Key Tender Details

Scope of Work

The selected research agency will be responsible for undertaking a mixed-method baseline assessment on TB and nutrition in Vaishali district, Bihar. The assignment will include quantitative surveys, qualitative enquiries, data analysis and evidence synthesis to support REACH’s family-centred TB and nutrition intervention.

The broad scope includes:

1. Baseline Nutritional Assessment
   Assess nutritional status and vulnerabilities among People with TB and their household contacts using indicators such as Body Mass Index, Mid Upper Arm Circumference, comorbidities including HIV and diabetes, and substance use indicators such as tobacco and alcohol use.
2. KAP and Treatment Experience Assessment
   Evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practices related to TB and nutrition, health-seeking behaviour, household food insecurity, access to support systems, treatment experiences, and barriers or facilitators to treatment completion and recovery.
3. Dietary Practices and Preferences Mapping
   Understand local food habits, dietary practices, food preferences and consumption patterns to support the design of suitable nutrition baskets for TB-affected households.
4. Evidence Review and Synthesis
   Compile and synthesize published literature, case studies and evidence on the relationship between TB and undernutrition, including national and global nutrition interventions for TB-affected families.

Methodology Expected

REACH expects the selected agency to adopt a mixed-methods research approach, including:

1. Quantitative cross-sectional surveys
2. Qualitative enquiries among TB-affected households
3. Household-level assessment
4. Literature and case-study review
5. Data analysis and reporting

Eligible participants will include People with TB whose current facility is in Vaishali district, along with their household contacts. PwTB may include those who completed treatment within the last six months and those currently undergoing treatment after completing at least three months.

Indicative Sample Size

The RFP mentions that the agency may suggest a different sample size with proper justification.

Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria

The RFP is open to research agencies with relevant experience and capacity to undertake public health, nutrition, TB-related, community health or household-level baseline assessments. Agencies should be able to demonstrate technical capability, research experience and an appropriate team for the proposed assignment.

Expected eligibility indicators include:

1. Legal registration of the agency
2. Relevant prior experience in research, baseline studies, surveys or public health assessments
3. Capacity to conduct mixed-method research
4. Ability to deploy a qualified lead researcher
5. Experience in similar development sector, health, TB, nutrition or community-based assignments
6. Ability to submit technical and financial proposals as per RFP requirements

Financial Criteria

The RFP does not specify any minimum turnover, net worth, EMD or tender fee requirement. However, agencies must submit a detailed financial proposal in INR, including budget break-up for the proposed assignment.

Tender Fee and EMD

No tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit has been mentioned in the available RFP details. Therefore, bidders should treat these as not applicable unless specified in the complete RFP document.

Submission Guidelines

Interested agencies must submit their proposal by email to:

opportunities@reachindia.org.in

The email subject line should be:

“Baseline Assessment - for TB and nutrition intervention in Vaishali district”

The deadline for proposal submission is June 30, 2026.

Queries related to the RFP may be sent to the same email address with the subject line for Vaishali RFP queries. REACH will accept questions only until June 25, 2026 and will not respond to queries after this date.

Only shortlisted agencies will be contacted for further discussion.

Important Dates

Document Checklist

Applicants should include the following documents in their submission: