpp/
[2] https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.DPND.OL
2. Scope of Work
UNDP China is looking for a consultant to:
3. Expected Output(s) and/or Deliverable(s)
Based on the scope of work outlined above, the consultant is expected to ensure the delivery of the following output(s) and deliverable(s), working in accordance with UNDP’s requirements, guidance, and strategies.
Deliverable 1 – Research inception report
Deliverable 2 – Research Paper
Deliverable 3 – One consultation meeting
Deliverable 4 - Internal policy brief
4. Proposed Timeline
Deliverables | Milestone | Time/Duration |
1 | Commence research and deliver research inception report | May 2024 |
2 | A kickstart/mid-term consultation meeting | May/June 2024 |
3 | Complete research and deliver first draft of the Chinese version | April to October 2024 |
Complete edits and finalise the Chinese version of the paper | October to December 2024 | |
Support the finalisation of the English version | December 2024 to March 2025 | |
4 | Prepare and submit internal policy brief | Q2 of 2025 |
Final | Publish paper | Q2 of 2025 |
5. Institutional Arrangement
The consultant will direct report to the National Economist of UNDP China and work closely with other key partners in government, academia, think tanks, the UN system, NGOs, and philanthropy. The success of the assignment(s) will depend on the timely delivery of each component. The consultant should ensure the timely identification of potential risks and signal any delays in deliverables. The contract will be effective immediately upon signature by UNDP.
The National Economist of UNDP China will provide relevant documents, if any, and hold regular discussions on the background, methodology, and progress with the Consultant to ensure the success of the assignment(s).
The present TOR may be subject to modification, without deviating from the overall objective and scope of work as currently stipulated, based on mutual consultation and acceptance from both parties. UNDP will hold the copyright of the assignment deliverables.
6. Duration of Work and Duty Station
It is envisaged that the Consultant will commit to the deliverables from May 2024 to June 2025. The consultant is expected to work effectively for a period of 110 days. The duty station of the Consultant will be homebased in China. Some travel might be required to project sites, as necessary.
7. Experience and Qualifications Required
Education
Experience and Skills
Language
8. Payment Terms
The Consultant must send a financial proposal based on Lump Sum Amount. The total amount quoted shall be all-inclusive and include all costs required to deliver the output in the TOR, regardless of any exigencies incurred by the IC in the process of completing the assignment.
In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging, and terminal expenses should be agreed upon between the respective business unit and the Consultant prior to travel and will be reimbursed.
The payment(s) shall be released upon satisfactory submission of the required deliverables by the due dates, or as otherwise agreed with UNDP.
Installment | Expected Deliverable(s) | Due Date(s) | Percentage of Payment | Review and Approval(s) Required |
1 | Deliverable 1 and 3: Research inception report and consultation meeting | May 2024 | 40% | UNDP National Economist / UNDP Head of Policy and Research Team |
2 | Deliverable 2: Finalised Chinese version | 31 December 2024 | 40% | |
3 | Deliverable 4: Submission of the internal brief | Q2 2025 | 5% | |
Final | Q2 of 2025 | 15% |
9. Recommended Presentation of Offer
Interested candidates must submit the following documents to demonstrate their qualifications:
Note: Incomplete proposals may not be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted. Successful candidates will be notified.
10. Criteria for Selection of Best Offer
Evaluating offers will be based on Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications and methodology will be weighted at 70% and combined with the price offer which will be weighted at 30%. The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as a) responsive/compliant/acceptable; and b) having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria (70%), and financial criteria (30%). Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received by UNDP for the assignment. Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 0.49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Please Submit your application directly on the UNDP online supplier portal as decribed below:
Link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org, Click-View Active Negotiations, Search with Negotiation Number: UNDP-CHN-00108, then Create response.
!!!!!!Please note that only the application submitted in UNDP online supplier portal is accepted!!!!!!
Incomplete applications will be excluded from further consideration.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently implementing a project that requires the services of an individual to perform the work described in this document.
In consideration of your qualifications, we are hereby inviting you to submit an offer for this particular assignment.
Should you be interested and decide to submit an offer for this assignment, kindly submit directly in the online supplier portal no later than the deadline indicated in the system.
Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000280598021 and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration. If you are new registered for IC, the company name should be the name of individual.
If any discrepancy between deadline in the system and in deadline indicated elsewhere, deadline in the system prevails.
We look forward to your favourable response and thank you in advance for your interest in working with UNDP.
Sincerely,