RFP Subject: Company Needs Assessment and In-Kind Support Recommendations – Gaza Strip RFP#: PTC-042-2026 Issue Date: Tuesday 3rd of Nov, 2026 Response Deadline: Tuesday 17th of Nov, 2026

RFP Subject: Company Needs Assessment and In-Kind Support Recommendations – Gaza Strip

RFP#: PTC-042-2026

Issue Date: Tuesday 3rd of Nov, 2026

Response Deadline: Tuesday 17th of Nov, 2026

Contact Information:

Palestine Trade Center - PalTrade

Mall of Palestine, Entrance B, 5th Floor

P.O. Box 883 Al-Balou, Ramallah, Palestine

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1. Organization Background

The Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade), established in 1998, is a non-profit, membership-based organization mandated to lead the development and promotion of Palestinian trade as a driver of sustainable economic growth. PalTrade provides export development services, market intelligence, trade promotion, business linkages, and policy advocacy support to Palestinian businesses, with particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and export-ready companies.

2. Project Background

The Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade), with support from the Arab Fund, implements the “Initiative to Support Economic Recovery and Strengthen Industrial and Trade Cooperation between the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem and the West Bank.” The initiative aims to reach as many people and businesses affected by the war as possible within the available resources, supporting the restoration of productive activities, protection of livelihoods, and creation of income-generating opportunities. It also seeks to strengthen industrial and commercial linkages across the targeted areas and contribute to sustainable economic recovery

3. Scope of Work

PalTrade is requesting a proposal from a specialized consultancy firm/consultant to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment for 40 companies in Gaza Strip under the project and provide evidence-based recommendations for in-kind assistance within the available project resources. The consultant will conduct individual company interviews, verify information where feasible, identify priority needs, and estimate the costs of proposed interventions.

The applying experts should seek to provide an in-depth study to understand the needs of each beneficiary, the needs assessment study will need to contain the following:

• Inception Report and Work Plan: An approved methodology, assessment tools, interview questionnaires, prioritization criteria, and implementation schedule covering all 40 companies.

• Company Needs Assessment Reports (40 Reports): An individual report for each company describing its current operational status, production capacity, available resources, business challenges, and identified needs.

• Prioritized Needs Lists: A detailed list of each company's needs, classified as urgent, essential, or complementary, with clear technical justifications and expected operational benefits.

• Technical Specifications: Preliminary technical descriptions, required quantities, and specifications for the recommended equipment, machinery, materials, or other eligible items, suitable for future procurement documents.

• Market Availability and Cost Assessment: Verification of local market availability in Gaza, preliminary cost estimates, potential suppliers or sources, delivery requirements, and any procurement or access restrictions.

• Recommended In-Kind Support Packages: A proposed core support package and additional priorities for each company, supported by estimated costs, feasibility assessments, and expected benefits.

• Consolidated Needs Assessment Matrix: A comprehensive Excel matrix summarizing the findings for all 40 companies, including identified needs, priorities, technical specifications, estimated costs, market availability, and recommended support.

• Final Assessment Report and Presentation: A consolidated report presenting the overall findings, recommendations, key challenges, and proposed priorities, incorporating PalTrade's feedback and final approval.

All deliverables must be in Arabic evidence-based, clearly documented, and submitted in editable electronic formats. The consultant must identify any assessment findings that could not be independently verified and explain the relevant limitations

Please refer to the full document for further details.