Tender: Printing services for the period January 2021 to December 2021

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR PRINTING MKULIMA MBUNIFU MAGAZINE

ABOUT MKULIMA MBUNIFU (MkM)

Mkulima Mbunifu (MkM) Magazine is a Farmer Communication Programme project that is implemented in Tanzania since July 2011 with support from Biovision Foundation, Switzerland and Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT), Nairobi, Kenya.  The publication aims to provide information to smallholder farmers to enable them adopt improved sustainable agriculture technologies and practices. It also aims to provide information to extension workers, researchers and students and to sensitize them on the available technologies and what needs to be done to improve the lifestyle of smallholder farmers in Tanzania. Government and private institutions, CBOs, NGOs, farmers groups, extension officers and individuals continue to support contents and distribution of the magazine.

The purpose of the project is to enhance economic, social and environmental livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Tanzania through increased adoption of ecologically sustainable agriculture (ESA) and improved agricultural productivity.  One of its project objectives is timely production of ESA themed monthly MkM magazine with content and design that is attractive, relevant to farmer needs, and credible.

Mkulima Mbunifu Magazine seeks to support smallholder farmers by providing education on Ecological Sustainable Agriculture practices through printing 15,000 copies of Mkulima Mbunifu magazine every month. The magazine is distributed to farmers groups, schools and institutions, NGOS, CBO, extensions and individuals farmers across the country.  estimated to reach more than 125,000 farmers in Tanzania through its print version.

Mkulima Mbunifu Magazine is looking for a qualified and reputable firm to provide printing services for the period January 2021 to December 2021.

The assignment

We expect 15,000 copies printed each month. However, the number of copies of MkM magazine may vary from month to month. The exact quantities will be as specified in the monthly quotations.

Printing specifications

Requirements for printing services

• Equipment and materials necessary to perform the service as well as potential for outsourcing, and support services to enable successfully printing and delivery of each edition of magazine. This includes proficiency in written and spoken Kiswahili.

• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies.
• Printing should be of the highest standard and meet BvAT’s conditions for value for money.
• Proven experience, samples are required.
• The company or individual be fully registered and based in Tanzania with easy access to Mkulima Mbunifu.
• Agreement will be for a period of one year with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds.

Description of work

• Mkulima Mbunifu will provide the printer with monthly print of MkM in PDF and In Design versions on CD or USB Flash Drive.
• The Printer will provide Mkulima Mbunifu with proofs of the magazine for reviews and approval prior to printing.
• Upon completion of the printing, the Printer will be responsible for delivering 15,000 copies of the magazine each month to Mkulima Mbunifu office, Sakina, Majengo Road (Elerai Construction block) P.O.Box 14402 Arusha, Tanzania. The tentative timeline for delivering the printed magazine is 5^th day of every month.

Outputs/ Deliverables

• High quality prints of MkM magazine in line with MkM branding requirements and within specified deadlines.
• Any other output specified by the Project Manager for each assignment.
• Mkulima Mbunifu will hold all copyrights to the published material.

How to Apply

Interested candidates/firms should submit the following:

• A detailed company profile;
• A one-page write-up showing why you are most suitable to offer this printing service.
• References list.
• Copy of catalogue or samples of the design work, if available.
• Financial quotation the total cost of conducting the assignment with a clear breakdown of costs for 12 editions of 15,000 copies each as per provided in the printing specifications.

Interested applicants who meet the qualifications required can submit expression of interest with the above mentioned documents to info@mkulimambunifu.org with the subject heading: Printing Services for MkM Magazine.

The closing date for applications is 5^th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.