RFJ seek suitably qualified persons to tender for the delivery of embroidery workshops for members bereaved, injured and caring for injured as a result of conflict harms.
Terms of Reference – ‘Embroidery Tutor’
Closing Date
Friday / 24 May 2024 12:00pm
Location
Relatives for Justice
39 Glen Road
Belfast
BT11 8BB
Background to the project/Objectives
The purpose of this programme is to create a supportive environment with a qualified, trained tutor to members impacted by traumatic loss and injury. Members will be supported to express and articulate their thoughts and feelings through textile and design.
Delivery
It will be delivered face to face in RFJ offices at Glen Road, Belfast and Irish Street, Dungannon as well as online through Zoom. It is anticipated this programme will run between April 2024 and March 2026.
Membership
This programme will focus on members who have been bereaved or injured as a result of the conflict.
Confidentiality
Due to the sensitivity surrounding the work carried out within Relatives for Justice, complete confidentiality and a non-judgmental approach should be taken at all times.
Tender Requirements
To tender please provide:
(a) A copy of your most updated CV
(b) A cover letter which:
- addresses all of the award criteria outlined below
- days and times applicants are available to deliver services.
- states hourly rate*
- the name, address, contact number and email address of two referees who may be contacted for references in connection with the proposed contract.
*There is no allowance for travel, preparation or materials so please ensure these costs are covered in the tender process.
The tender format is as follows:
Copies of tender proposals should be forwarded, by email with “Tender for Embroidery Tutor” in the subject line to: marykate@relativesforjustice.com
Any tender applications not including all information above will be discounted as incomplete and will not move to scoring.
All tenders must be received no later than 12.00 pm on Friday, 24th May 2024. No late tenders will be accepted. Where appropriate, interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date via Zoom.
Relatives for Justice will use the information supplied to score all tender applications. Please take note of the scoring criteria below as this will be used to total scores.
Relatives for Justice operates in line with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. This means we will treat the information you provide to us with strict confidentiality. At times we may need to share some of your information with other staff, funders and other stakeholders.
Award Criteria and assessment:
The following formula will be used to evaluate price/cost:
- Lowest price tendered will be awarded the maximum score available (50)
- To calculate the score for the remaining tendered price/s, the following formula will be applied. The lowest tendered price divided by the tenderers price (to the nearest £1) multiplied by 50
The Contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous proposal. To ensure consistency and equity the evaluation panel will assign scores for quality of response to the qualitative using the scores and indicators below:
Award Criteria/Scoring
Knowledge of working with trauma and with victims and survivors of conflict: 25
Relevant skills, expertise and qualifications of facilitating embroidery workshops: 10
Flexible approach to working hours and days: 5
Cost and value for money: 50
Knowledge of working in a community setting: 10
