Tender for the procurement of Psychologist services for Family Support Centers and MDTs (Multidisciplinary Mobile Teams) within the framework of the project “Strengthening Communities in Southern and Eastern Ukraine through Localized Actions (EMPOWER)”
| Kramatorsk City | “19” May 2026 |
PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “FISHERMEN CLUB OF UKRAINE” (hereinafter referred to as “FCU”) announces a tender for the procurement of Psychologist services for Family Support Centers and MDTs (Multidisciplinary Mobile Teams) within the framework of the project “Strengthening Communities in Southern and Eastern Ukraine through Localized Actions (EMPOWER)”.
The project is implemented under Grant Agreement No. 81322765 dated 16 December 2025 with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
Tender announcement date: 19 May 2026.
Subject of Procurement
Psychologist services for Family Support Centers and MDTs (10 lots)
| Lot No. | Lot Description |
| Lot 1 | Psychologist services for the Multidisciplinary Mobile Team (MDT) in Kyiv Oblast |
| Lot 2 | Psychologist services for the Multidisciplinary Mobile Team (MDT) in Mykolaiv Oblast |
| Lot 3 | Psychologist services for the Multidisciplinary Mobile Team (MDT) in Kherson Oblast |
| Lot 4 | Psychologist services for the Multidisciplinary Mobile Team (MDT) in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
| Lot 5 | Psychologist services for the Multidisciplinary Mobile Team (MDT) in Kharkiv Oblast |
| Lot 6 | Psychologist services for the Family Support Center in Kyiv Oblast |
| Lot 7 | Psychologist services for the Family Support Center in Mykolaiv Oblast |
| Lot 8 | Psychologist services for the Family Support Center in Kherson Oblast |
| Lot 9 | Psychologist services for the Family Support Center in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
| Lot 10 | Psychologist services for the Family Support Center in Kharkiv Oblast |
The exact location of service provision within the relevant lot shall be determined and communicated additionally during contract signing.
Service provision format: hybrid.
Estimated scope of services: up to approximately 160 hours per month depending on project needs.
Cooperation format: provision of services within the framework of the project based on a civil law agreement with an Individual Entrepreneur / Sole Proprietor (FOP).
The service provider independently organizes the service provision process, is not subject to the internal labor regulations of FCU, and is not considered to be in an employment relationship with the Organization.
Service provision period: until 14 December 2026 inclusive, with the possibility of further extension upon agreement of the Parties and/or in the event of extension of the project implementation period.
Deadline for submission of tender proposals: until 01 June 2026 inclusive (until 20:00 Kyiv time).
All tender proposals received by FCU after the submission deadline, namely after 20:00 on 01 June 2026, shall not be considered.
Tender Proposal Must Include the Following Information:
- Commercial Proposal (in accordance with the Tender Form) in Excel or Word format + scanned copy signed and stamped (if applicable);
- Registration documents:
- extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Organizations;
- copy of tax payer registration extract or copy of the document confirming the taxation system;
- bank account confirmation / bank details;
- Certificate of compliance with qualification requirements (according to the template) signed and stamped (if applicable);
- 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 FOP at the time of submission, they may provide a confirmation letter regarding readiness to register as an FOP in the event of being selected as the winner.
Payment Terms
Payments shall be made in the national currency of Ukraine — hryvnia (UAH), in non-cash form by transfer to the service provider’s bank account.
Terms of Reference
Main Functions:
- conducting individual and group psychological consultations for beneficiaries;
- providing psycho-emotional support to persons affected by stress, trauma, loss, or crisis situations;
- conducting initial and follow-up assessments of beneficiaries’ psycho-emotional condition and determining needs for further support;
- developing and implementing individual psychological support plans jointly with case managers and other project participants;
- providing Psychological First Aid (PFA) and support in crisis situations;
- conducting psychosocial support activities for children, adults, and families;
- coordinating referrals of beneficiaries to relevant specialized services according to identified needs;
- maintaining continuous communication with beneficiaries and providing informational, emotional, and motivational support;
- maintaining complete and confidential documentation in accordance with the organization’s internal policies and donor requirements;
- preparing reports, coordination protocols, and other project documentation;
- participating in team meetings, supervisions, and multidisciplinary discussions;
- interacting with partners, service organizations, community representatives, and other stakeholders;
- participating in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- supporting the development and adaptation of psychosocial materials and support tools.
Expected Results (KPIs):
- all beneficiaries requiring psychological support receive consultations within the established timeframe;
- regular psychological support and monitoring of beneficiaries’ psycho-emotional condition ensured;
- timely and high-quality referral of beneficiaries to relevant services ensured;
- provision of Psychological First Aid (PFA) in crisis situations ensured;
- implementation of individual and group psychological support sessions according to the project plan;
- maintenance of documentation and reporting in accordance with organizational procedures and/or donor requirements;
- compliance with confidentiality requirements and professional ethical standards;
- active participation in team meetings, supervisions, and case discussions;
- ensuring proper interaction between beneficiaries, partners, and project participants;
- timely submission of reports in accordance with internal organizational requirements and donor requirements.
Requirements for the Service Provider:
- higher education in psychology, psychotherapy, or related fields;
- experience in providing individual and/or group psychological support;
- experience working with vulnerable population groups, including IDPs, children, families affected by war, or crisis situations;
- experience working within NGOs, humanitarian, or international projects is desirable;
- knowledge of psychological support methods in crisis and stressful situations;
- understanding of psychosocial support (PSS), Psychological First Aid (PFA), and trauma-informed approaches;
- skills in conducting individual and group consultations;
- documentation management and reporting skills;
- proficiency in office software (MS Office / Google Workspace);
- communication, organizational, and analytical skills;
- willingness to participate in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- high level of empathy, stress resistance, and adherence to professional ethics;
- English language proficiency at a minimum A2 level is desirable;
- certifications or additional training in PFA, Child Protection, MHPSS, PTSD, or trauma-informed approaches will be considered an advantage.
The tender winner shall be determined by the organizer following financial and technical evaluation of submitted proposals according to the essential selection criteria specified in Table 1, but no later than 08 June 2026. Notification shall be sent to the email address specified in the commercial proposal.
Evaluation of tender proposals shall be conducted in accordance with FCU procurement procedures and taking into account the specifics of the services being procured.
Tender proposals shall be evaluated separately for each lot.
Table 1
Evaluation Criteria
| Criterion | Description | Weight (Points) |
| Relevant Experience | Experience in providing individual and/or group psychological support, work with vulnerable population groups, psychosocial support (PSS), crisis response, and/or work within humanitarian or international projects | 35 |
| Qualification and Education | Higher education in psychology, psychotherapy, or related fields; additional certifications or training in PFA, MHPSS, Child Protection, PTSD, or trauma-informed approaches are desirable | 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:
Documents for Participants (RFQ) – Psychologist
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. __ – Psychologist (EMPOWER) — [Full Name]”
to the following email address:
| tender@uafishing.club |
| Copy must be sent to: |
| karyna.kostina@uafishing.club |
У разі запитань звертайтеся за електронними адресами:
| tender@uafishing.club |
| Copy must be sent to: |
| karyna.kostina@uafishing.club |