REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)
Country: Ethiopia
Name of Project: The Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063 Project
Grant No: P180117
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct IT Security Assessment for Africa Union Commission
Reference No. ET-AUC-560866-CS-QCBS
The African Union Commission has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of The Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063 Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a comprehensive penetration testing assessment of the African Union Commission’s ICT infrastructure. The engagement is designed to rigorously evaluate technical controls, identify vulnerabilities, and simulate realistic cyberattack scenarios.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest.
The African Union Commission now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultants’ Quality and Cost-based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 29 July 2026.
African Union Commission,
Head of Supply Chain Management Division
Building C, 3rd Floor,
P.O Box 3243, Roosevelt Street
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 – Ext 4305
Fax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430
E-mail: Tender@africanunion.org
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CONDUCT IT SECURITY ASSESSMENT FOR AFRICA UNION COMMISSION
REF: ET-AUC-560866-CS-QCBS
As the continental organization mandated to advance integration, peace, and sustainable development across Africa, the African Union Commission (AUC) increasingly relies on sophisticated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems to execute its mandate with efficiency, reliability, and accountability. The Commission’s ICT ecosystem, spanning headquarters and regional offices, integrates interconnected networks, mission-critical applications, and distributed services that are essential to achieving its operational and strategic priorities. While this digital transformation has significantly enhanced connectivity, efficiency, and service delivery, it has also introduced a complex and evolving landscape of cybersecurity risks.
In the current threat environment, cyber risks are not solely technical challenges; they carry strategic implications for institutional integrity, governance, and stakeholder trust. Safeguarding the AUC’s ICT assets is therefore a matter of organizational resilience, credibility, and confidence — core enablers for the Commission to effectively deliver its continental mandate.
The Management Information System Directorate (MISD), operating under the Cabinet of the Deputy Chairperson, is responsible for planning, deploying, and managing all ICT functions across the African Union. In its commitment to strengthening institutional cyber resilience, MISD recognizes the need for an independent, evidence-based Security Assessment of its ICT environment. This assessment will identify vulnerabilities, evaluate the effectiveness of existing safeguards, and provide actionable guidance to reinforce ICT security across all operational fields.
Accordingly, the African Union Commission invites proposals from highly qualified cybersecurity firms to conduct a comprehensive Security Assessment, incorporating both external and internal penetration testing. The assessment will simulate realistic cyber-threat scenarios, evaluate technical and operational resilience, and deliver prioritized recommendations for remediation. The outcomes will provide the Commission with a clear, actionable, and strategic understanding of its cybersecurity posture, supporting informed decision-making, strengthened operational continuity, and sustained institutional trust.
The main objectives of this Security Assessment will result in:
The consultancy will develop a structured, actionable IT Security Remediation Plan based on the findings of a comprehensive penetration testing assessment of the African Union Commission’s ICT infrastructure. The plan will be multiannual, operational, and include prioritized initiatives with clearly assigned accountable owners, fully aligned with the Commission’s ICT governance framework and operational priorities. It will integrate targeted remediation measures, evidence-based recommendations, and a detailed implementation roadmap to strengthen the resilience and protection of critical ICT systems and services.
The firm will conduct a thorough penetration testing engagement, employing both external (black box) and internal (white box) methodologies. The assessment will systematically identify exploitable vulnerabilities, evaluate the effectiveness of existing technical controls, and simulate realistic threat scenarios across networks, servers, applications, and configurations. The outcomes will provide the Commission with actionable insights to guide the development and operationalization of a practical remediation plan.
