Tender for Research Services to the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations
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Submission Deadline *Tender document has been re-uploaded on 30 March 2026 to update the following figure in Annex B under A. Project Cost, in bold below:
2d. Fieldwork and Moderation (n = 20 Groups).
Submission Address Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the tender submission be done online instead of in-person at SCWO?
An in-person submission is in accordance with SCWO’s finance policy. As such, we will not be accepting any online tender submissions.
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What would Landscape Mapping entail?
This would include desk research on current available services, programmes and initiatives by organisations and the government. It will provide us with an understanding on the support that is already available in the community, helping us to identify the gaps that still prevent women from re-entering the workforce.
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Is it a requirement to go through the process of Institutional Review Board(IRB) / Ethics Committee? If there is no capability to do so, will SCWO help to facilitate this?
It is an evaluation criterion for tenderers to have an equivalent of obtaining clearance from an IRB / Ethics Committee. If the tenderer does not have access, it should be able to assist SCWO in its application process. Tenderers may also want to submit other proof of ethical considerations, such as Informed Consent Documentation.
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Can the Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) be held online instead of in-person?
SCWO is working on this research project with several other community partners, including government agencies and non-profit organisations. As such, the mode of the FGDs has already been agreed upon and finalised as in-person instead of online.
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Are the number of FGD participants flexible?
SCWO is working on this research project with several other community partners, including government agencies and non-profit organisations. As such, the number of FGD participants has already been agreed upon and finalised.
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Where will the participants be sourced from? Is there access to a listing for the profiles mentioned?
SCWO has a network of women’s organisations to reach out and advertise to, but a list of profiles to contact will not be shared. Instead, the advertisement to SCWO members may include the tenderer’s contact details, to which interested participants can engage with. This process can be negotiated with.
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Is there a minimum threshold for the study to run if recruitment falls short?
A minimum threshold has not been discussed. However, SCWO is confident in the ability to reach the number of participants and target profiles required due to its network and help from community partners.
8. Does the minimum 5 years of applied research experience apply to the organisation or the personnel leading and organising the study?
The minimum 5 years of research experience applies to the organisation. Tenderers should provide their track record and testimonials as part of the submission requirements, as well as the profile of the project team to be involved in the research.
We encourage all interested tenderers to submit their proposals, which will be evaluated holistically according to the criteria listed in the tender document.
9. Will the FGD venue be provided by SCWO?
Yes, the FGDs will be held at the SCWO Centre on 96 Waterloo Street.
10. Will a presentation copy of the analysis be required on top of the Word document?
Only a full Word document is required by the end of the project. Tenderers may also submit a presentation copy on top of the Word document.
11. Can we clarify if like studies have been completed in the past?
No, SCWO has not done like studies in the past.
12. Is SCWO open to considering any other approach or methodology e.g. Quantitative surveys?
No, SCWO is currently only including literature review and qualitative methodology for this project.
13. Is there an expectation to how the FGD should be organised (e.g. multiple groups running at once in the same room, or hosting one after another, etc.).
Tenderers are welcome to advise and recommend what they feel is most suitable for the project.
14. What type of facilities are available at SCWO to host the FGD?
SCWO has a function room (112 sq. m) on the first floor, which includes a 65-inch Smart TV, sound system with microphones, and flipcharts if needed. We also have a training room (34 sq. m) on the second floor that includes a 65-inch Smart TV and flipcharts if needed.
15. Referring to "Women aged 50 and above facing extended absences”, are these women employed, unemployed, or a mix?
There is no specificity on the employment status of the women aged 50 facing extended absences. This category focuses on older women in general.
16. Are the four target segments confirmed or is SCWO open to other recommendations?
The four target segments have been confirmed by SCWO and the partners we are working with on this project.