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THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA (LAKM) / ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON IS LOOKING FOR CONSULTANCY FOR KITHCEN CERTIFICATION BODIES

The Order of Malta is present in Lebanon since 1953, it currently manages a network of 60 different operations through which it assists and supports, across the Lebanese territory, every person in need, regardless of their backgrounds, personal beliefs, or affiliations. Its service provision to the vulnerable revolves around three main pillars: The Healthcare Pillar, the Social Pillar and the Agro-humanitarian Pillar, all while establishing a benchmark of excellence, respecting diversity, and serving with humility.

The Order of Malta Lebanon (OML), officially registered as Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta, with the support of its partner Malteser International (MI), has recently developed a comprehensive multi-annual program to strengthen its health and social services as well as its agriculture programs.

In this framework, OML is releasing a Call for Interest for the submission of proposals by accredited certification bodies for accrediting OML’s Community Kitchens. 

KITCHEN CERTIFICATION BODIES

Objective/Purpose of the assignment

The Order of Malta Lebanon invites accredited certification bodies to submit proposals for accrediting OML’s Community Kitchens. The overall objective is to independently assess and certify OML communal kitchens against recognized national and international food safety, hygiene, and quality management standards. 

Project Description

Commissioning Party: Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta 

1020 Achrafieh Building, 3rd floor – Pierre Gemayel Road – Mathaf Area – Lebanon / B.P 110773 

Brief assignment title: Accreditation of OML’s Communal Kitchens

Project no.       05-2750

Period of assignment: August 2026 to December 2028

Assignment technical description: OML is seeking support from accredited certification bodies to submit proposals for accrediting OML’s Community Kitchens as follows:

  - Pre-Accreditation Review

  - Accreditation Audit Reports

  - Compliance Scoring Matrix

  - Accreditation Result & Decision Report(s)

  - Accreditation Certificates

  - Final Accreditation Report

Criteria of Pre-Selection: All interested bidders must submit the following documents:

-              Legal Documents (Commercial Register, MoF Registration) showing the consultancy firm is formally registered in Lebanon since at least 5 years.

-              Company Profile showing relevant certification experience, preferably for community kitchens across Lebanon.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO BID FOR THIS PROJECT, PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL* WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS NO LATER THAN AUGUST 8TH, 2026 TO ANNA-MARIA.NASSOUR@ORDREDEMALTELIBAN.ORG SO THAT WE CAN SEND YOU THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ENABLING YOU TO PROPERLY SUBMIT YOUR OFFER. 

BIDDERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MENTIONED UNDER “CRITERIA FOR PRE-SELECTION” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE BID.

* SPECIFY THE SUBJECT & PROJECT NO. IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT.