The program is a six-month peer-to-peer business support initiative that brings together SMEs with complementary experiences and shared challenges. We are now seeking experienced service providers to work closely with KE in designing and implementing the program, which includes the following key components:

• Bootcamp sessions, with at least 50% of activities conducted outside the classroom and focused on practical learning.
• A cross-province SME collaboration challenge session.
• Preparation of SME product displays and a networking session among SMEs.

Bidding Components

• Step 1: Interested bidders should email KE with the subject line “Enterprise Provincial Linkage Program” to join Step 2—Project briefing no later than two weeks from the announcement date.
• Step 2: KE to invite bidders for a detailed project briefing within one or two days after the closing date.
• Step 3: Bidders to submit a proposal and budget plan within one or two weeks after the project briefing.
• Concept notes or proposal, including brief activity plan and team members' profiles
• The budget plan for the event arrangement
• Samples of previous projects
• The expected result of the planned event (e.g., number of visitors/interactions, number of participations in terms of brand and product type)
• Step 4: KE to evaluate the proposal and budget plan from bidders.
• Step 5: Announcement of the successful bidder in formal within one or two days after the evaluation.