Background
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF currently works in 151 countries through its national member associations and collaborative partners, supported by a global secretariat.
IPPF Member Associations (MAs) are independent, non-governmental organizations championing the SRHR needs of their local populations, especially the most marginalized. They work with young people, ensuring they are fully literate in the skills they need to manage their health and to engage in safe and fulfilling intimate relationships.
IPPF is currently implementing its 2023-2028 Strategy. As part of the Results Framework which monitors achievements against this Strategy, IPPF is planning to commission a series of research studies to monitor progress and gather learning for three of the indicators in IPPF’s Results Framework. The relevant indicators are:
Indicator 6: Shifts in perception and attitudes in relation to gender equality and inclusion across the Federation and the communities we serve.
Indicator 7: Quality, reach and impact of CSE, youth-centred care, and progress in youth engagement in the Federation.
Indicator 8: IPPF's contribution in supporting social movements and defending activists.
For each indicator, a set of proposed research questions has been identified and a sample of countries selected. Each study will be carried out on an initial basis in the first half of 2024, and then repeated at intervals throughout the period of the IPPF Strategy, up to 2028, so that each study is carried out up to three times in total. Research briefs for each Indicator covering the work to be carried out and the sample of countries / member associations selected are attached in Annex 1.
Monitoring progress against these indicators is an important undertaking for IPPF, as they represent significant pathways to demonstrate how IPPF is achieving its goals and objectives from the Strategy in these areas of work and to gather learning to strengthen impact. Results will be reported in IPPF’s Annual Performance Report and will be disseminated internally and externally through other channels.
Contract Purpose
- IPPF is looking to contract for the provision of research services for the three impact studies to be carried out in 2024. One study will be commissioned for each Indicator, i.e. three studies in total. Proposals can be submitted to conduct one or more studies from the same contractor.
- The contractor will be responsible for leading the research, including engagement with IPPF staff (at regional and global levels), research management, design, data collection, analysis and reporting.
- IPPF staff will oversee the contract and will provide support and guidance throughout the research (e.g. provide relevant documentation, introductions to stakeholders in-country, feedback, clarification of scope, approval of deliverables).
Deliverable/ Dates
- Final approach, methodology and research questions: 18 March 2024
- Data collection and analysis completed: 22 April 2024
- First draft report(s) (including 1-page executive summary): 8 May 2024
- Final reports: 7 June 2024
Interested service provider(s) should submit one technical and one financial proposal for each Indicator for which they are interested in conducting the research. Proposal(s) are to be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Proposal for impact study – Indicator [insert indicator number]’ no later than midnight GMT on 19 February 2024.
Timeline for selection and contracting
Request for proposals published - 31 January 2024
Proposal submission - 19 February 2024, midnight GMT
Contractor selection - 23 February 2024
Contract signed - 1 March 2024
Contract start date - 4 March 2024
