Request for Quotation (RFQ) – Photography and Videography Services Panel for MDF Sri Lanka
RFQ Issue Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025
About the Market Development Facility
Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) helps countries in the Indo-Pacific region to grow through improved productivity, economic diversification, competitiveness and trade.
MDF helps business partners and government to identify markets that have high potential to grow, be profitable, and deliver social and environmental value.
Our aim is to do good by supporting good business. MDF supports business investment and innovation that reduces poverty, economically empowers women and combats climate change. We currently operate in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Sri Lanka.
MDF is funded by the Australian Government and co-funded by the New Zealand Government in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. It is implemented by Palladium, in partnership with Swisscontact.
Objective:
MDF Sri Lanka is seeking to engage a panel of professional photography and videography service providers to assist in its visual communications for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
The Service Provider will be responsible for:
– Conceptualising, mapping, and structuring communications products as per MDF’s brief.
– Planning photography/filming in alignment with MDF’s requirements.
– Adding voice-overs, graphics, or animations as per video requirements.
– Editing and revising videos based on MDF feedback.
– Arranging transport/accommodation for outstation assignments.
– Adhering to DFAT and MDF rules and regulations during assignments.
– Producing agreed-upon deliverables in a timely manner.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables:
– Photographs (event coverage, site visits, VIP visits)
– Short documentaries
– Short clips for social media
Experience and Qualifications:
– Creativity and a good eye for visual storytelling.
– Up-to-date knowledge of photographic and video technology, equipment, and techniques.
– Necessary editing technology and equipment.
– Excellent communication and people skills.
– Ability to work independently and efficiently, managing time according to tight deadlines.
– Exceptional attention to detail and quality standards.
– Knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil.
– An existing portfolio of relevant work.
Essential Criteria:
1.The Service Provider must hold the necessary business registration and relevant permits to legally operate in Sri Lanka.
2. Evaluation Criteria:
Technical Evaluation (80% of Total Score):
– Capability and experience (40%)
– Approach to communication and meeting deadlines (35%)
– Key personnel (25%)
Financial Evaluation (20% of Total Score):
– Like-for-like price comparison of all technically suitable offers.
How to Apply:
1. Register your interest by sending your organization name, contact person, and contact details to the Contact Person by email on or before Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 5:00 PM Sri Lanka Time.
2. Click on the Apply button to download and submit completed Supplier Response Form Part A & Part B by email to the Contact Person on or before the Closing Date and Time. Indicate the RFQ Title in the subject line.
Closing Date and Time: 7 March 2025 / 5:00 PM Sri Lanka Time
Contact Person: tenders-mdf@thepalladiumgroup.com
For any queries, contact tenders-mdf@thepalladiumgroup.com.
Thank you for your interest in this procurement opportunity. We look forward to receiving your quote!
About Palladium
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.
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