Key Information at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State / Union Territory | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 2. Issuing Authority | Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) (on behalf of National AIDS Control Organisation – NACO) |
| 3. Title of Tender / EOI | Expression of Interest (EOI) for NGOs/CBOs to implement HIV/AIDS Targeted Interventions & Provide Access to HIV Services |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Not mentioned in the document (This is an EOI, not a detailed RFP). |
| 5. Tender Fee | NA |
| 6. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | NA |
| 7. Last Date of Submission | 24 April 2026 |
| 8. Time of Submission | 5:00 PM |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Physical submission (by post or in person) to the address below. |
| 10. Download EOI Document | DOWNLOAD EOI The EOI format is available at: https://anacs.andamannicobar.gov.in/ |
Submission Address:
The Project Director, Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS), Red Ribbon Building, Atlanta Point, Sri Vijaya Puram – 744101, South Andaman District, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Email for queries: andamansacs1@gmail.com, andamansacs@gmail.com
Detailed Summary of the EOI
1. Background & Objective
The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), through the Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS), invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from registered NGOs and CBOs in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The goal is to select organizations to:
- (a) Implement HIV/AIDS Targeted Interventions (TI) for high-risk groups: Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), Transgender/Hijra, Truckers & Transporters.
- (b) Provide access to HIV/AIDS services (testing, treatment, outreach) for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) and other vulnerable populations.
Important Note: The document explicitly states: “Please note that this is not a request for proposals” – it is a pre-qualification or selection process.
2. Eligibility Criteria (Who Can Apply?)
- Legal Status: Registered Society, Trust, or Company (Section 4 & 16).
- CBOs: Must show community members on their Governing Board.
- Registration: Must have valid registration with NITI Aayog (DARPG portal) – Section 7 & 16(VI).
- Financial: Audited statements required – 3 years for NGOs, 1 year for CBOs.
- IT Compliance: PAN Card, Income Tax Returns, and valid 12A/80G or tax exemption certificate.
- No Blacklisting: Must submit an affidavit stating not debarred/blacklisted by any government, private, World Bank, or UN body.
- No Conflict of Interest: Affidavit stating no staff/board member is currently or was in last 3 years a part of SACS/TSU staff.
3. Required Documents (Self-attested – Section 16)
The application must include:
- Society Registration / Trust Deed
- MOA & AOA
- Audited statements & Activity/Annual Reports (3 yrs for NGO / 1 yr for CBO)
- PAN Card & AADHAAR of authorized signatory
- List of Executive Committee/Governing Board members
- NITI Aayog registration number
- Last filed Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Board resolution authorizing submission of EOI
- Minutes of Executive Committee meetings (3 yrs for NGO / 1 yr for CBO)
- Affidavits (no blacklisting, no conflict of interest)
- 12A & 80G certificates
- Organogram of similar projects
- Experience documents (HIV, health, community projects)
4. Experience Required (Section 13, 14, 15, XVI, XVII, XVIII)
Applicants should have experience (last 3 financial years) in:
- HIV/AIDS: Targeted Intervention, Link Worker Scheme, Drop-in-Centers (DIC), Community Care Centres, etc.
- Other health projects: RCH, Sexual health, TB, Family planning.
- Community development: Health, Education, Skill development, SHG formation.
- Forming/establishing community-based networks.
- Involving stakeholders (Civil Society, Government, Private Sector, Faith-based organizations).
- Being part of consortiums/networks or government committees.
5. Project Components & Scope of Work (Pages 6-7)
Selected NGOs/CBOs will be responsible for:
A. Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)
- Risk assessment, peer counseling, professional counseling.
- Use of peer educators and outreach workers.
- Development of IEC materials.
B. Access to HIV Prevention, Testing & Treatment Services
- STI services (symptomatic/asymptomatic).
- Provision of condoms, lubes, needles, syringes, STI kits.
- Advocacy with stakeholders.
- Linkages to: ICTC, ART, Community Support Centre, NTEP (TB programme), DSRC/STI clinics.
- Community-based screening (CBS) for HIV.
C. Expected Deliverables
- Maintain separate full-time staff as per SACS norms.
- Work with specified target groups in designated localities.
- Provide regular services (condoms, lubes, etc.) based on performance indicators.
- Link HRG spouses/partners and PLHIV to testing & treatment (including Index testing).
- Support programmatic Mapping & Population Size Estimation (MPSE), HSS, and TI Revamped Strategy.
- Link target community with social protection schemes.
- Maintain financial records and report to SACS/NACO.
6. Conflict of Interest Clause (Strict)
- No personal/professional activities that conflict with project objectives.
- No close business/family relationship with any SACS/NACO professional staff involved in selection or supervision.
- Violation can lead to immediate contract termination by SACS/NACO on written notice.
7. Submission Deadline & Format
- Last Date: 24 April 2026, 5:00 PM
- Format: Available on the website or by email request.
- Submission: Physical copy to the Project Director, ANACS at the address above.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
8. Important Notes for Applicants
- This is not a tender or RFP – it is a call for EOI to shortlist eligible organizations.
- CBOs are given relaxed documentation norms (1 year instead of 3 years for some records).
- The project is funded by Domestic Budgetary Support (DBS) from NACO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate community involvement and experience with high-risk/vulnerable groups.
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