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Following the approval of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Accelerated Funding for school feeding program in 15 districts, Save the Children working with the Ministry of Education will be facilitating the procurement and delivery of maize, beans and other food items to Schools in the districts.

Save the Children is therefore inviting reliable suppliers for the provision of high-quality Maize and Beans. We are looking for bulk suppliers capable of meeting the specified quantity, quality, and delivery timelines as outlined below.

Requirements:

• Product: Maize and Beans
• Quantity Needed: Maize 12,892.98 metric tons and Beans 2148.83 metric tons
• Quality Standards: Maize: Grade A, moisture content ≤13.5%, clean and free from impurities
• Beans: preferably kabulangeti/Sugar Beans Grade A, moisture content ≤14%, free from contaminants and debris
• Delivery Location: Chongwe, Chikankata, Choma, Kalomo, Livingstone, Mazabuka, Pemba, Kaoma, Luampa, Lukulu, Mitete, Nkeyema, Chisamba, Kapiri Mposhi, Kabwe
• Delivery Timeline:

Supplier Eligibility:

• Must have a proven track record in maize and Beans supply
• Must provide quality certification for the maize and Beans
• Ability to meet delivery deadlines and standards
• Must have all relevant legal and trade documents

Application Process:

Interested suppliers should submit their proposals, which must include:

1. Company Profile
2. Quotation for Maize and Beans Supply (including transportation cost)
3. Quality Assurance Certificate
4. Past Performance Records

Please send all Proposals to Zambia.Tenders@savethechildren.org with the subject ‘Supply and delivery of Beans and maize`.

For inquiries reach out to: zambia.procurement@savethechildren.org

Deadline for Submission: This is an emergency call and bids should be submitted by Midnight 18th of November 2024.

Note: This is huge undertaking and will consider all suppliers with the capacity to supply the commodities. Quantity details are shared on the link provided:

Save the children reserves the right to readvertise if suitable applicants 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.