Extension of the tender for the procurement of Preschool Teacher Services within the project “Strengthening Communities in Southern and Eastern Ukraine through Localized Actions (EMPOWER)”
| Kramatorsk City | “16” June 2026 |
PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “FISHERMEN CLUB OF UKRAINE” (hereinafter referred to as FCU) announces the extension of the tender for the procurement of Preschool Teacher Services within the project “Strengthening Communities in Southern and Eastern Ukraine through Localized Actions (EMPOWER)”.
The project is implemented under Grant Agreement No. 81322765 dated December 16, 2025, with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
The tender extension is conducted in order to attract additional participants and ensure an adequate level of competition for certain lots.
Date of Tender Extension Announcement: June 16, 2026.
Subject of Procurement
Preschool Teacher Services (only the lots for which sufficient competition was not ensured or no winner was selected are included in this extension).
| Lot No. | Lot Description |
| Lot 1 | Preschool Teacher Services in Kyiv Oblast |
| Lot 2 | Preschool Teacher Services in Mykolaiv Oblast |
| Lot 3 | Preschool Teacher Services in Kherson Oblast |
| Lot 4 | Preschool Teacher Services in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
| Lot 5 | Preschool Teacher Services in Kharkiv Oblast |
The exact service delivery location within each respective lot will be determined and communicated additionally during contract signing.
Service Delivery Format: Hybrid.
Estimated Workload: Up to approximately 160 hours per month, depending on project needs.
Cooperation Format: Service provision under a contract with an Individual Entrepreneur (FOP).
The service provider independently organizes the service delivery process and is not subject to the internal labor regulations of FCU.
Service Period: Until December 14, 2026 inclusive, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement of the Parties and/or in the event of an extension of the project implementation period.
Proposal Submission Deadline: Within 7 (seven) calendar days from the date of announcement, until June 22, 2026 inclusive.
All tender proposals received after 8:00 PM on June 22, 2026 will not be considered.
Tender proposals submitted before the announcement of the extension remain valid and will participate in further evaluation after the extended submission period ends.
Tender Proposal Requirements
The tender proposal must include:
Commercial Proposal
- Commercial proposal completed in accordance with the Tender Form in Excel or Word format;
- Signed and stamped scanned copy (if applicable).
Registration Documents
- Extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Organizations;
- Copy of the taxpayer register extract or a document confirming the taxation system;
- Bank account confirmation letter and/or bank details.
Qualification Compliance Statement
- Completed according to the provided template;
- Signed and stamped (if applicable).
Resume/CV of the Service Provider
Scanned copies of registration documents shall be submitted together with the complete tender documentation package.
If the participant is not registered as an Individual Entrepreneur (FOP) at the time of submission, a confirmation letter regarding readiness to register as an FOP in case of selection as the winner may be provided.
Payment Terms
Payments shall be made in the national currency of Ukraine (UAH) via bank transfer to the service provider’s bank account.
Terms of Reference – Preschool Teacher
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group developmental activities for preschool children;
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children’s development;
- Promote the development of children’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, and motor skills;
- Prepare and adapt educational and developmental materials according to children’s age-specific needs;
- Monitor children’s development and inform parents/guardians about developmental progress;
- Cooperate with case managers, psychologists, speech therapists, and other project specialists;
- Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians and provide recommendations regarding child development;
- Maintain documentation and prepare reports in accordance with organizational policies and donor requirements;
- Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and multidisciplinary discussions;
- Participate in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- Apply play-based, inclusive, and trauma-informed approaches when working with children;
- Ensure compliance with child safeguarding and safety standards during educational activities.
Expected Results (KPIs)
- Delivery of the planned number of developmental activities according to the project schedule;
- Regular support and development of preschool-aged children are ensured;
- Positive developmental progress in accordance with age-specific milestones and individualized support plans;
- Timely and accurate documentation and reporting without remarks;
- Effective cooperation with parents/guardians and project team members;
- Compliance with confidentiality requirements and professional ethical standards;
- Active participation in team meetings, supervision sessions, and case discussions;
- Maintenance of a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly environment;
- Timely submission of reports in accordance with organizational and donor requirements.
Service Provider Requirements
- Higher pedagogical education in Preschool Education, Early Childhood Development, or a related field;
- Experience working with preschool-aged children;
- Previous experience with NGOs, humanitarian, or international projects is desirable;
- Knowledge of early childhood development methodologies and developmental characteristics of children aged 0–6 years;
- Experience conducting individual and group developmental activities;
- Skills in child observation, developmental assessment, and preparation of recommendations for parents/guardians;
- Documentation and reporting skills;
- Proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Workspace;
- Experience using online learning tools and platforms will be considered an advantage;
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills;
- Willingness to participate in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- High level of empathy, responsibility, resilience, and ability to work in a multitasking environment;
- English language proficiency at A2 level or higher is desirable;
- Additional certifications or training in Early Childhood Development, Preschool Education, or Child Protection will be considered an advantage.
Evaluation Process
The tender winner will be selected after financial and technical evaluation of submitted proposals based on the criteria outlined in Table 1, but no later than June 29, 2026.
Notification will be sent to the email address specified in the commercial proposal.
Evaluation of proposals will be conducted in accordance with FCU procurement procedures and the specific nature of the services being procured.
Proposals will be evaluated separately for each lot.
Table 1
Evaluation Criteria
| Criterion | Description | Weight (Points) |
| Relevant Experience | Experience working with preschool-aged children, conducting developmental sessions, and working with vulnerable population groups, preferably within NGOs, humanitarian, or international projects | 35 |
| Qualification and Education | Higher education in preschool education, early childhood development, or related fields; additional certifications and advanced training courses will be considered an advantage | 20 |
| Quality and Completeness of Submitted Documents | Compliance with tender requirements, complete package of documents, logical structure and quality of document preparation | 10 |
| Financial Proposal (Price) | Best value for money, justification of the hourly rate | 30 |
| Additional Competencies / Skills | Communication and organizational skills, documentation management and reporting skills, proficiency in office software (MS Office / Google Workspace), English language knowledge | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Evaluation of proposals shall be conducted using the best value for money principle rather than solely based on the lowest price criterion.
The participant acknowledges and agrees that the tender organizer reserves the right to request additional documents and/or information from the participant or reject a proposal if other participants offer more advantageous conditions.
Tender Documentation: RFQ Documents for Participants – Preschool Teacher
FCU makes every effort to prevent, detect, and take action against all cases of fraud and abuse.
Tender proposals must be sent with the email subject line:
“Commercial Proposal: Lot No. __ – Preschool Teacher (EMPOWER) — [Full Name]”
to the following email address:
| tender@uafishing.club |
| Copy must be sent to: |
| karyna.kostina@uafishing.club |
For any questions, please contact:
| tender@uafishing.club |
| Copy must be sent to: |
| karyna.kostina@uafishing.club |