Expression of Interest (EOI)

SAATHII Call for Applications

Selection of Sub-Recipient (SR) under GFATM-Supported HIV Project 

EOI code: SAATHII/ GFATM/ SR-TN/EOI/1025/665

1. IMPORTANT DATES

1.1 Email ID to seek clarification: tnsreoi2025@saathii.org

1.2 Address for Submission of EOI

1.2.1 Hard copy applications are to be submitted to the following address in sealed envelope super-scribing on top “EoI for Tamil Nadu SR under GF HIV grant,               ” (put the name of the applicant)

Address: Procurement Department, SAATHII, New No. 30 (Old No. S-23), 35th Cross Street, Besant Nagar, Chennai 600090, Tamil Nadu, India, Landline (+91 44) 2440 3947/3663.

1.2.2      Soft copy applications are to be submitted to tnsreoi2025@saathii.org, with the subject line “EoI for Tamil Nadu SR under GF HIV grant,                        ” (put the name of the applicant) 

Note: The applicant should submit both hard and soft copies of the duly filled application along with relevant supporting documents. Please ensure that all the pages are numbered in sequence in both soft copies and hard copies. In addition, the hard copies of the documents should be signed by authorized representative of the organization, on each page. 

2. BACKGROUND 

About SAATHII: Solidarity and Action against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII), a registered non-profit organization, was founded with a vision for universal access to healthcare, justice, and social welfare for socio-economically marginalized women and children, communities impacted by the HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics, and groups marginalized on account of their sexuality and/or gender identity in India. Headquartered in Chennai, with nine branch offices across the country, SAATHII works towards universal access through information dissemination, networking, operational research, advocacy, training, and other technical assistance. 

About the Project and Call for Sub-Recipients: SAATHII has been chosen as one of the primary recipients of the Global Fund's HIV programs for 2024-27. In this role, SAATHII will assist the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) in meeting the UNAIDS fast track goals of 95-95-95 by expanding its new model for a comprehensive continuum of care, from prevention to treatment, which will include
a. Strengthening and expanding Care and Support Centers (CSC 2.0), including the Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV and Syphilis (EVTHS).
b. Strengthening and expanding integrated HIV, tuberculosis, STI, syphilis, and viral hepatitis interventions among incarcerated individuals

Furthermore, this initiative will strengthen community systems and encourage community partners (key and affected population organizations and networks) to be involved in design, implementation, innovation, and monitoring, resulting in increased community ownership and reduced stigma.SAATHII is implementing the project in ten states and union territories (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, and Punjab) through five SR partners.

SAATHII is seeking applications from suitable organizations to serve as Sub Recipient (SR) for the geographical cluster - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep.

The selected SR will be managing existing 16 Global Fund Supported SSRs in Tamil Nadu, and they will also be providing technical support to domestic budget supported CSCs in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. The selected SR will also be entering into contractual agreements with the existing 16 Global Fund Supported SSRs in Tamil Nadu. Presently these SSR have contractual agreements with SAATHII for implementation of this project in Tamil Nadu.

A detailed list of activities to be carried out under each component, as well as the Sub-Recipients' roles and responsibilities, is provided below.

For detailed information, please check the complete version of the EOI attached below.

Download Attachment: TN_SR_GC7_EOI_ Oct_2025-HIV.doc