Оголошення про конкурс пропозицій з проведення cоціального опитування на тему боротьби з корупцією
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
Оголошується конкурс пропозицій з проведення cоціального опитування на тему боротьби з корупцією (далі – англійською).
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is a part of the USAID/ENGAGE Activity to Enhance Non-Governmental Actors and Grassroots Engagement. The purpose of USAID/ENGAGE is to increase citizen awareness of and engagement in civic activities at the national, subnational and local level.
Overview
In 2015, a Ukrainian sociological firm conducted a large-scale national survey of public opinion on corruption in Ukraine with support of the USAID/UNITER project[1]. The survey was based on a methodology used in 2007–2011, specifically measuring public perception about corruption and, importantly, individuals’ experience with it.
Pact will continue providing time series data on corruption perception and experience, which will be representative of all of Ukraine’s government-controlled areas. The polling will complement national advocacy efforts to gauge Ukrainians’ experience with and perception of corruption in the country and initiate national civic education and media campaigning to push reforms further in the most problematic policy and/or geographic areas.
Methodology is a crucial factor in examining citizens’ experience and perceptions about corruption. Unlike classical representative surveys, corruption perception requires a larger sample for deeper understanding about the subject (because of the sensitivity of the subject, respondents are less inclined to provide answers) and ensuring regional comparative analysis. Before finalizing the contract, Pact will consult with key NGOs working in the area of anti-corruption and international donors that support such activities. Pact will utilize the national anti-corruption survey to complement strategies of NGOs and their media and civic education campaigns.
The main purpose of this contract is to conduct a public opinion survey on Corruption Perception and Experiences in Ukraine that will be based on a large sample of responses that is representative for oblast-level analysis.
Pact seeks to procure the services of an independent and credible research institute with a track record of conducting quality studies and public opinion surveys, and demonstrated success reaching out to a large group of respondents. The contract will entail provision of the following services:
- One round of public opinion polling conducted throughout Ukraine (24 oblasts and Kyiv city, excluding temporarily occupied territories). The main objective of the public opinion poll is to measure corruption perception and experiences amongst citizens of Ukraine. The poll will include approximately 100 questions and shall provide a comprehensive overview of:
- attitudes of the adult population towards the problem of corruption;
- citizen assessments of the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures taken by authorities and other anti-corruption actors;
- citizen perception and experiences with corruption;
- changes in perception and in the experiences of corruption;
- the public’s willingness to engage in anti-corruption activities;
- overall corruption perception and experience indexes by regions of Ukraine.
The survey sample should be representative of and disaggregated by region, gender and age, and rural vs. urban areas.
- Development of a communication strategy and guidelines based on the poll’s results to encourage zero tolerance to corruption in society and to promote citizens’ engagement in proactive anti-corruption actions.
The final design and timeline for all tasks will be agreed upon final selection of the polling agency.
Tasks
Task 1: To conduct representative public opinion polling throughout Ukraine (24 oblasts and Kyiv city, excluding temporarily occupied territories) with a sample of not less than 10,000 respondents in August-September 2017.
- Test, finalize and obtain Pact’s approval of the survey questionnaire in Ukrainian and Russian. The questionnaire used in the 2015 polling shall be reviewed to ensure: 1) its relevance to the current environment and especially given security risks and limitations; 2) reflection of current anti-corruption reforms and civic initiatives. The review process should include consultations with key stakeholders.
- Design representative survey methodology, ensuring that the margin of error is +/-2%.
- Organize, conduct and oversee the field interviews.
- Code and key the respondents in SPSS and CSV data files.
- Validation and verification of data.
- Develop tabulated XLS report of cross-tables for each variable.
- Compile research passport (description of methodology), code book for online publishing.
- Disaggregate data based on regions, gender, age, rural vs. urban areas, activist status; prepare a draft presentation in visual (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.) format on the survey results in English and Ukrainian.
- Cross-tabulate data upon further requests.
- Report on the survey results in English and Ukrainian.
Task 2: Develop a communication component, including a plan for dissemination of the survey’s products and a communication strategy based on the poll results analysis focused on changing attitudes towards corruption among target audiences.
- Analyze the poll data in the context of geography, age, gender, social status, education, etc.
- Define target groups for civil society initiatives in the field of anti-corruption.
- Develop a list of messages and actions that would provide positive behavioral changes and mobilize citizens to proactively counteract corruption.
- Identify communication channels and tools that would efficiently reach target groups.
- Develop and produce presentation materials and communication products based on survey results.
- Develop a plan for dissemination of survey results and products.
- Conduct a set of communication activities to support the project and disseminate results.
Deliverables
Task 1:
- Questionnaire finalized and approved by Pact (in Ukrainian, Russian and English).
- Data in SPSS and CSV format, codebook, narrative research description in English and Ukrainian.
- Cross-tabulated data tables for each variable.
- Presentation on survey results in English and Ukrainian.
- Report on the survey results in English and Ukrainian.
Task 2:
- Report on in-depth analysis of the data with relevant conclusions, including analysis by oblast, time series, gender roles, age groups, etc.
- Communication strategy and guidelines for further social communication campaigns approved by Pact, which contains mapping of target audiences for civil society anti-corruption initiatives, recommended messages and actions to decrease tolerance to corruption and mobilize citizens, and optimal channels to reach audiences with necessary messages.
- Dissemination / communication of results of the survey that include:
- Presentation materials for distribution including but not limited to full report, presentations, data visualizations, videos, etc.
- Press conference on the survey results in Kyiv and other regions, engaging key anti-corruption experts as commentators on the results.
- Policy briefs, articles in media.
- Media monitoring report.
Tentative duration of the Contract
Pact plans to select the polling agency for a single 5-month contract.
Eligibility criteria
Ukrainian and international polling agencies, or consortiums of Ukrainian polling agencies and Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, with proven experience in conducting national surveys and strong capacity for research, analysis and research communication.
Payment schedule
The payment schedule is subject to negotiation between Pact and selected polling agency.
Deadline for proposal submission is July 28, 2017 by 18:00. Submit proposals by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject: “RFP for AC Polling”.
Proposal must include:
- Narrative proposal: research description with proposed approach to sampling and polling, expected timeline and previous experience of organization in the field.
- Approach to strategic communication and guidelines.
- Cost proposal with detailed figures, not to exceed $120,000. The cost proposal form is downloadable from.
Evaluation criteria
Each proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated capacity for managing large-scale public opinion research. (20 points)
- Proven research experience in the area of anti-corruption and/or citizens’ perception of reforms. (30 points)
- Approach to sampling and polling, expected timeline. (30 points)
- Approach to strategic communications. (35 points)
- Proven ability to provide high-quality visual communication products. (25 p0ints)
- Reasonableness of the cost proposal. (45 points)
Important notices:
- Proposals must be submitted in English.
- Bidders will be notified of the status of their application in writing by e-mail.
- Decisions are final and cannot be subject to reconsideration.
- Submitted proposals cannot be returned or reviewed.
Questions
Questions regarding this RFP may be sent to [email protected] no later than July 20, 18:00, with the subject “Questions re: RFP for Anti-Corruption Polling”. Pact has no obligation to provide clarifications to questions received after this date. Replies will be provided by July 23, 18:00. To ensure fairness and transparency of the selection process, Pact cannot give a prior opinion on proposals. No individual replies will be given to questions. All questions and answers as well as other important notices during the selection process will be sent to all who submitted questions, as appropriate, and announced on USAID/ENGAGE Facebook page.
[1] “Corruption in Ukraine. Comparative Analysis of National Surveys: 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2015”
