Call for Food Safety Compliance Assessment expert- Food System Challenge

Context & Background

Berytech is a leading organization in Lebanon's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and company hosting. Hence, Berytech is taking part in the country's economic revival, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.

About FSC PROJECT

The Food System Challenge supports businesses to solve core challenges of the food system in Lebanon, and more specifically in the sectors of dairy and meat production (cow, goat, sheep), cereals and pulses (and its by-products), protected horticulture (Classical green houses, hydroponics, and aquaponics), and domesticated edible herbs and plants.

The Food System Challenge is implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) and Berytech through support from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Throughout FSC’s previous and current cycles, the program supported over 40 SMEs to fortify the Lebanese food system to create a more sustainable ecosystem.

SME Background
  1. Bionord SARL is a Lebanese dairy company founded in 2020, specializing in high-quality, additive-free dairy products.
  2. Ghalatouna is a Lebanese SME specializing in bulgur production and distribution, with a focus on sustainability and local agricultural support.
Objective The primary objective of this assessment is to evaluate the organization's compliance with food safety standards and identify areas for improvement to ensure the safety and quality of food products.Scope of work:

The scope of work for this assessment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Conducting a comprehensive assessment of current food safety practices.
  • Identifying gaps and areas for improvement to meet food safety standards.
  • Providing recommendations and developing an action plan to address identified gaps.

The assessment will cover, but not limited, the following areas:

  • Food handling and preparation practices
  • Hygiene and sanitation standards
  • Storage and transportation conditions
  • Employee training and awareness
  • Pest control measures
  • Compliance with relevant food safety regulations and standards

Duration

The consultancy is expected to span 1 month, with specific on-site days to be agreed upon based on project milestones and progress.

Key Deliverables

The consultant/firm will be responsible for delivering the following:

  • A detailed assessment report outlining current practices and compliance status.
  • A gap analysis report identifying areas for improvement.
  • A comprehensive action plan with clear steps and timelines to achieve compliance.
Qualifications:

The consultant should have:

  • Proven experience in conducting food safety assessments
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
  • Strong analytical and report-writing skills
Call Type
Call for Consultancies
Organisation
Berytech
Remuneration Range
1000 to 2000 (USD)
Intervention Sectors
Training & Capacity Building
Duration of Contract
N/A
How to Apply
Timeline And Application
The selected Consultant is expected to start his/her activities soon after selection; the exact timeline and effective working days are to be set based on both the company’s and the Consultant’s availability. The total budget allocated for the intervention is about $600 per company.

Candidates should submit the following documents.

  • Technical (maximum two pages) describing the methodology to conduct the work based on the content suggested in the section: “Scope of Work, Duration, and Deliverables” elaborating it further.
  • Profile and project references (maximum two pages): A brief explanation of the consultant(s) background should be submitted (CVs should be included as an annex) along with project references on the topic.
  • Financial Proposal describing the expected remuneration and the proposed timeframe of the intervention. Quotations in response to this RFP must be priced on a Level-of-effort (Number of working days) term contract, all-inclusive basis, including delivery and all other costs. Pricing must be presented in USD and offers must remain valid for not less than 30 calendar days after the offer deadline. Offerors are requested to provide quotations on their official quotation format or letterhead.

**The firm/consultant is required to perform a pre-assessment visit/call to the business before submitting the proposal to assess and quote accordingly**

To arrange a visit or conference call, please coordinate with FSC program Manager at Berytech: Nivine Chaaban - 70 516 132 or George Narssis - 70 516 728

Depending on the situation, each client has the right to take conference calls instead of site visit. The client has the right to stop meeting consultants/consultancy firm at his disclosure.

Documents and proposals must be sent to Procurement@berytech.org byFebruary 3rd, 2025, at the latest, with the subject: “Food System Challenge – Food Safety Compliance Assessment”

 

Important: The header of the technical and financial offers must note the candidate data (Name, address, country, telephone, email, and fiscal identity number or other official number).

Deadline
Countries
Lebanon