Clarification on Technical Evaluation Criteria

Dear Sir/Madam,

With reference to RFP No. P65540 titled "Consultancy Services for Preparing Strategic Transition and Business Transformation Plan," we seek clarification regarding the technical evaluation criteria, specifically:

Criterion No. 2: Understanding of Assignment and Methodology (Max. 20 Marks)
Criterion No. 6: Presentation (Max. 15 Marks)

Certain evaluation aspects, including understanding of the assignment, methodology, and implementation approach, appear to overlap between these two criteria.

We would appreciate your clarification on whether these criteria will be assessed independently under their respective scoring allocations. Additionally, kindly confirm whether the presentation will constitute a separate stage of the evaluation process or should be included as part of the proposal submission.

Thank you

Regards,

Shahab Abdullah

Consultant

Risk Consulting | Management Consulting

KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co.

Chartered Accountants

Sheikh Sultan Trust Building No. 1

Beaumont Road

Karachi 75530

Clarification on Technical Evaluation Criteria

The marks allocated under Understanding of Assignment and Methodology (20 Marks) and Presentation before the Evaluation Committee (15 Marks) are separate components of the Technical Evaluation and will be assessed independently.

The first criterion will be evaluated based on the bidder's written technical proposal, particularly its understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, stakeholder consultation approach, work plan and implementation approach.

The presentation, on the other hand, will provide shortlisted firms an opportunity to present and further explain their proposed approach, transition framework, methodology, team capability and the value they intend to bring to NICL. The presentation will be assessed separately and will carry 15 marks.

While some aspects may naturally overlap, however, the assessment under both criteria will be made separately in accordance with their respective scoring allocations.

Regarding their second query, the presentation will be a separate part of the Technical Evaluation process and is not required to be included with the proposal submission. Firms shortlisted during the technical evaluation process will be invited separately to make a presentation before the Evaluation Committee. However, given the evaluation criteria requirements on E-PADS, the presentation may be attached during submission of bid.

The marks obtained in the presentation will form part of the overall Technical Evaluation score.