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EoI - Baseline Study for SEEDLING Project

Issued by NIRMAN · via SAMS-STC — social-sector RFPs & tenders

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Published
21 Oct 2026
Closes
28 Oct 2026, 23:59 UTC
Reference
1253
Location
Location India · Issued Oct 21, 2026, India
Sector
Research, Studies & Evaluation
Type
services

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NIRMAN in India has published a request for proposals in research, studies & evaluation: “EoI - Baseline Study for SEEDLING Project”. Submissions close on 28 October 2026, 7 days from today. Quote reference 1253 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 14 open research, studies & evaluation notices in India on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through SAMS-STC — social-sector RFPs & tenders, not through FreeTender.

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Expression of Interest (EOI) Baseline Study for SEEDLING Project

About NIRMAN

NIRMAN (www.nirmanodisha.org ) is a grassroots organisation working on sustainable development across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Assam. The organisation focuses on agroecology, natural resource management, and strengthening community institutions for climate resilience and environmental justice.

About the Project

The SEEDLING Project aims to build climate awareness among children and youth, communities through building resilient communities where children and youth lead climate action, households adopt sustainable practices, and local institutions integrate climate priorities into planning processes. The project will be implemented across 87 villages covering 3000 households in Tumudibandh block in Kandhamal dist. Odisha. Purpose of the Assignment NIRMAN invites Expression of Interest from qualified consultants or agencies to undertake a baseline study for the SEEDLING Project. The study will establish benchmark values for key indicators related to awareness, carbon, climate resilience, governance, and natural resource mapping.

Scope of Work

The assignment will include:

  • Assessment of awareness among children and youth on climate change and environmental rights
  • Analysis of youth engagement in environmental governance and local institutions
  • Measurement of carbon baseline including soil carbon and biomass
  • Assessment of climate resilient agriculture practices, household fuel use, and water security
  • Review of awareness and integration of INRM among PRI representatives
  • Participatory GIS mapping of land, forest, and water resources
  • Development of baseline values and monitoring systems for project indicators. (Please read the details Scope of work in Annex-1)

Methodology The study will follow a mixed method approach:

  • Household survey and structured questionnaires
  • Participatory Rural Appraisal with children and youth
  • Focus group discussions and key informant interviews
  • Soil sampling and biomass measurement
  • GIS and GPS based resource mapping

Deliverables

  • Inception report with detailed methodology and tools
  • Clean dataset and documentation
  • GIS maps of natural resources
  • Draft and final baseline report with clear indicator benchmarks
  • Presentation of findings

Duration The assignment is expected to be completed within 10 to 12 weeks from the date of contract.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Proven experience in conducting baseline studies and rural research
  • Expertise in climate change, agriculture, or natural resource management
  • Experience in participatory methods and working with communities
  • Skills in GIS mapping and data analysis
  • Strong report writing experience

Submission Details Interested consultants or agencies should submit:

  • Technical proposal with approach and work plan
  • Financial proposal
  • CVs of key team members/ organisaton legal entity and experience
  • Relevant work experience

Submission Deadline: 28th Oct. 2026

Contact: [contact details removed]

Please submit the EOI with Technical proposal and Financial Proposal addressed to Executive Director, NIRMAN: with Subject- EOI for Baseline study of SEEDLING Project Email -[contact details removed] OR Hard copies to the following address Executive Director, NIRMAN, Matrukrupa, S-2/15 (1st Floor) Niladri Vihar, P.O.- Sailashree Vihar, Bhubaneswar- pin 7501021 NIRMAN reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning any reason. For detailed information, please check the complete version of the EoI attached below.

Download Attachment: EOI and Scope of work _SEEDLING project baseline study.doc

Organisation: NIRMAN

Listed on the SAMS-STC social-sector RFP board.

Context for bidders

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