Swisscontact - Bangladesh
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT FOR SWISSCONTACT’S PROGRESS PROJECT

Introduction

Swisscontact, the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation, headquartered in Zurich, was established in 1959 by the Swiss private sector and academia to promote sustainable development cooperation. Swisscontact advances economic, social, and ecological progress by enabling people to successfully integrate into local commercial life. It creates opportunities for individuals to improve their living conditions through their own efforts. With a focus on systemic interventions in the private sector, Swisscontact strengthens local and global value chains. Across its projects, the organisation expands access to professional training, fosters local entrepreneurship, connects people to financial service providers, and promotes efficient resource use—all to generate employment and income opportunities.

As part of its efforts in Bangladesh, Swisscontact implements the Promoting Green Growth in the Ready-Made Garments Sector through Skills (PROGRESS) project which is funded by the Embassy of Sweden and the Embassy of Switzerland. The project supports RMG factories to advance in green transition by building their resilience and competitiveness. The PROGRESS project drives sustainable growth in the RMG sector through a market-driven approach.

PROGRESS facilitates partnerships between CSPs and RMG factories to deliver commercially viable solutions. Especially, the project strengthens the local service market, enabling factories to access affordable solutions and digital tools to support their decarbonisation journey. Additionally, by leveraging collaborations with international brands, PROGRESS ensures solutions are aligned with industry demand. The ultimate objective is to increase the retention rates and income of the workers, including 60% women while fostering improved productivity, and environmental and social compliance at factory level. To effectively document these efforts, high-quality photographs are required to capture implementation processes, challenges, and key learnings. These visuals will be used in organizational and project reports, regular presentations, and advocacy efforts with key stakeholders.

The Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the key tasks to be undertaken as part of the assessment.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) refers to the Terms of Reference (TOR) for “PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT FOR SWISSCONTACT’S PROGRESS PROJECT”. The ToR is attached here in this document. Please find the below link.

Find the ToR here

The ToR is also available in the Swisscontact Bangladesh website. Please click the link:

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT

All interested firms are required to submit the following documents:  

  1. A technical proposal (maximum 15 pages, Aptos 11-point font, single spacing) outlining the bidder's understanding of the ToR, proposed approach and methodology, team structure and implementation  plan, along with CVs/resumes of proposed photographers and key personnel, and relevant portfolio/work samples.
  2. A separate financial proposal setting out a detailed budget for the assignment (in BDT).
  3. A summary of relevant services provided during the last 3 years.
  4. A list of the existing clientele of the organisation.
  5. A Certificate of Incorporation (or Trade License, as applicable)
  6. Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  7. Business Identification Number (BIN).
  8. Latest PSR (Proof of Submission of the Return).
  9. A signed statement testifying that all information contained within the proposal is correct and true.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

The proposal must be submitted (Financial and Technical proposal separately) via email to [email protected] by 7 November 2026. The email subject line must state: Proposal for Photography Assignment for Swisscontact’s PROGRESS Project
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Only shortlisted vendors/firms will be called for the next steps.

Swisscontact reserves the right to accept or reject any application, in part or full, or cancel the entire procurement process without assigning any reason whatsoever. Submission of an application does not guarantee the award of the contract.