The Security Assessment aims to deliver actionable insights that will:
Under the leadership of the MISD Director, the consultancy will conduct a comprehensive penetration testing assessment of the African Union Commission’s ICT infrastructure. The engagement is designed to rigorously evaluate technical controls, identify vulnerabilities, and simulate realistic cyberattack scenarios. The assessment will be tailored to the Commission’s operational context, system architecture, regulatory environment, and threat landscape. At a minimum, the firm will prepare and execute the following:
The estimated duration of this assignment is approximately 5 months, covering 15 weeks at the African Union Commission Headquarters and 2 weeks and 2 days at each of the three remote AU regional offices (selected by the MIS Directorate). All deliverables shall be clear, well-structured, and actionable, supporting practical implementation and informed decision-making. Deliverables shall include visual elements such as vulnerability heat maps, dashboards, and executive summaries to enhance clarity and facilitate prioritization of mitigation measures. Each deliverable shall be submitted in both draft and final versions and presented in formats agreed with the African Union, including but not limited to Word and PowerPoint
The firm will provide the following deliverables:
Deliverables / reports | Content of reports | Timeline |
Inception report | Detailed methodology, rules of engagement, testing windows, work plan, stakeholder map, communication plan, identification of dependencies, potential risks, and mitigation measures. Approved work plan will serve as the monitoring and coordination framework for the assignment. | Within the first 10 business days after the start of the consultancy |
Penetration testing and risk assessment report | A structured report detailing the results of the penetration testing assessment (external black box and internal white box). Includes identification of vulnerabilities classified by severity, technical and systemic weaknesses, potential escalation paths, third-party risks, and potential business or operational impacts. | Within 30 business days after approval of the Inception Report |
Threat landscape and technical evaluation report | Assessment of relevant cyber threats (external and insider risks), evaluation of existing technical controls, detection, prevention, and response capabilities, and identification of potential gaps affecting ICT resilience. | Within 30 business days after approval of the Inception Report |
Draft remediation and action plan | Prioritized, actionable recommendations for remediation and risk mitigation. Includes detailed remediation roadmap, sequencing, dependencies, responsible owners, and indicative resource/budget estimates for critical corrective actions. | Within 25 business days after approval of the Penetration Testing and Risk Assessment Report |
Final security assessment and remediation plan | Consolidated final report incorporating stakeholder feedback, including executive summary, detailed technical findings, and the finalized remediation RoadMap for operationalization. | Within 10 business days after approval of the Draft Remediation and Action Plan |
Presentation to leadership / steering committee | Executive-level presentation of key findings, insights, risk implications, and proposed remediation roadmap. Facilitation of discussions and alignment with MISD and leadership teams. | After approval of the Final Security Assessment and Remediation Plan |
Technical Handover and Final Reporting | Handover of all assessment outputs, including detailed technical findings, evidence of vulnerabilities, remediation recommendations, and practical guidance for the Commission’s ICT teams. Ensures the MISD can act on findings, monitor progress, and sustain improvements in ICT security posture. | Within 15 business days after approval of the Final Security Assessment and Remediation Plan |
The African Union Commission (AUC) will provide the following support to facilitate the consultancy:
Report / Deliverable | Format | Number of Copies | Recipients |
Inception Report | Word / PDF | 2 Hard Copies + 1 Electronic | Senior Leadership, |
Interim Progress Reports | Word / PDF | 1 Electronic | MIS Director, |
Penetration Testing and Risk Assessment Report | Word / PDF | 1 Electronic for each report | MIS Director, Cybersecurity Team, IT Governance Team |
Threat Landscape and Technical Evaluation Report | Word / PDF | 1 Electronic | MIS Director, Cybersecurity Team, IT Governance Team |
Draft Security Assessment and Remediation Plan | Word / PDF | 1 Electronic | MIS Director, |
Final Security Assessment and Remediation Plan | Word / PDF | 3 Hard Copies + 1 Electronic | Senior Leadership, |
Presentation of Findings | PowerPoint / PDF | 1 Electronic | Senior Leadership, |
Knowledge Transfer and Handover Report | Word / PDF | 1 Electronic | MIS Director, |
The successful consultancy firm must demonstrate a strong focus on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and organizational value delivery, particularly within intergovernmental or large-scale institutional contexts.
