24 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke kasneb Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P O Box 41362 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. (020) 4923000, Cell phone numbers: 0722 -201214, 0734-600624 E-mail: info@kasneb.or.ke Website: www.kasneb.or.ke INTERNATIONAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) PROVISION OF EXAMINATION TESTING SERVICES ON A COMPUTER-BASED PLATFORM ON PILOT BASIS REFERENCE NO: KAS/EOI/001/2018/2019 1. Introduction 1.1 Legal framework The Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (kasneb) was established as a state corporation under the National Treasury by the Government of Kenya on 24 July 1969. The establishment and operations of kasneb are governed by the following main Acts: (a) The Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 (which repealed the Accountants Act, Cap 531 of 1977). (b) The Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988. (c) The Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No.13 of 2015. 1.2 Mandate The mandate of kasneb is the development of syllabuses, conduct of professional, diploma and certificate examinations and certification of candidates in finance, accountancy, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines, promotion of its qualifications nationally and internationally and the accreditation of relevant training institutions. 1.3 Vision Global leader in examination and certification of business professionals. 1.4 Mission Empowering professionals globally by offering quality examinations and undertaking research and innovation. 1.5 Qualifications kasneb currently offers five (5) professional examinations, three (3) diploma examinations and one (1) certificate examination that lead to the following qualifications: 1.5.1 Professional qualifications (i) Certified Public Accountants (CPA). (ii) Certified Secretaries (CS). (iii) Certified Information Communication Technologists (CICT). (iv) Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA). (v) Certified Credit Professionals (CCP). 1.5.2 Diploma qualifications (i) Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD). (ii) Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT). (iii) Diploma in Credit Management (DCM). 1.5.3 Certificate qualification Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS). The above examinations are administered twice a year in May and November to kasneb students based both in Kenya and outside Kenya. 2. Brief on the project kasneb has predominantly used paper-based testing in the administration of its examinations. With the advancements in technology supporting computer-based examinations (CBE), kasneb is keen to further enhance the integrity, efficiency and flexibility of its examination administration systems through adoption of CBE. In this regard, kasneb wishes to partner with an established provider of computer-based testing services to guide the planned transition to CBE. The partnership will involve the selected firm administering one or more kasneb examinations on a computer-based platform on pilot basis pending full transition to CBE. kasneb envisages partnering with a firm with demonstrable experience in offering computer-based testing services to professional examination bodies whose operations are similar or related to those of kasneb. 3. Scope of services The scope of services shall include, but not limited to the following: (a) Carrying out an internal and external analysis of the technical and other requirements for a successful transition by kasneb to CBE, including the requirements for examination centres. (b) Training test developers and moderators on examinations development in a computer-based testing environment. (c) Administering the computer-based tests in the specified examinations and facilitating automated marking of candidates’ responses in the relevant papers. (d) Advising on test data banks. (e) Processing and analysing results for the computer-based examinations. (f) Ensuring the safety, integrity and continuity of the computer-based examinations. (g) Ensuring adequate technical support and back-up systems to facilitate the successful administration of computer-based examinations. (h) Undertaking appropriate skills and knowledge transfer on CBE to kasneb as part of capacity building. 4. Eligibility kasneb invites eligible firms to express their interest in the above project. Interested firms must provide the following in the English language/English language translation: (a) Company profile. (b) Copy of certificate of registration/incorporation or its equivalent. (c) Copy of valid tax compliance certificate or its equivalent. (d) Copy of personal identification number (PIN) and value added tax (VAT) certificates or their equivalent. (e) Evidence of financial ability to undertake the assignment. In this connection, the firm should attach audited financial statements for the last three (3) years. (f) Technical capability to undertake the assignment. Demonstrate through a formal proposal, in-depth understanding and capacity to undertake the scope of work including the following: (i) Description of assignments and experience in administering computer-based examinations at national and/or international levels within the last five years (attach letters of recommendation from current/past clients as applicable). (ii) Description of the management/organisation structure, list of key staff relevant to the assignment and their curriculum vitae. (iii) Demonstration of the firm’s ability to administer CBE globally. (iv) Infrastructural capacity. (g) Proposed implementation plan including the estimated project duration, project cost and post-implementation support. (h) Information regarding any current litigation involving the firm. (i) (j) Any other relevant information and documentation. 5. Submission procedure Expressions of Interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the EOI Name and Reference Number and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at kasneb Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi and be addressed to: The Secretary and Chief Executive Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (kasneb) kasneb Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 41362-00100 Nairobi KENYA so as to be received on or before Tuesday, 27 November 2018 at 11.00 a.m. East Africa time. The Expressions of Interest may also be sent by secure mode to the above address. The bids will be opened immediately in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. 6. Criteria for evaluation Only those companies that will meet the eligibility criteria will be prequalified and issued with the Request for Proposal (RFP) document. 7. Clarifications Interested parties may request for clarification on this Expression of Interest for up to seven (7) days before the submission deadline date. Any such requests for clarification must be sent in writing by paper mail or electronic mail to: Head of Supply Chain Management kasneb kasneb Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 41362-00100 Nairobi KENYA Email: procurement@kasneb.or.ke SECRETARY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE Tuesday, 23 October 2018 Certification by relevant professional bodies, regulatory and quality assurance bodies.
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