Summary of Expression of Interest (EoI) in terms of Tender Notice and

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Vision and Mission of BBS (Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics):

Vision
Prepare national statistics of international standards.
Mission
Statistics are prepared in a modern manner for the development and public welfare of the
country and analyzed, stored and published through advanced information technology.

Background of the Assignment:

Blood sample collection from general household selected through appropriate sampling
method, transportation of collected blood samples, preservation and laboratory testing to
generate clinical information regarding both thalassemia and hepatitis-B. The firm should
produce computer generated (prescribed tabular format) reports, data management, data
processing and data analysis for national thalassemia survey. a) Collect blood samples from
different parts of the country through competent and experienced medical technologist and
blood picker assistants; b) Guideline to be prepared for the medical technologist for
collection, preservation and safe transportation of blood. c) Transport safely the collected
blood samples to laboratory for testing thalassemia prevalence and hepatitis-B from different
parts of the country (as per selected sample areas). d) Preserve the collected blood samples
appropriately in an safe and secured way. e) Provide consultancy service by haematologists
during the survey period. f) The firm should use high quality necessary medical requisits
(butterfly needle, syringe, blood collection tube, cold chain box, alcohol pad, bandage, etc.)
for blood sample collection, transportation, and preservation. g) The firm should engage
necessary number of manpower, medical technologists and blood picker assistants for
collecting blood samples from different parts of the country (as per selected sample areas). h)
Generate blood test report by testing the collected blood samples to identify both thalassemia
prevalance and hepatitis-B. i) Collect general demographic information by the blood picker
assistants through BBS approved questionnaire. The questionnaire will be preinstalled as
CAPI apps in the tablets developed and provided by BBS. j) Conduct households listing in the
sampled PSUs and collection of data from all districts of Bangladesh as per survey design, on
the given structured questionnaires on hand held tablets. k) The firm will have to submit
finally produced datasets along with tables to the focal point officer of National Thalassemia
Survey of BBS. l) Produce complete report according to the predetermined format required
for analysis of the survey and provide the reports both in hard and soft copies. m) Preparation
of the draft report and submit the final report in close consultation with Bangladesh Bureau of
Statistics (BBS) based on the results and agreed structure of the report for sharing with all
stakeholders. n) The firm should take ethical clearance from the appropriate authority to
conduct the survey (collect blood sample from various part of the country).
About JVC (Joint Venture Consortium) for the Assignment:

About ADSL as Lead Firm:

Associates for Development Services Limited (ADSL), ISO Certified company in Bangladesh, A
consulting company operating from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is capable of pooling together expertise of
in-house and associated resource persons from developed and developing countries to address
development issues facing the developing countries from 1999 [24 years]. ADSL’s resource
persons are drawn from academic and research institutes and from public and private sector entities.
ADSL’s approach to consulting for change strongly emphasizes on research needs and advocates
recognition of research-policy linkages to achieve sustainable socio-economic changes.
ADSL is currently concentrating on selected development projects in Bangladesh and in the South
Asian countries. In recent years, ADSL has worked in projects in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and
Sri Lanka. ADSL is registered with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank as a
consulting firm (CMS number 002514). Apart from projects financed by the World Bank and ADB,
ADSL provides consulting services to projects supported by IFC, DFID, EC, NORAD, JICA, and
UN organizations.
A list of relevant health projects is given below:
 Consulting Services for Project Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PPM&E)
Services (Service Package No: SD-2) under Urban Primary Health Care Services
Delivery Project - Additional Financing (UPHCSDP-AF), funded by ADB, April 2023 to
Present
 Assessment of Healthcare Providers in Bangladesh, funded by WHO
 Program Support Office (PSO) – Health Nutrition and Population Sector Program
(HNPSP), funded by The World Bank
 Technical Assistance for Updating National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020 for
National Malaria Control Programme under Communicable Diseases control (CDC) OP
 Technical Assistance for Services Procurement Consultancy for the Procurement
Logistics and Management Cell (PLMC) Component under Physical Facilities
Development (PFD) Operational Plan (OP)
 Providing Financial and Administrative Support to Implement the Improved DSF
Initiative of the MOHFW under Technical Assistance of WHO under Health, Population
and Nutrition Sector Development Program (HPNSDP), financed by Joint Donor
Technical Assistance Fund (JDTAF)
 ADB PPTA 4986-BAN: Urban Public and Environmental Health Sector Development
Program
 ADB TA No. 4165-BAN: Second Urban Primary Health Care Project in Bangladesh
 Beneficiary Incidence Analysis (BIA) Study for the Health Economics Unit of the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
 Study on Public Expenditure Review (PER) in the Bangladesh Health Sector, 2003-04
 An Evaluation of NGO Contracting in Bangladesh Health Sector, funded by The World
Bank
 EC Support to the Health, Nutrition and Population Sector Programme (CRIS 17585) UN
Collaborative Health Initiative in the Chittagong Hill Tracts Assessment of a Project
Proposal and Development of Alternative Options, funded by EC
 Mid-term Review of Thematic project SANTE/2004/80420: Working towards Safe
Motherhood in South Asia: Increasing Access to Maternal Health Services for Poor
Women in Rural Bangladesh, funded by EC
 Support Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in Designing a Proposal for a
Monitoring System for a Demand Side Financing Scheme in Bangladesh, funded by EC