Firm Requirements:
Consultancy Team Experience
S. No | Key Position | Area of Specific Expertise Required | Minimum Qualification and Professional Expérience | Indicative Key Staff Input (Person-Months) |
1 | Team Lead / Cybersecurity Assessment Expert | Overall leadership of security assessment, governance, quality assurance, and coordination of penetration testing activities | 10+ years in cybersecurity, including at least 4 years leading penetration testing or security assessment engagements in complex environments | 5 months |
2 | Lead Penetration Tester / Red Team Specialist | Advanced penetration testing, ethical hacking, exploitation techniques, attack simulation (external and internal) | 7+ years in cybersecurity with at least 5 years of hands-on penetration testing experience across networks, systems, and applications | 4–5 months (intensive during testing phases) |
3 | Cybersecurity Architect / Infrastructure Security Expert | Review of network, server, cloud, and application security architecture; evaluation of technical controls and attack surfaces | 7+ years in cybersecurity with strong experience in infrastructure security assessment and secure architecture design | 5 months |
4 | Vulnerability Management and Risk Analyst | Vulnerability identification, classification, risk scoring, exploitation impact analysis, and remediation prioritization | 5+ years in vulnerability management, security assessment, or cyber risk analysis in enterprise environments | 5 months |
5 | Project Manager / Engagement Coordinator | Project planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and delivery tracking | 5+ years in project management, preferably in cybersecurity or IT security assessment engagements | 5 months |
6 | Change Management / Knowledge Transfer Expert | Development of technical reports, remediation guidance, and knowledge transfer to ICT teams | 5+ years in cybersecurity reporting, documentation, or technical advisory with experience in translating findings into actionable remediation plans | 2–3 months |
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Project:P181278-Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-77560
Bid/Contract Reference No:ACCESS/GOVTECH/GD-14
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Scope of Contract:ENHANCEMENT OF NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTITY (NDI) SYSTEM FOR BHUTAN NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW (BNSW) TRADER AUTHENTICATION
Notice Version No:0
Request for Proposal
Information Systems
(Design, Supply and Installation)
(Without Prequalification)
Purchaser: State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Project: Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project
Contract title: Development of Bank ID
Country: Tajikistan
Grant No.: TF-C6744
RFP No: TJ-PIC-EOP-528031-NC-RFP
Issued on: 08.06.2026
1. The Republic of Tajikistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the "Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project" and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Development of Bank ID.
2. The State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for Development of Bank ID
3. The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised September 2023 ("Procurement Regulations"), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60%. and for Bid cost: 40%.
5. Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Muhammad Asror, Director, info@dt.tj and inspect the request for proposals document during office hours from 08:00 to 17:00 at the address: 59 Shotemur street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
6. The request for proposals document in English may be received by interested eligible Proposers upon the submission of a written application to the address below:
"Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Muhammad Asror, Director, info@dt.tj, 59 Shotemur street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
7. Proposals must be delivered to the address below on July 29, 2026, 15:00 Dushanbe time. Electronic procurement will not be permitted. Late Proposals will be rejected. The outer Proposal envelopes marked “ORIGINAL PROPOSAL”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Proposers’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on July 29, 2026, 15:00 Dushanbe time. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public Proposals opening.
8. All Proposals must be accompanied by a “Proposal Security” of USD 26 000 or equivalent in any freely convertible currency.
9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Proposer’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the request for proposal document.
10. The address referred to above is:
State Committee on Investments and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan
40 Rudaki Avenue, Second Floor, Room 36
Dushanbe 734025
Republic of Tajikistan
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REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
\n\nMINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
\n\nDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION AGENCY, PUBLIC INSTITUTE (ATDI, IP)
\n\nDigital Governance and Economy Project - EDGE
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Grant No.: IDA-D906-MZ
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Assignment Title: Consulting Services for the Implementation of National Mobile Digital Identity and Electronic Signature Infrastructure for the Republic of Mozambique
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Reference No.: C241
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The Government of Mozambique has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Digital Governance and Economy Project - EDGE, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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1. Background
\n\nThe Republic of Mozambique, through the Agency for Digital Transformation and Innovation (ATDI, IP), is implementing an ambitious digital transformation program aligned with the vision of building a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centered public administration. This program is part of the Digital Economy and Electronic Government Project (EDGE), funded by the World Bank, and aims to establish the foundations of a modern and interoperable Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
\n\nWithin the scope of this program, ATDI, IP has already begun implementing an Interoperability Platform based on X-Road, which will enable the secure exchange of data between government institutions and public and private service providers. To complement this infrastructure and enable the identification, authentication, and digital signature of citizens, residents, and companies, it is necessary to implement a national ecosystem of mobile digital identity and electronic signature.
