Gap Assessment Consultancy
Reference No: PFAIU-GCE-0006
Country: Palestine
Title:- Gap Assessment Consultancy
About PFAIU
The Palestinian Food & Agriculture Industries Union (PFAIU), established in 1995, is a leading representative body for the Palestinian food sector, with over 300 active members. The sector, which includes more than 3,000 establishments in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, has attracted investments exceeding $580 million and provides employment for over 20,000 individuals. PFAIU is committed to strengthening the competitiveness of the local food industry by promoting high-quality Palestinian products, offering training in management and marketing, and supporting member access to both local and international markets. Guided by a vision of delivering healthy food through environmentally sustainable practices, the Union works to enhance food industry standards while celebrating and preserving Palestinian culinary heritage. Through its ongoing efforts, PFAIU continues to serve as a vital platform for sectoral development, advocacy, and technological advancement.
About the Project
This project is implemented by the Palestinian Food and Agriculture Industries Union (PFAIU) in collaboration with Enabel, the Belgian agency for international cooperation, and is funded by the Government of Belgium under the Green West Bank intervention. The project aims to promote sustainable practices within the Palestinian food sector, with a focus on improved waste management, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the reinforcement of relevant regulatory frameworks. A key objective of the project is to advance Green Circular Economy (GCE) practices across the sector through targeted training and capacity-building activities. As part of this effort, PFAIU is conducting a GAP assessment for selected companies in the olive oil and processed fruit and vegetable sectors that are expected to be involved in the GCE project. This assessment aims to evaluate current compliance levels with local and international GAP standards, identify technical and organizational gaps, and inform the development of tailored training programs. The goal is to ensure these companies are well-equipped to transition toward sustainable, circular, and environmentally responsible business models in alignment with the project’s vision.
The Palestinian Food and Agriculture Industries Union (PFAIU), in partnership with Enabel, invites qualified consultants to submit quotations for conducting a GAP assessment for 24 food processing companies in Nablus and Tubas, focusing on Green Circular Economy (GCE) practices.
The assignment includes:
On-site assessments of 24 companies
Evaluation of environmental management, pest control, hygiene, worker safety, and post-harvest handling
Interviews with staff and review of operational practices
Development of individual and consolidated GAP reports
Presentation of findings in a stakeholder workshop
You can download the tender documents and all annexes at the following address: PFAIU - RFQ Gap Assessment.pdf
Tenders must be submitted in a sealed and stamped envelope no later than July 29, 2025, to PFAIU’s headquarters to the following address:
Holland Street – Anas Malek Building, 2nd Floor
Al Bireh, Ramallah – Palestine
(near the Dutch Embassy)
Tel: +970 59 312 0634
