Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697627668102.pdf (Antigua and Barbuda)
Entity name: Department of Environment, Ministry of Health and Environment, Government of Antigua and Barbuda (DOE_ATG) Submission of clarification questions to entity: 08 August 2023 Publication of responses by entity: 09 August 2023 1.

What size of company are these MSE’s in terms of annual revenue and/or number of employees?

Department of Environment, Antigua and Barbuda The MSE’s referenced in this consultancy are businesses with 1-5 employees.
As indicated, in the RFP the Technical Assistance will be used to conduct a comprehensive business and financial analysis to determine the financial health.

2.

Can you indicate what part of the Island the SME's are located?

The MSE’s are located in various areas within the Sherkley Management Mountain Area (SMMA).

The SMMA is shown in the grown portion of the map.

3.

Will MSE’s be trained separately or together?

Can training be provided virtually or in-person?


The training could be a mixture of approaches depending on the capacity gaps and the training needs.

4.

In the Indicative Deliverables Column for the Capacity Assessment and Development Action- plan in the corresponding "description section" the sentence is incomplete, can you indicate what it may include?
The sentence should read, “ The Capacity Assessment and Development Action-Plan should provide a comprehensive assessment of the businesses capacity to manage a business and make recommendations inclusive of training and development initiatives to address any identified gaps or weaknesses.
These may include: Management Training, Financial Management Workshops, Marketing and Sales Skills Development, Operations and Process Improvement Training, Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Green Practices, Compliance and Regulatory Training.”