\n\nThe mobile digital identity solution to be implemented must be inclusive, scalable, and accessible to all citizens, regardless of their geographic location, connectivity, or device type. It should support multiple implementation modalities (mobile application, physical SIM, and eSIM) to ensure maximum coverage and digital inclusion, particularly in rural areas and communities with limited access to modern smartphones.
\n\n2. The Services
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include:
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be provided on request to email below.
\n\nATDI, IP now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
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Project 1: SIM/eSIM-based Mobile ID
\n\nProject 2: Integration with X-Road
\n\nProject 3: PKI/CA and Digital Signature
\n\nKey Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
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Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
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A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: 0800 to 1530 hours.
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 5 June 2026.
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Digital Transformation and innovation Agency, a Public Institute
\n\nDigital Governance and Economy Project - EDGE
\n\nRua 3891 – Bairro Costa do Sol
\n\n-25.946138610954517, 32.61609812100204
\n\nEmail- procurement@atdi.gov.mz
\n\nMaputo-Mozambique
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PROJET DE TRANSFORMATION NUMERIQUE « PTN »
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Avis Spécifique d’Appel d’Offres (AA0)
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Appel d’Offres No : ZR-UGP - PTN-542824-GO-RFB
\n\nProjet : PROJET DE TRANSFORMATION NUMÉRIQUE
\n\nAcheteur : UNITE DE GESTION DU PROJET DE TRANSFORMATION NUMERIQUE (UG PTN)
\n\nPays : REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
\n\nIntitulé du Marché : Centre d’Opérations de Sécurité Gouvernemental (GOVSOC)
\n\nCrédit No :7602-ZR (Banque mondiale)
\n\nConvention de cofinancement AFD N° :CCD 1198 01 H (Agence Française de Développement)
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Emis le : 11 mai 2026
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1.Le Gouvernement de la République du Congo a reçu deux financements dont l’un de la Banque mondiale et le second de l’Agence Française de Développement pour financer le coût du Projet de Transformation Numérique, et à l’intention d’utiliser une partie de ce financement pour effectuer des paiements au titre du Marché de Fourniture d'équipements(serveurs et licences) du Centre d’Opérations de Sécurité Gouvernemental (GOVSOC): « Pour ce marché, l’Emprunteur utilisera la méthode de décaissement par Paiement Direct, telle que définie dans les Directives de Décaissement de la Banque mondiale pour le Financement de Projet d’Investissement, à l’exception des paiements pour lesquels le marché prévoit l’utilisation de crédit documentaire. »
\n\n2.L’Unité de Gestion du Projet de Transformation Numérique (PTN) sollicite des offres fermées de la part de soumissionnaires éligibles et répondant aux qualifications requises pour la mise en place accélérée d'un Centre d'Opérations de Sécurité Gouvernemental (GOVSOC) destiné à assurer, au minimum, les fonctions suivantes à l'échelle du périmètre pilote :
\n\nLe modèle de supervision MVP est fixé à 16/7 (06h00-22h00, heure locale).
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bureaux RAXIO DATA CENTER RDC \n\n\t\t\t12 ème rue Limete Industriel, Kinshasa République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||||||||||
| \n\t\t\t I.2 Serveur Management / Orchestration \n\n\t\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t I.3 Serveurs Collectors Logs \n\n\t\t\t
Capacité d’ingestion 5k EPS par collecteur minimum avec redondance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||||||||
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| \n\t\t\t I.5 Serveur EDR Management \n\n\t\t\tLa solution EDR proposée devra être dimensionnée pour assurer la protection et la gestion d’au moins 1000 endpoints dans le cadre du MVP. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t 1 \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||||||||
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| \n\t\t\t II.1 SIEM \n\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bureaux RAXIO DATA CENTER RDC \n\n\t\t\t12 ème rue Limete Industriel, Kinshasa République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||||||||||
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| \n\t\t\t II.4 Systèmes \n\n\t\t\t
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3. La passation du Marché sera conduite par Mise en Concurrence internationale (AOI) telle que définie dans le « Règlement de Passation des Marchés pour les Emprunteurs sollicitant le Financement de Projets d’Investissement » de la Banque mondiale, septembre 2025, et ouverte à tous les soumissionnaires de pays éligibles tels que définis dans ledit Règlement.
