Summary
Request for Proposal (RfP)
Aus4Growth (A4G) is a partnership between Australia and Vietnam and aims to close gaps in policy and practice to support enhanced economic growth, trade and investment, clean energy and transport, inclusion and digital acceleration.
Building on previous programs - Aus4Reform and Aus4Transport - A4G integrated emerging initiatives in economy, energy, trade, inclusion and digital. A4G will directly support the priorities of the Australia - Vietnam Development Partnership Plan 2025-2030 and the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (March 2024).
A4G is funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by Boston Consulting Group.
Description
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as Managing Contractor of the Aus4Growth program on behalf of DFAT, invites suitable qualified service providers to submit proposals to support the Multilateral Trade Policy Department (MTPD) under Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in operationalising Vietnam's proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Ecosystem.
This activity will support the translation of the existing FTA Ecosystem masterplan into a practical and evidence-based operational model, including the development of governance and coordination arrangements, identification of pilot sectors and provinces, and enterprise-level research to ensure the FTA Ecosystem responds to the practical needs of Vietnamese businesses. The FTA Ecosystem also need to consider inclusiveness of firms, women-led businesses, and enterprise located outside major export hubs who often face higher information, compliance, and coordination cost when attempting to use FTAs.
This activity will support MOIT's planned pilot phase commencing from July 2026 across three priority sectors and selected provinces, while informing the long-term rollout and service delivery model of the FTA Ecosystem.
Further details of the scope and requirements are set out in the RfP. To obtain a copy of the RfP, please contact Aus4Growth Operations Manager via email at richardson.karen@bcg.com
