08 Apr 2019
8 April 2019
To All Vendors of Arabic Language Training
INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR PROVISION OF ARABIC LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR SINGAPORE EMBASSY IN RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The Embassy hereby invites quotations for provision of the above service for a Diplomatic Officer of the Singapore Foreign Service during the period 30 June to 12 December 2019. At the end of the training, he is expected to achieve Intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic equivalent to B2 of the Common European Framework of References (CEFR).
2 Interested vendor may bid for provision of the service by completing the Annex below. Completed annex is to be submitted to the address below in a sealed envelope marked “For Arabic Language Course”:
Singapore Embassy in Riyadh
Diplomatic Quarter (near roundabout no 5)
Riyadh 11693
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Please note that the Embassy is opened for bid submission from 0800 hrs on 8 April 0800 hrs till 1200 hrs on 16 April 2019. Any bids received after the above period will not be considered.
3 For reference, bids submitted will be evaluated according to the criteria listed in the table below:
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S/No |
Criteria |
Weightage (100%) |
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1 |
Submission of Annex A |
Mandatory |
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2 |
Suitability of Proposal
|
50% |
|
3 |
Price Competitiveness
|
40% |
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4 |
Track Record and Relevant Experience Based on references’ feedback |
10% |
4 The Embassy does not bind itself to accept the lowest, the whole or any quote. Interested vendors may obtain the quotation documents from the Singapore Embassy. Information released to you is strictly confidential and shall be used strictly for the purpose of preparing the proposal. By accepting to participate in the quote, you undertake not to share or divulge any information to third parties under any circumstances. Please contact the undersigned at 011-480 3855 if you have any queries.
Yours sincerely
Lee Sun Chun
First Secretary
Singapore Embassy in Riyadh
ANNEX
Proposal for Arabic Language Training:
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No. |
Mandatory Requirements |
Proposal (To be completed by Vendor) |
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1 |
Expected Proficiency
To train MFA Officer to reach an expected proficiency of at least Intermediate B2 CEFR in Arabic within 24 weeks. |
Officer’s Expected Proficiency: ___________
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2 |
Training Format
To train MFA officer using group classes/ private classes/ combination of group and private classes.
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Able to provide preferred training format: Yes/No |
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3 |
Training Dates:
To train MFA officer from 30 June 2019 to 12 December 2019
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Able to provide training from 30 June 2019 to 12 December 2019: Yes/No
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4 |
Training Hours
To provide 600 hours (at least 5 hours of training per day for 5 days a week) to officer. |
Able to provide 600 hours (at least 5 hours of training per day for 5 days a week): Yes/No |
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5 |
Venue/Classroom:
To provide a venue/classroom for language training |
Provide venue/classroom: Yes/No |
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6 |
After-class activities or programmes/excursions:
To provide after-class activities or programmes/excursions that enhance the language immersion experience of our officer as part of the programme.
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Provide after-class activities/programmes: Yes/No
Details: |
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7 |
Track Records:
Please provide two references that the school has taught Arabic to, within the last three years. |
Provide two references: Yes/No
Referee 1: Name: Company: Designation: Date completed training: Contact number: Email Address:
Referee 2: Name: Company: Designation: Date completed training: Contact number: Email Address:
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No. |
Additional information |
To be completed by Vendor |
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1 |
School information:
To include a short write-up on the school which includes the school’s affiliations, certifications and awards received, if any. You may also wish to highlight unique features of the school, if any.
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Please attach the files or include a short write-up of the school here. |
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2 |
Tutor’s Profile:
To provide Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the tutor(s), including his/her teaching experience. |
Please attach the files. |
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3 |
Course Outline and Textbooks:
To provide the proposed course outline along with the proposed course content. Also, to indicate the textbooks/ course materials which would be used for training. |
Please attach the files of the course outline and indicate which textbooks the school will be using. |
|
4 |
Assessment:
To conduct at least 2 assessments (i.e. mid-term and at the end of training) and provide progress reports at intervals as requested by the Mission. You may also provide a sample of the progress report.
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Provide at least 2 assessments: Yes/No Provide progress report: Yes/No
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5 |
Attendance Report:
To provide attendance report at the end of training. |
Provide attendance report: Yes/No
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6 |
Certification:
To provide certificate and/or transcripts at the end of training indicating the proficiency attained based on the CEFR scale. You may also provide a sample of the certificate.
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Provide certificate: Yes/No
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Vendor to Note: Please indicate if you are unable to provide any supporting documents as stated in the above table.
Programme for Officer (30 June 2019 to 12 December 2019)
please propose accordingly, indicate a N.A if it’s not applicable for your proposal
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Course |
Start and End Date |
Frequency of Classes |
No. of Hours per Lesson/ No. of Lessons in Total |
Any class cancellation |
Total No. of Hours |
Expected Proficiency Upon Completion |
|
Group Classes only |
|
Daily/Weekly |
E.g. 4 hours per lesson/ 20 sessions in total |
E.g. school closed on 21 July. Make-up class is on ___ July. |
E.g. 80 hours |
E.g. 80 hours = CEFR A1 Additional 80 hours = CEFR A2 |
|
Private Classes only |
|
Daily/Weekly |
Please indicate the minimum and maximum number of hours per day |
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Combination of Group and Private Classes |
|
Daily/Weekly |
No. of hours of Private Classes: Please indicate the minimum and maximum number of hours per day |
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Daily/Weekly |
No. of hours of Group Classes: |
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|
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Price schedule (30 June 2019 to 12 December 2019)
|
Group Classes only |
|
|
Total No. of Hours |
_________ hours |
|
Course Fees |
SR ______ |
|
Course Fees per Hour |
SR ______/hour |
|
Private Classes only |
|
|
Total No. of Hours |
_________ hours |
|
Course Fees |
SR ______ |
|
Course Fees per Hour |
SR ______/hour |
|
Combination of Group and Private Classes |
|
|
Total No. of Hours |
_________ hours |
|
No. of Group Class Hours |
_________ hours |
|
No. of Private Class Hours |
_________ hours |
|
Total Course Fees |
SR ______ |
|
Course Fees per Hour (Group) |
SR ______/hour |
|
Course Fees Per Hour (Private) |
SR ______/hour |
|
Miscellaneous Fees (if any) |
|
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Course Materials |
SR ______ |
|
Registration Fees |
SR ______ |
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Test Fees |
SR ______ |
|
Field Trip (Optional) |
SR ______ |
|
No. of Field Trip Proposed |
______ |
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Additional: ________________ |
SR ______ |
|
Total Estimated Cost (Group) |
SR ______ |
|
Total Estimated Cost (Private) |
SR ______ |
|
Total Estimated Cost (Combination of Group and Private Classes) |
SR ______ |
