ADDENDUM / CLARIFICATION NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE ZAMBIA PARTNERSHIP COMPACT (2024-2029)

Purpose of this Addendum

Save the Children International (SCI) Zambia issues this Addendum / Clarification No. 1 to correct an inconsistency in the tender documents and to provide a common response to clarification questions received during the tender period. This Addendum forms part of the solicitation documents and applies equally to all prospective bidders.

Except as expressly amended or clarified below, all other requirements, specifications, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions contained in the RFP and Terms of Reference remain unchanged

Bid Submission and Tender Integrity

• All bids must be submitted in accordance with the submission instructions stated in the RFP and must be received no later than the revised deadline above.

• Any bid already submitted may remain sealed and must not be opened before the revised tender closing time. Where the solicitation arrangements permit a bidder to submit a revised bid before closing, only the final valid submission should be considered in accordance with the tender instructions.

• Clarifications under this Addendum are being communicated to all prospective bidders to ensure equal access to the same procurement information.

Acknowledgement

Bidders should take this Addendum / Clarification No. 1 into account when preparing their proposals. No separate acknowledgement is required unless otherwise stated in the tender instructions.

Issued by: Supply Chain / Procurement Team

Save the Children International - Zambia Country Office

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

The closing date for receipt of bids is Tuesday 25th August 2026.

Please see link for SCI Policies:

More details on the addendum, please follow the link; https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K2HNu6uVoGnpzG851gESN1TShhfZQRq4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116810918952368138141&rtpof=true&sd=true

Clarification email: Zambia.Procurement@savethechildren.org

Bid submission email: Zambia.Tenders@savethechildren.org

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable consultants are not found.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter