CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO SELECT BUSINESS PARTNERS WHO CAN RUN
THE NATURAL FARMING PROJECT’S MARKETING OUTLET AT BATTICALOA
The Natural Farming Project of World
Vision Lanka is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified individuals/
organizations to collaborate with World Vision Lanka in running their market
outlet. The candidate should collaboratively work with the Natural Farming
Project for the upcoming four months, and the extension of the period will be
decided later
The deadline to
submit the EOI is 14th July 2021
Introduction to
the organization and the project
World Vision
Lanka (Guarantee) Limited, is a non-profit, relief and development
organization, duly registered under the
Companies Act No. 07 of 2007, bearing registration No: GA 16 and has its
registered office at No.619/8, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo
09, Sri Lanka.
Natural
Farming Project implemented by World Vision Lanka (WVL) is funded by Korea International
Cooperation Agency (KOICA). Having started the said project in 2013, WVL has
successfully completed Phase 1 and 2 of the project, and cracked open the third
phase in 2019 with an ultimate purpose of Commercialization of Natural Farming
and strengthening market linkages for improved livelihood status and economic
empowerment of producers including vulnerable persons in the district of
Batticaloa.
This project
currently covers a total of 700 farmers from Vaharai, Koralaipattu, Kiran and Eravurpattu,
in the district of Batticaloa.
About the Market
Outlet
Located in the heart
of Batticaloa town, at Lady Manning drive along the lagoon side, our market outlet
is a container, transformed into a structure to meet all the high-end requirements
of a vegetable outlet. It has refrigerators with ample capacity, installed with
highly protective sliding shutters, has a safe storage room right adjourning to
it, equipped with eco-friendly crates and marketing displays. It also has
access to water supply and electricity supply, that were connected meeting a
proper process. It also abides by the parking system and waste management
system, expected by the Municipality of Batticaloa.
We have 700 farmers
who farm throughout the year, strictly following the Natural Farming concept.
We have types of vegetables, based on the coastal tropical season.
The Natural Farming
Project products have a hiking demand due to its original quality in color,
taste, smell, nutritional contents, fair price and hygienic packaging and
delivering. This helps in improving the business while maintaining contended
customers on one hand and farmers improving their standard of living on the
other hand.
Minimum requirements
a candidate should meet:
Ø The individual/ organization’s business
should be functioning with in any of the project locations listed above or at
least within the commercial town of Batticaloa.
Ø The individual/ organization /
society should possess hands of experience in the organic/ natural farming and/or
agricultural knowledge and related marketing sectoral understanding.
Ø The candidate should be permanently
residing in the district of Batticaloa.
Ø The candidate representing
organization should possess proper registration and other legalities.
Responsibilities
of the candidate
Ø Upon selection, a detailed business
plan and financial plan should be prepared in consultation with Natural Farming
Project team.
Ø Should be capable of paying the land
utilization amount to the Municipal Council, Batticaloa, and other utility
bills including water and electricity usage.
Ø Should bound to get the vegetable
supply only from the farmers registered under the Natural Farming Project. If
the candidate at any circumstance receives the supply from a farmer or a
middle-man who does not work with Natural Farming Project, would be considered
breach of contract and end up in the termination of the same with no claimable
compensation.
Ø A minimum amount of SLR 30000.00 per
month deposit to World Vision Lanka charity to utilize the same for the
betterment and capacity development of the farmers
What should your
Expression of Interest include?
Ø
Information about the Applicant
Ø Official registration of the Applicant
evidencing the statute under which it operates (e.g. non-governmental organization,
foundation, Society)
Ø Links to the business website and/or social
media links and/or any publications.
Ø A description of the past experience on
farming and marketing.
Ø Should be in English or Tamil and the duly completed
EoI should be signed.
Ø Indicate the amount which can be deposited monthly to WVL’s charity for
utilizing the betterment and capacity development of the farmers
If you find
yourself meet all the requirements and interested to join us in this marketing
venture
Ø Please e-mail your Expression of
Interest along with a copy of your NIC and business registration certificate to
reach Lanka_Procurement@wvi.org on or before
14th July, 2021
Ø You can reach us at 077 239 4240 for more technical information.
Ø We encourage you to e-mail and
telephone call us, rather visiting the office, during this pandemic.