About GTCBL:
Grant Thornton Consulting Bangladesh Limited (GTCBL) a full member firm of Grant Thornton
International, one of the world’s leading professional services firms with over 58,000 Grant Thornton
People, across 138 countries, focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the
communities in which we live and work.
 Grant Thornton Consulting enjoys a position of leadership in its areas of expertise based on
formidable credentials, dynamism and superior quality of qualified and diverse human
resources.
 We provide services, principally in areas of transaction advisory, corporate finance, strategy
and growth, structured finance, restructuring, governance risk and compliance, social policy,
human resource management, organizational development and technology solutions.
 We work closely with other Grant Thornton practices in the region to provide global reach
with local know-how.
 All services are provided in strict accordance with the international quality standards set out
by Grant Thornton International.
A list of relevant health projects is given below:
 Non-Consulting Services (SD-28): COVID-19 Awareness and Trainings (Lot 2: Online
Training for Doctors)
 Biennial Fiduciary (Financial, Procurement, Governance, Service Delivery) Reviews for the
Urban Primary Health Care Services Delivery Project-Additional Financing (Loan 3705) for
FY2018- FY2019, FY2019-FY2020, and FY2020-FY2021.
 Sinovac Biotech (Bangladesh) Ltd.
 ESCO Lifesciences Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd.
 Conducting physical inventory (of current stock) and commodity audit of FY 2018-19”
(Package No: PSSM/SD-02 and Proposals No: DGFP/L&S- 2/Commodity Audit/2019-
20/109/2020/1961)”

About Lal PathLabs Bangladesh:

“As one of the top pathology labs in India, Dr Lal PathLabs has a very strong focus on hiring and
retaining top quality manpower to drive our different departments within and outside the labs. Despite
our size, we maintain an environment that nurtures some of the top thinkers in India in their
respective fields of expertise.
Over 3000 individuals work at the Dr Lal PathLabs in India with over 55 percent of the staff in
laboratory functions. We have a qualified team of 147 pathology specialists, 8 Radiologists, 13
Microbiologists, 5 Biochemists and 11 specialists with doctorate degrees. Also, there is a growing
pool of young leadership from top institutions like AFMC, IIMs, IITs, XLRI, SP JAIN amongst
others.”
Dr. Lal PathLabs, Rohini is NABL certified pathology lab in India. It is also among the few Indian
laboratories which accredited by CAP (College of American Pathologists) and certified by ISO 9001
(International Organization of Standardization). Dr. Lal PathLabs has been established in Bangladesh
on September 2011. Our corporate partners in Bangladesh are:
Compliance Status of the Assignment:

Ref.
Particulars
No.
A) Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required
a) Must have significant knowledge about thalassemia disease and at least 15 years of work
experience in diagnosing or preventing thalassemia diseases.
ADSL have 24 years’ experience and JV member Dr. Lal PathLabs Bangladesh Ltd have 12
years’ experience knowledge about thalassemia disease and have work experience in
diagnosing or preventing thalassemia diseases.
b) Must have a dedicated diagnostic lab to screen and test the blood samples to identify the
prevalent thalassemia blood.
Dr. Lal PathLabs Bangladesh has a dedicated diagnostic lab to screen and test the blood
samples to identify the prevalent thalassemia blood across 64 districts through B2B and B2C
partners.
c) The diagnostic lab must have the necessary approval from the competent authority of the
government.
Dr. Lal PathLabs has the necessary approval from the competent authority of the government.
License No: HSM4510304
Reg. Code: HSM46743
Approved Year: 2023-2024 [Renewal]
Expiry Date: 30 June 2024

d) The lab should have enough facilities to diagnose thalassemia with more than 300 daily
samples for the proposed survey.
Dr. Lal PathLabs Bangladesh has more than enough facilities to diagnose thalassemia with
more than 300 daily samples for the proposed survey through our B2B and B2C partners.

e) Experience in successfully conducting thalassemia-related surveys will get preference.

Lead Firm ADSL and JV member GTCBL have experience in successfully conducting
thalassemia-related surveys. We have incorporated it in EOI documents.
f) Experience of successful completion of health-related studies with the government of
Bangladesh will get preference.
Lead Firm ADSL and JV member GTCBL have experience of successful completion of health-
related studies with the government of Bangladesh. We have incorporated it in EOI documents.
g) Should have a well-facilitated laboratory for blood preservation and testing facilities.

