Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) _ Local Accelerator Delivery Partner / Acceleration Manager

What this is

Oxford Policy Management Limited seeks a Local Accelerator Delivery Partner to provide technical assistance to eight Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) grantees in Indonesia. The assignment includes designing and delivering a bootcamp, conducting needs assessments, site visits, and tailored one-to-one accelerator support through March 2027 to strengthen grantees' commercial, operational and institutional readiness.

Key points

• Deadline: 22 July 2026, 23:00 Indonesia Western Time. Late submissions will not be considered.
• Estimated budget: GBP 100,000. Bidders must provide fixed Basic Package quote plus rate card for additional support; travel/accommodation excluded from quote.
• Acceleration Manager must have 5–7 years' relevant experience, be based in Jakarta, and have demonstrated experience with early-stage/grant-funded organisations in Indonesia.
• Assignment covers eight grantees across six sectors (waste, marine/coastal, AFOLU, energy, transport) in seven Indonesian locations. Bidder must ensure fair support based on assessed need, not commercial interest.
• Evaluation: 35% quality/experience, 25% team, 20% methodology, 20% commercial. Possible clarification interviews 27–29 July for shortlisted bidders (2–3 expected).
• Deliverables include bootcamp design, needs assessments, site visits, one-to-one support, and readiness scorecards. All reports in English. Contract runs September 2026–March 2027.

Who can bid

Single entity or joint venture/consortium (locally led with lead entity registered in Indonesia). Acceleration Manager based in Jakarta. Must not be suspended or debarred by international agencies. Must declare conflicts of interest with ITF grantees. Proof of similar programme delivery experience required.

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How it is scored

Quality and experience (35%): track record of similar technical assistance/accelerator/business support programmes with case studies and client references. Team (25%): strength of core team CVs, breadth of specialist roster, sector coverage, local presence. Methodology (20%): credibility of delivery approach, fair support across grantees, GEDSI approach, quality of suggested refinements. Commercial (20%): value for money, competitiveness and realism of Basic Package quote and rate card relative to scope.

Money

Estimated value: GBP 100,000. Bidders must submit fixed quote for Basic Package covering all five phases (minimum 8 working days per grantee for one-to-one support). Rate card for additional one-to-one support by role (Acceleration Manager, internal specialist, external specialist, other). Travel and accommodation costs for delivery team and grantee representatives to be covered separately by OPML, not quoted by bidder.

Performance guarantee

No bid bond or performance guarantee mentioned. Bidders must comply with OPML Supplier Code of Conduct, Indonesian law, and OPML policies (anti-bribery, anti-slavery, conflict of interest, data protection, safeguarding, whistleblowing). Confidentiality agreements required directly with each grantee before receiving commercially sensitive information.

How to submit

Submit by email to a5043procurement@opml.co.uk by 22 July 2026, 23:00 Indonesia Western Time. Technical proposal (max 15 pages) and supporting documents combined in single PDF. Financial proposal submitted separately as password-protected Excel file with password sent in submission email.

Clarifications

Deadline for clarification questions: 15 July 2026. Online Q&A call: 15 July 2026, 15:00 Indonesia Western Time. OPML to circulate clarification responses by 17 July 2026. Clarification interviews (if held) between 27–29 July 2026.

Contract period

September 2026 to March 2027 (approximately 7 months). Five phases: Mobilisation (September), Bootcamp(s) (October), Site Visits and Needs Assessment (October–November), Accelerator Support Delivery (November 2026–February 2027), Reporting and Close (March 2027).

Classification

CPV 73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services South EastJakartaSouth SulawesiWest Nusa Tenggara