Call for Interest for Procurement of Midwifery Training Materials for Schools and Clinical Placement Sites in Somaliland

Call for Interest
Procurement of Midwifery Training Materials for Schools and Clinical Placement Sites in
Somaliland
Somali Midwives for Improving Lives and Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health – SMILES Project

1. Background
   The Somaliland Nursing & Midwives Association (SLNMA) is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers
   to provide midwifery training equipment and supplies for the provision of midwifery training equipment
   and supplies. The materials will be used to equip skills laboratories in midwifery schools and learning
   corners in hospitals located in Hargeisa and Burao, Somaliland.

2. Organizational Background
   The Somaliland Nursing and Midwifery Association (SLNMA) is a national professional body dedicated
   to advancing the standards, education, and practice of nursing and midwifery in Somaliland. It serves as a
   unifying platform for nurses and midwives, advocating for their professional interests while promoting
   high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based healthcare services. SLNMA works to strengthen the capacity of
   healthcare professionals through continuous education, training programs, and professional development
   initiatives. The association plays a key role in supporting policy development, improving healthcare
   delivery systems, and ensuring that nursing and midwifery practices align with international standards. In
   collaboration with local and international partners, SLNMA contributes to improving maternal, newborn,
   and community health outcomes across Somaliland. It is also committed to empowering its members,
   enhancing leadership within the profession, and promoting research and innovation in healthcare.

3. Project Background
   The SMILES project is a 5-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and led by CARE Int. Canada,
   in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM), CARE Int. Somalia, Somalia Midwives
   Association (SOMA), Puntland Association of Midwives (PAM) and the Somaliland Nursing and
   Midwifery Association (SLNMA). The Ultimate Outcome of this project is to contribute to improved SRHR
   for Somali women and adolescent girls (ages 15–49) in targeted areas of Somalia and Somaliland. The
   project tackles key SRHR barriers by strengthening the supply of qualified midwives and rights-based,
   gender-responsive services (Outcome 1100). The project partners with six midwifery schools to strengthen
   their ability to provide high-quality, rights-based, and gender-responsive pre-service education, while also
   support midwives and other healthcare professionals at clinical placement sites where students gain
   practical experience. This is being done by building and expanding on the achievement of Strengthening
   Midwifery Education and Practice in Somalia (SMEPS) project, implemented by UNFPA, CAM, SOMA,
   PAM and SLNMA. SMEPS project supported the training of tutors and clinical instructors in the revised
   curriculum, provided supportive supervision in midwifery schools and health facilities, and enabled

   students to attend school. In SMILES, the consortium is continuing to strengthen midwifery education and
   practice by fully integrating the revised curriculum as well as new tools in education and health institutions,
   enhancing student evaluation processes, addressing the gaps that are still present in both schools and clinical
   placements to make sure quality learning opportunities are available to midwifery students.
   Observations conducted by project stakeholders have identified gaps in the implementation of the threeyear midwifery curriculum, particularly in the alignment of both classroom-based teaching and clinical
   training with the approved curriculum. In practice, the content delivered in schools and during students’
   clinical placements does not always fully reflect the curriculum requirements.
   To strengthen the quality and consistency of midwifery education across both learning environments—
   midwifery schools and hospitals—the project is implementing and planning several complementary
   interventions, including supportive supervision, gap training, mentoring, and coaching.
   The availability of appropriate and consistent training equipment and supplies is an important component
   of these efforts. Equipping school skills laboratories and hospital learning corners with essential simulation
   equipment and training materials will support practical learning and help strengthen the delivery of
   education in line with the three-year midwifery curriculum. This approach will contribute to improving the
   quality and consistency of clinical education while strengthening the link between theoretical instruction
   and practical application.

4. Objectives & Scope of work
   The objective of this procurement is to provide the equipment and supplies required to strengthen practical
   midwifery education and clinical training in Somaliland.
   This Call for Expressions of Interest covers two distinct procurement scopes:
   • Scope 1, Midwifery Schools: Supply and delivery of equipment and supplies to two designated
   midwifery schools, in accordance with the quantities and technical specifications outlined in Annex
   A.
   • Scope 2, Clinical placements: Supply and delivery of equipment and supplies to four designated
   hospitals, in accordance with the quantities and technical specifications outlined in Annex A.
   Applicants must submit two separate financial quotations, one for each scope, as part of a single proposal.
   Each quotation must clearly identify all associated costs.
   Each scope will be evaluated independently against the established evaluation criteria. SLNMA reserves
   the right to award both scopes to a single supplier or to award each scope to a different supplier, based on
   the evaluation results and best value for money. The procurement may therefore result in one or two
   contracts.
   The selected offeror will be expected to:
   • Supply the midwifery training equipment and materials specified in the procurement list and in
   accordance with the required quantities and technical specifications set out in Annex A.
   • Ensure that all equipment and supplies are new, of appropriate quality, fit for their intended educational
   and clinical training purposes, and compliant with any applicable standards.
   • Package, ship, and transport the equipment and supplies to the agreed receiving point in Somaliland
   within the agreed schedule.

Applicants may submit quotations for either or both scopes, provided that each quotation is
submitted separately and respects the corresponding budget ceiling.
The timeline for the assignment is expected to fall between October and December 2026. Flexibility can
be discussed.
7. Submission Instructions
Proposal content requirement: Applicants should submit a complete proposal including:
• A detailed financial quotation for one or both procurement scopes under this single Call for
Expressions of Interest, as follows:
o Scope 1, Midwifery Schools Labs: Supply and delivery of equipment and supplies intended
for the designated midwifery schools.
o Scope 2, Learning Corners at Clinical placements: Supply and delivery of equipment and
supplies intended for the designated hospitals.
Applicants may apply for either scope individually or for both scopes. Applicants bidding on both
scopes must submit two separate, itemized financial quotations, one for each scope, as part of a
single proposal.
Each quotation must be prepared based on the corresponding quantities and technical specifications
outlined in Annex A. It must indicate the unit price and total price for each item, as well as the
overall proposed cost in USD, including packaging, shipping, transportation to the respective
delivery locations in Hargeisa and Burao, applicable taxes, duties, fees, and any other associated
costs.
• Product documentation, including technical data sheets, photographs, manufacturer specifications,
or other documentation demonstrating that the proposed items meet the requirements set out in
Annex A.
• Shipping and transportation plan, including the proposed shipping method, receiving point, and
estimated delivery timeline.
• Warranty and after-sales support information, including warranty periods, replacement
arrangements for defective or damaged items, availability of spare parts where applicable, and any
technical support provided.
• Company profile and registration information, including the legal name of the company, contact
information, and relevant business registration details.
• Relevant experience, particularly in supplying midwifery, maternal and newborn health, clinical
simulation, or medical training equipment and supplies.
• Referencesfor comparable contracts, preferably involving health facilities, educational institutions,
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NGOs, UN agencies, or similar organizations.
• Validity period of the quotation/proposal.
Evaluation and Contract Award:
Language of Proposal: Proposal must be submitted in English.
Questions: Questions regarding the current Call for Interest may be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than
November 10, 2026 to Farah Mohamed, SLNMA SMILES Project Coordinator at: [email protected].
8. Instructions for Submission of Proposals
Proposals must be received no later than 20 November 2026 , at 5:00 PM EAT, at: [email protected].
Please submit your proposal electronically in PDF format.
• Subject line: Procurement of Midwifery Training Materials for Somaliland
• File name: SupplierName_SMILES-CFI_Proposal
Note: Any proposal received after the above date and time will not be considered.