The World Bank is soliciting proposals from a consulting firm to collect quantitative and qualitative data in Morocco to inform nationally representative assessments of the childcare situation and inform an international study on childcare.  Under the supervision of the World Bank country team, and in close collaboration with the World Bank Global Study team, the firm will conduct the data collection using the package of quantitative and qualitative situational assessments, which will be shared at the start of the engagement.

A summary of the responsibilities of the design firm is provided here, with more details below.

1.       Preparation of study design

a.       Prepare a technical note detailing all phases of the assignment, including data collection, design of the sampling plan, data processing and analysis, validation tests, logistics, training of the teams involved, as well as presentation of results. This note should also focus on adapting the tools developed as part of the international study to national specificities, taking into account the specific demand and supply of childcare services in Morocco.

b.       Adapt the tools to the local context – and add any additional modules/questions as required.

c.       Coordinate with World Bank team on CAPI programs for quantitative surveys. The demand-side and supply-side assessment should be done using Computer Assisted Personal Interviews (CAPI).

d.       Sampling methodology

                                                               i.      Prepare the sampling strategy for the various studies based on the sampling advice provided by the World Bank team;

                                                             ii.      Sampling of the sample for the various studies based on the guidance provided by the World Bank teams;

                                                            iii.      For demand assessment, a census exercise in the selected enumeration areas will be necessary to establish the final sample;

                                                            iv.      Estimate the survey weights following the sampling guidance provided by the World Bank team.

2.       Testing of data collection tools 

a.       Training interviewers in field experimentation;

b.       Coordinate field testing of instruments and produce test report;

c.       Propose revisions to instruments on the basis of tests;

d.       Coordination with the World Bank team on the finalization of CAPI programs after testing;

e.       Finalization of field manuals for enumerators and supervisors.

3.       Data collection

a.       Develop the final field plan and coordinate all logistics for data collection. The plan should include distribution of souvenir[1] to households and focus group participants;

b.       Hiring of staff;

c.       Training of data collection staff;

d.       Data collection and monitoring implementation (including adaptation of the quality assurance system shared by the World Bank team).

4.       Cleaning and preparation of data and transcripts

a.       List of households for the demand side survey: cleaned datasets in Stata format and Stata files used for cleaning;

b.       Demand survey: cleaned datasets with sampling weights estimated in Stata format and Stata files used for cleaning and estimation of weights;

c.       Nursery and childcare provider list: Stata cleaned datasets and Stata files used for cleaning or aggregation of different sources to compile a list of childcare providers;

d.       Supply-side survey: cleaned datasets with estimated sampling weights in Stata format and Stata files used for cleaning and estimating weights;

e.       Focus groups: Recordings and transcripts of focus group discussions;

f.        Key informant interviews: Recordings and transcripts of key informant interviews;

g.       Preparation of a background paper detailing the entire data collection process, sampling methods, and how the data should be used.

SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Electronic Submissions through WBGeProcure RFx Now

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Assignment Title: Data collection firm to conduct nationally representative childcare situation assessments in Morocco

Assignment Countries:

• Morocco

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

The World Bank issoliciting proposals from a consulting firm to collect quantitative andqualitative data in Morocco to inform nationally representative assessments ofthe childcare situation and inform an international study on childcare. Under the supervision of the World Bankcountry team, and in close collaboration with the World Bank Global Study team,the firm will conduct the data collection using the package of quantitative andqualitative situational assessments, which will be shared at the start of theengagement.

Asummary of the responsibilities of the design firm is provided here, with moredetails below.

1.Preparationof study design

a.Preparea technical note detailing all phases of the assignment, including datacollection, design of the sampling plan, data processing and analysis,validation tests, logistics, training of the teams involved, as well aspresentation of results. This note should also focus on adapting the toolsdeveloped as part of the international study to national specificities, takinginto account the specific demand and supply of childcare services in Morocco.

b.Adaptthe tools to the local context – and add any additional modules/questions asrequired.

c.Coordinatewith World Bank team on CAPI programs for quantitative surveys. The demand-sideand supply-side assessment should be done using Computer Assisted PersonalInterviews (CAPI).

d.Samplingmethodology

i.Preparethe sampling strategy for the various studies based on the sampling adviceprovided by the World Bank team;

ii.Samplingof the sample for the various studies based on the guidance provided by theWorld Bank teams;

iii.Fordemand assessment, a census exercise in the selected enumeration areas will benecessary to establish the final sample;

iv.Estimatethe survey weights following the sampling guidance provided by the World Bankteam.

2.Testingof data collection tools

a.Traininginterviewers in field experimentation;

b.Coordinatefield testing of instruments and produce test report;

c.Proposerevisions to instruments on the basis of tests;

d.Coordinationwith the World Bank team on the finalization of CAPI programs after testing;

e.Finalizationof field manuals for enumerators and supervisors.

3.Datacollection

a.Developthe final field plan and coordinate all logistics for data collection. The planshould include distribution of souvenir[1] tohouseholds and focus group participants;

b.Hiringof staff;

c.Trainingof data collection staff;

d.Datacollection and monitoring implementation (including adaptation of the qualityassurance system shared by the World Bank team).

4.Cleaningand preparation of data and transcripts

a.Listof households for the demand side survey: cleaned datasets in Stata format andStata files used for cleaning;

b.Demandsurvey: cleaned datasets with sampling weights estimated in Stata format andStata files used for cleaning and estimation of weights;

c.Nurseryand childcare provider list: Stata cleaned datasets and Stata files used forcleaning or aggregation of different sources to compile a list of childcareproviders;

d.Supply-sidesurvey: cleaned datasets with estimated sampling weights in Stata format andStata files used for cleaning and estimating weights;

e.Focusgroups: Recordings and transcripts of focus group discussions;

f.Keyinformant interviews: Recordings and transcripts of key informant interviews;

g.Preparationof a background paper detailing the entire data collection process, samplingmethods, and how the data should be used.

FUNDING SOURCE

The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:

• BB: Bank Budget
• TF0C7153: SABER

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility restrictions apply:

• [Please type list of restrictions]

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now

NOTES

Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.

Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.

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