Infrastructure of Dr. Lal PathLabs Bangladesh:

 Controlled environment: Dr. Lal PathLabs Bangladesh has a controlled environment
with consistent temperature, humidity, and air pressure to maintain the integrity of
blood samples and reagents.
 Dedicated spaces: Separate areas are designated for different activities, such as blood
processing, testing, storage, and waste disposal, to prevent contamination and ensure
workflow efficiency.
 Safety features: Proper ventilation, biosafety cabinets, and waste disposal systems are
crucial to protect staff from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Equipment Dr. Lal PathLabs Bangladesh:
 Advanced blood bank equipment: This includes centrifuges, blood bank refrigerators
and freezers, automated blood typing and testing systems, and equipment for blood
component separation.
 Information technology systems: A laboratory information system (LIS) is essential
for tracking blood samples, managing test results, and ensuring traceability throughout
the process.
 Calibration and maintenance: Regular calibration and maintenance of equipment are
critical to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
Personnel Dr. Lal PathLabs Bangladesh:
 Qualified staff: The lab is staffed by qualified personnel with expertise in blood
banking, transfusion medicine, and laboratory testing procedures.
 Training and continuing education: Ongoing training and education are essential for
staff to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in blood banking
and testing.
 Quality control and assurance: The lab has a robust quality control and assurance
program to monitor the accuracy and reliability of testing procedures.
 h) Should have enough hematologists to provide consultancy services during the survey period.
JV Member Dr. LalPath Labs Bangladesh have enough hematologists to provide consultancy
services during the survey period

i) Should have valid registration from respective government authority/valid Trade License,
VAT, and TIN Registration and audit report for the last 03 (three) years (where
applicable).

Lead Firm ASDL and JV Member GTCBL and Dr. LalPath Labs Bangladesh have valid
registration from respective government authority/valid Trade License, VAT, and TIN
Registration and audit report for the last 03 (three) years. We have incorporated it in this EOI
documents.

j) Joint Venture (JV) firms can also apply with the original copy of the JV agreement.
Original JV Agreement worth 300 BDT non-judicial stamp prepared by Joint Venture (JV)
firms and accordingly signed by JV members and have been incorporated in EOI documents.

In Addition,

PRITI Research & Consultancy Limited have been added as Sub-Consultant. PRITI has vast experience has survey field.

PRITI Research & Consultancy Limited is a Market, Social & Business Research & Consultancy Company situated at
Kazipara, Mirpur in Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh. PRITI is the abbreviation of Participatory Research & Innovative
Technical Initiatives. PRITI is a result of combined efforts where young energetic, highly experienced and national
leading sector specialists are engaged. PRITI follows the “PARTICIPATORY METHODS” for conducting all types of
research works where both parties (PRITI Research & Consultancy Limited and Clients) work together for data
reliability, validity, authenticity & overall better results. PRITI has several types of research products & consulting
service items for corporate house, product manufacturers, importers, traders, and distributors as well as the service
base companies such as National & International NGOs, Donor Agencies, Development Partners, International aids,
Govt. Agencies and many more. PRITI believes that any types of research findings can change your vision/future.
Our Understanding of Assignment/Scope of Services:
Blood sample collection from general households was selected through appropriate sampling
methods, transportation of collected blood samples, preservation, and laboratory testing to
generate clinical information regarding both thalassemia and hepatitis B. The firm should
produce computer-generated (prescribed tabular format) reports, data management, data
processing, and data analysis for the national thalassemia survey:
a) Collect blood samples from different parts of the country through competent and
experienced medical technologists and blood picker assistants;
b) Guidelines to be prepared for the medical technologist for the collection, preservation,
and safe transportation of blood.
c) Transport safely the collected blood samples to a laboratory for testing thalassemia
prevalence and hepatitis B from different parts of the country (as per selected sample
areas).
d) Preserve the collected blood samples appropriately safely and securely.

e) Provide consultancy services by hematologists during the survey period.

f) The firm should use high-quality necessary medical requisites (butterfly needle,
syringe, blood collection tube, cold chain box, alcohol pad, bandage, etc.) for blood
sample collection, transportation, and preservation.
g) The firm should engage a necessary number of manpower, medical technologists, and
blood picker assistants for collecting blood samples from different parts of the country
(as per selected sample areas).
h) Generate blood test reports by testing the collected blood samples to identify both
thalassemia prevalence and hepatitis B.
i) Collect general demographic information by the blood picker assistants through BBS
approved questionnaire. The questionnaire will be preinstalled as CAPI apps in the
tablets developed and provided by BBS.
j) Conduct household listing in the sampled PSUs and collection of data from all districts
of Bangladesh as per survey design, on the given structured questionnaires on handheld
tablets.
k) The firm will have to submit the finally produced datasets along with tables’ to the
focal point officer of the National Thalassemia Survey of BBS.
l) Produce complete reports according to the predetermined format required for analysis
of the survey and provide the reports both in hard and soft copies.
Preparation of the draft report and submission of the final report in close consultation
m) with the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) based on the results and agreed
structure of the report for sharing with all stakeholders.
n) The firm should obtain ethical clearance from the appropriate authority to conduct the
survey (collect blood samples from various parts of the country).