RFP – Assessment of Government of Samoa’s Capacity Development Ecosystem

DT Global invites proposals for RFP – Assessment of Government of Samoa’s Capacity Development Ecosystem. Submissions close on 02 September 2026. DT Global is an international development implementing partner; proposals are submitted to the address given in the notice.

About the Proposal Tautai – Governance for Economic Growth Program will consolidate and build on Australia’s previous investments supporting the Government of Samoa (GoS) to improve fiscal management and promote equitable economic growth. The program will support Australia’s engagement with the GoS and other development partners in policy-driven budget support arrangements, and to complement and support Australia’s other major bilateral investment through the Tautua Samoa Human Development and Social Inclusion program, working in health, education and social protection. The overall objective of Tautai is to promote equitable economic recovery and growth in Samoa with improved fiscal efficiency, reducing the country's vulnerability to debt and external shocks. About DT Global Asia Pacific At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact. For more information, please see www.dt-global.com The Role The Supplier will provide resources for a comprehensive assessment of the Government of Samoa’s capacity development ecosystem and the development of practical, evidence-based and implementation-ready recommendations to strengthen the planning, coordination, financing, delivery, and sustainability of public sector capability development. This includes consideration for the political, institutional, and operational conditions required to enable reform and ensure sustainable action. The assignment will move beyond diagnostic analysis to support the development of tools, governance arrangements, digital transformation, financing options, and collaboration with Samoa’s development partners. A Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), accessibility, safeguarding and workforce wellbeing lens will be applied across all components of the assessment, stakeholder engagement processes, analysis, recommendations and deliverables. Rather than treating these as standalone themes, the assessment will examine how they influence participation, capability development outcomes, leadership opportunities, institutional performance and long-term sustainability across the capacity development ecosystem. The supplier will establish a clear, accessible complaints and referral pathway for participants and stakeholders to raise any grievances or complaints, including safeguarding concerns arising during data collection, consultations or workshops, including protocols for referring Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) or child protection concerns in line with DT Global’s mandatory reporting obligations. The Supplier will undertake the following indicative tasks: Stocktake and ecosystem Mapping. Access capability outcomes from CD investments. Analysis of political economy, financing and institutional arrangements. Develop a CD masterplan. Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Request for Proposal: https://tinyurl.com/3rx6twb6 Selection Criteria Potential Suppliers must address the following criteria in their application. Proposals will be assessed on best overall value for money basis, with technical quality a primary consideration. Demonstrate access to a multidisciplinary team with expertise across the areas outlined below: Team leader/ Capacity Development and Institutional Reform Specialist Governance, Political Economy and Change Management Specialist Public Finance, Financing and Value-for-Money Specialist Learning Systems, Workforce Capability and MERLA Specialist GEDSI, Accessibility, safeguarding and Workforce Wellbeing Specialist Stakeholder Engagement and Samoa Context Specialist Research, Analysis, Report Writing and Project Coordination Support Quality of the technical proposal. At least 15 years’ collective work experience in capacity development including within the Pacific Island contexts or similar small state or development settings. DT Global will award a contract to the Supplier who offers the best overall value for money, considering both the proposal’s technical merit and its pricing competitiveness. How to Apply The Technical proposal must include a statement addressing the selection criteria and outlining proposed methodology for delivery of the services and should also include: details of the Supplier’s profile CVs of specified (key) personnel an indicative workplan with an estimate of total time input (days) evidence of registration (e.g. a copy of a valid Business License / registration certificate) a brief description of how GEDSI, accessibility, cultural inclusion and safeguards considerations will be integrated into the proposed methodology, stakeholder engagement processes and delivery approach confirmation of the Supplier’s ability to apply ethical and do-no-harm approaches throughout consultations, stakeholder engagement and data collection activities a completed Due Diligence Assessment The Financial proposal should present a total cost for the services exclusive of Samoan VAGST incorporating all fees and charges based on the indicative workplan and level of effort outlined in the Supplier’s Technical proposal. The Financial proposal should list all key personnel and provide a breakdown of their estimated input days and daily rate(s). APPLICATIONS CLOSE Suppliers are requested to submit both a Technical and a Financial proposal to