Scope of services  

The successful service provider will deliver the following services:  

 1. Diagnostic Assessment of Existing Yacht Tourism Data

• Review the 2018 Economic Impact of International Yachting in Fiji study as a baseline document, including its methodology, data sources, assumptions and key findings. 
  • Review existing yacht tourism data sources, including administrative datasets from Fiji Immigration, Fiji Inland Revenue and Customs (FIRCS) and other relevant agencies; 
  • Engage key marina operators and yacht service providers to test and operationalize data collection approaches, including interview, data capture methods and reporting formats, with the aim of establishing a practical and sustainable mechanism for FBoS to access industry data on an ongoing basis; 
  • Map current data type, flows, classifications, coverage, frequency, and limitations; 
  • Identify key data gaps (e.g. departures, length of stay, vessel segmentation, expenditure, charter activity) that key stakeholders require to make informed decisions; and, 
  • Assess institutional arrangements for data sharing, consolidation, and reporting. 
  • Work with FBoS to review, test and where necessary update the economic multipliers and assumptions used to estimate the economic contribution of yacht tourism in the 2018 yacht impact study, ensuring alignment with current data sources and national statistical frameworks; 
  •  Recommend improved methodologies for consolidating yacht tourism data within the national statistical system; 
  •  Propose practical approaches to estimating indicators such as length of stay, expenditure patterns, vessel types, and regional visitation; 
  • Assess feasibility and pathways for integrating yacht tourism data into existing frameworks (e.g. IVS, TSA or national tourism accounts, where appropriate); and, 
  • Develop statistical tools, templates, classifications, and metadata aligned with FBoS systems and dissemination formats. 
  • Provide hands‑on mentoring and knowledge transfer to designated FBoS technical staff throughout the assignment, in a manner and at intervals agreed with FBoS; 
  • Strengthen FBoS capacity in data quality assurance, analysis, and interpretation of yacht tourism data; 
  • Support FBoS staff to participate in and lead engagements with marina operators and private sector stakeholders to strengthen relationships and build confidence in ongoing data sharing. 
  • Support FBoS to document methodologies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enable continuity beyond the assignment; and, 
  • Participate in, and provide technical input to, inter‑agency consultations. 
  • Proven experience in conducting tourism statistics particularly in yachting and/or maritime segment with a good understanding of economic analysis at national levels
  • Strong expertise in data consolidation, statistical methodology and reporting 
  • Experience working with FBOS and strengthening official data systems; and demonstrated ability in capacity building, knowledge transfer, and institutional strengthening;   
  • Working experience in Pacific Island economies.  
  • Good project management skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders 
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English, including the ability to produce concise, digestible analytical report. 
  • Demonstrated capability to deliver the requirements as described in this RFQ. (35%) 
  • Approach to delivering the requirements as described in this RFQ. (35%)  
  • Qualifications and experience of proposed personnel. (30%)

   2. Methodological and System Strengthening 

3. Enhancing technical capacity within FBoS 

The consultant is expected to work collaboratively with FBoS staff throughout the assignment to ensure analytical approaches and methodologies are understood and can be replicated by the Bureau in future reporting cycles. 

Experience and qualifications 

Interested consultants must meet the following mandatory requirements to be able to participate in this procurement process: 

 Quote / Proposal format 

Interested service providers must complete the Response Forms (a) and (b) provided with this RFQ to submit an offer. Submissions that do not use the Response Form will not be considered for assessment due to non-compliance with RFQ format. 

Evaluation criteria 

   1. Technical criteria 

MDF will evaluate each submission for adherence to this RFQ, ability to fulfill the specified requirements, and overall cost-effectiveness. The technical response will be assessed based on the following criteria: 

The technical score will account for 80% of the total score. 

  2.Financial criteria 

Following the assessment of the technical response, MDF will undertake a like-for-like price comparison of all technically suitable offers. The Financial Score will account for 20% of the total score. 

Contracting details  

The successful service provider will be contracted by MDF and will work under the guidance of MDF and FBoS at all times, providing regular updates to both parties on progress and any problems that may be encountered. 

If your quote is successful, you will be required to enter into the Company’s standard contract for the types of goods or services being provided. In the provision of the Goods and Services, you will be required to comply with the Company’s policies, including (without limitation) its Business Partner Code of Conduct and any relevant Project Manual. Potential suppliers must also comply with the Company’s Business Partner Code of Conduct in the submission of any quotes pursuant to this RFQ. 

If you are bidding as part of a joint venture, partnership or similar, please make this clear in your submission. Likewise, if you propose to subcontract any part of the goods or services provision, then disclose this fact within your submission. The Company may require additional information from you and approval for subcontracting will not be automatic as subcontractors will be subject to Palladium’s Due Diligence process. 

Registration of Interest 

Register your interest to submit an offer by sending your organization name, contact person and contact details to the contact person by email on or before Friday, 14th August 2026, 5:00pm Fiji Time 

Last date for Queries

Send all queries to the Contact Person by email on or before Tuesday, 18th August 2026, 5:00pm Fiji Time. 

Indicate the following: RFQ-FJ26-25 Consultancy Services for Strengthening Yacht Tourism Data 

Closing date and time: Friday, 21st August 2026 / 5:00PM Fiji Time 

Contact: tenders-MDF@thepalladiumgroup.com

Details for submission

Email your completed Response Forms to the Contact Person on or before the Closing Date and Time. Quote the RFQ Title in the subject line.