Call for Expression of Interest: Study on Disability Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Service Delivery Mechanism in Nepal

Call for Expression of Interest: Study on Disability Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Service Delivery Mechanism in Nepal

1. Background

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are fundamental human rights and essential components of inclusive health systems. In Nepal, despite constitutional guarantees, national and international commitments, and policy provisions related to the rights of persons with disabilities and universal health coverage, persons with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in accessing quality, inclusive, and disability-friendly SRH services.

Persons with disabilities, particularly women, girls, adolescents, and individuals with multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities, often experience exclusion from SRH information, education, and services due to inaccessible infrastructure, communication barriers, stigma, negative attitudes, lack of disability-responsive policies and implementation mechanisms, limited capacity of healthcare providers, and inadequate data and accountability systems. These barriers are further intensified in rural and marginalized communities.

Although Nepal has endorsed international commitments including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and various national policies and strategies related to disability inclusion and health, there remains limited evidence regarding the extent to which SRH service delivery systems are inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of persons with disabilities.

In this context, Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) intends to conduct a comprehensive study on Disability Inclusive SRH Service Delivery Mechanism in Nepal. The study aims to generate evidence on the current status of disability-inclusive SRH service delivery mechanisms, identify barriers and gaps, and provide actionable recommendations for strengthening inclusive SRH systems and practices across different levels of healthcare institutions.

2. About Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a youth-led organization working for the rights, inclusion, participation, and empowerment of persons with disabilities, particularly children and young persons with disabilities in Nepal. BYAN works on inclusive education, health equity including SRHR, climate justice, youth leadership, accessibility, and social inclusion through evidence generation, policy advocacy, awareness, and capacity-building initiatives.

BYAN has been actively advocating for disability-inclusive policies and practices and promoting meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in development and humanitarian processes.

SRHR is one of the major working areas of the BYAN. On the one hand, it has been empowering young persons with disabilities through training, awareness raising initiatives and making available SRH related information in accessible formats while on the other hand, strengthening service delivery by providing capacity enhancement training for health service providers, advocating for the inclusive policies and developing a model inclusive health institutions. 

3. Study Objectives

3.1 Overall Objective

• To assess the disability-inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) service delivery mechanism in Nepal and provide evidence-based recommendations for strengthening inclusive SRH systems and practices.

3.2 Specific Objectives

• To explore the current situation of disability-inclusive/disability-friendly SRH service delivery mechanisms across different health institutions in Nepal.
• To analyze the multi-layered barriers and challenges that hinder inclusive SRH service delivery for persons with disabilities in Nepal.
• To examine the perspectives, experiences, and satisfaction levels of persons with disabilities regarding SRH services.
• To assess the institutional preparedness, accessibility, and capacity of healthcare facilities and service providers in delivering disability-inclusive SRH services.
• To provide actionable strategies and recommendations for strengthening disability-inclusive SRH service delivery systems in Nepal.

4. Expected Deliverables

The consultant/research team is expected to deliver the following:

• Inception Report including  Detailed methodology, workplan and timeline, Data collection tools, Sampling framework
• Literature Review Summary
• Field Data Collection and Documentation
• Draft Study Report The draft report should include:
  • Executive summary
  • Background and rationale
  • Literature review 
  • Methodology
  • Key findings and analysis
  • Conclusions
  • Actionable recommendations
• Validation Workshop/Consultation Presentation
• Final Study Report Incorporating feedback from BYAN and staff

5. Application Procedure

Interested consultants/firms are requested to submit the following documents:

• Technical Proposal including understanding of the assignment, methodology, workplan, and team composition.
• Financial Proposal with detailed budget breakdown;
• Updated CVs of key personnel.
• PAN/VAT registration documents (for firms);
• At least two samples of similar research/study assignments.

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)

Email: procurement@byanepal.org

Deadline: 20th May, 2026 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further process.

Note: The TOR is subject to revision/change based on discussion and mutual agreement with the selected consultant/consulting firm. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for further selection processes, including interview/presentation if required.

Click on the link below for detailed TOR:

Terms of Reference- Study on Disability Inclsuive sRH Service Delivery Mechanism in Nepal