Tender for the procurement of Speech Therapist services for Family Support Centers 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 Speech Therapist services for Family Support Centers 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
Speech Therapist services for Family Support Centers (5 lots)
| Lot No. | Lot Description |
| Lot 1 | Speech Therapist services for the Family Support Center in Kyiv Oblast |
| Lot 2 | Speech Therapist services for the Family Support Center in Mykolaiv Oblast |
| Lot 3 | Speech Therapist services for the Family Support Center in Kherson Oblast |
| Lot 4 | Speech Therapist services for the Family Support Center in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
| Lot 5 | Speech Therapist 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 for the Speech Therapist
Main Functions:
- conducting speech and language assessments for children and other project beneficiaries;
- conducting individual and/or group speech therapy and corrective sessions;
- developing and implementing individual corrective support plans according to beneficiaries’ needs;
- providing recommendations to parents/guardians regarding support for children’s speech and language development;
- monitoring speech and language development progress and adjusting support plans accordingly;
- interacting with case managers, psychologists, educators, and other project participants;
- maintaining continuous communication with beneficiaries and parents/guardians;
- maintaining documentation and preparing reports in accordance with the organization’s internal policies and donor requirements;
- participating in team meetings, supervisions, and multidisciplinary discussions;
- participating in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- supporting the creation and adaptation of educational and corrective materials;
- ensuring compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality requirements when working with beneficiaries.
Expected Results (KPIs):
- implementation of the planned number of speech therapy sessions according to the project schedule;
- regular speech therapy support for beneficiaries ensured;
- positive speech and language development progress of beneficiaries according to individual support plans;
- timely maintenance of documentation and preparation of reports without remarks;
- ensuring proper interaction with parents/guardians and project participants;
- compliance with confidentiality requirements and professional ethical standards;
- active participation in team meetings, supervisions, and case discussions;
- support for a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly environment;
- timely submission of reports in accordance with internal organizational requirements and donor requirements.
Requirements for the Service Provider:
- higher education in Speech Therapy, Special Education, Corrective Pedagogy, or related fields;
- practical experience working as a speech therapist or corrective support specialist;
- experience working within NGOs, humanitarian, or international projects is desirable;
- experience working with children, families, and vulnerable population groups;
- knowledge of modern speech therapy methodologies and corrective approaches;
- skills in conducting speech and language assessments and developing individual corrective programs;
- skills in conducting individual and group sessions;
- documentation management and reporting skills;
- proficiency in office software (MS Office / Google Workspace);
- skills in using online tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, or аналогues) will be considered an advantage;
- communication, organizational, and analytical skills;
- willingness to participate in field visits and project activities according to project needs;
- high level of empathy, responsibility, stress resistance, and ability to work in a multitasking environment;
- English language proficiency at a minimum A2 level is desirable;
- additional certifications or advanced training courses in speech therapy or corrective pedagogy 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 10 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 for Speech Therapists
| Criterion | Description | Weight (Points) |
| Relevant Experience | Experience conducting speech therapy and/or corrective sessions, working with children and vulnerable population groups, preferably within NGOs, humanitarian, or international projects | 35 |
| Qualification and Education | Higher education in speech therapy, special education, corrective pedagogy, 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:
Documents for Participants (RFQ) – Speech Therapist
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. __ – Speech Therapist (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 |