EXPRESSION OF INTEREST [005/2025]
Consultancy Services for Strategic Plan 2025- 2029
Sugar Cane Growers Fund [SCGF] established by Act. No. 9 of 1984 enacted by the Parliament of Fiji on 26 July 1984. Its core business is to provide loans to registered sugar cane growers. SCGF also has a subsidiary company; South Pacific Fertilizers Limited, engaged in sale and distribution of fertilizer and weedicide.
The Objective of the Consultancy
The primary objective of the Consultancy is to review strategic plan of SCGF based on and upon consideration of the current and future operating environment. It should address both domestic and global challenges, taking account of sugar industry, market forces, resource & skills requirements, growth, sustainability, environmental issues, diversification, competition, technology, governance structure joint ventures and partnerships in establishing sugar cane farming and beyond as a sustainable and profitable in Fiji’s Sugar Industry.
Expected Outputs/Deliverables
1. An inception report detailing the methodology/approaches and timelines associated with the consultancy assignment;
2. A needs assessment report highlighting the current status and gaps in SCGF’s current strategic direction, covering both internal and external factors relevant to the organization operating environment;
3. A 2-day strategic planning workshop for the Board, Management Team and relevant stakeholders;
4. A consultancy report that includes the major activities of the Consultancy, the highlights of the strategic planning workshop;
5. Final draft strategic plan for SCGF;
6. Implementation and execution of the strategic plan with timelines, milestones, person responsible/accountable;
7. Assisting the Board and CEO in the implementation of the strategic plan.
Eligibility Criteria
The consultant should have extensive and proven expertise in developing strategic plans/frameworks. Previous sugar industry experience of similar work would be an advantage. The consultant must meet the following minimum criteria:
1. It is desirable that the Lead Consultant should have
a. Executed a minimum of 5 strategic plan projects;
b. 6 years of professional experience in the strategic planning consultant and/or relevant academic experience;
c. sufficient knowledge and understanding Fiji’s sugar industry, agriculture, financial and investment sectors; and
d. Some knowledge of National and International Policy framework
Submission of Expression of Interest
1. Interested individuals/consultants must provide information confirming their qualifications and ability to perform the services (CV’s description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, clients’ references, etc.);
2. SCGF reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to withdraw any invitation to EOI, re-advertise the EOI, reject any or all submissions, or accept only part of any submission. SCGF further reserves the right to negotiate with any respondent without obligation to provide any reason for such actions. SCGF is under no obligation to accept the lowest bid or any other offer.
3. Finally, SCGF reserves the right to withdraw the EOI or modify the scope at any time, including after an offer letter has been signed by both parties unless a formal contract has been executed.
The closing date for the above is 16 May 2025 before 4:00pm via email (tender@scgf.com.fj) and/or placed in the tender box provided at Level 2 at the Sugar Cane Growers Fund Head Office at Sugar Cane Growers Council Building, Level 2, 75 Drasa Avenue, Lautoka. Late submission will not be accepted. For further clarification or information please contact Ms Prithi Ram on email prithi.ram@scgf.com.fj or mobile 9980361
“For any clarification relating to the above tender, interested bidders must strictly contact the approved person herein. SCGF has a strict tender governance policy which is handled independently by the Tender Committee. Any contact made with any other person within the SCGF organization can result in your tender being disqualified.”
“Tender – 005/2025:Consultancy Services for Strategic Plan 2025- 2029”
The Chairman
Tender Committee
Sugar Cane Growers Fund
PO Box 13, Lautoka