\n\n4. Les Soumissionnaires intéressés et éligibles peuvent obtenir des informations supplémentaires à l’Unité de Gestion du Projet de Transformation Numérique, e-mail : info@ugpatn.cd et téléphone : +243810000355 et examiner le Dossier d’Appel d’Offres durant les heures de bureau de 9 :00 à 17 :00 heures à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous.
\n\n5.Les Soumissionnaires intéressés et éligibles peuvent obtenir un dossier d’appel d’offres complet en formulant une demande écrite à l’adresse ci-dessous contre un paiement non remboursable équivalent à 100 USD (Dollars américains cent). La méthode de paiement sera par dépôt direct sur le compte du Projet ci-dessus. Les paiements dans le compte ci-dessous, ouvert à la SOFIBANQUE SA :
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Le dossier d’appel d’offres (DAO) pourra être retiré dans les bureaux du projet situés à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous après présentation de la preuve de paiement des frais d’acquisition du DAO. Pour les soumissionnaires installés au Congo ou à l’étranger, le DAO pourrait leur être envoyé par courrier électronique, après fourniture de la preuve de paiement des frais d’acquisition du DAO à travers l’adresse électronique ci-dessous.
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6.Les offres devront être soumises à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous au plus tard le 22 juin 2026 à 14H00’. La soumission des offres par voie électronique « ne sera pas » autorisée. Les offres remises en retard ne seront pas acceptées. Les offres seront ouvertes publiquement en présence des représentants des Soumissionnaires et de toute personne choisissant d’être présente à l’adresse mentionnée ci-dessous à :
\n\nSalle de réunions de l’Unité de Gestion du Projet et de Transformation Numérique (UG PTN), le 22 juin 2026 à 14 h 30’.
\n\n7.Toutes les offres doivent comprendre « une Garantie de l’Offre », pour un montant de 120 000 USD (Dollars américains cent vingt mille).
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8.L’attention est attirée sur le Règlement de Passation de Marchés exigeant que l’Emprunteur divulgue des informations sur la propriété effective du Soumissionnaire retenu, dans le cadre de la Notification d’Attribution du Marché, en utilisant le Formulaire de Divulgation des Bénéficiaires Effectifs tel qu’il est inclus dans le document d’appel d’offres.
\n\n9.L’(les) adresse(s) auxquelles il est fait référence ci-dessus est(sont) :
\n\nUnité de Gestion du Projet de Transformation Numérique,
\n\nA Monsieur Noel LITANGA, Coordonnateur
\n\n15, Avenue Pumbu
\n\nImmeuble H
\n\nCommune de la Gombe – Kinshasa, RDC
\n\nTél. : + 243 (0) 810000355
\n\nE-mail : info@ugpatn.cd
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Noel Jean David LITANGA SANGU PAMBA
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WORLD BANK/IFAD PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
\n\nMINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
\n\nRural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\n1st Floor LIBSUCO Building Japan Freeway (Formerly Somalia Drive),
\n\nGardnersville – Monrovia, Liberia
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LOAN #: P175263; IDA: 69000
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
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Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Development of a Digital Tracking and Management System for Agricultural Machinery and Service Centers
\n\nREOI Reference No: LR-PMU-MOA-551322-CS-QCBS
\n\nAgricultural mechanization is a cornerstone for transforming Liberia’s farming systems, enabling smallholder farmers to increase productivity and efficiency. However, the sector faces challenges including low equipment utilization, weak monitoring, and high fuel consumption. To address these, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with World Bank support under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), is establishing Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSCs).
\n\nThis assignment involves the development of a Mechanization Management and Tracking System (MMTS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The system is intended to function as a management and accountability platform, integrating with the RETRAP reporting database and the National Farmer Registry to ensure traceability, transparency, and economic sustainability of mechanization services delivered to smallholder farmers across Liberia.
\n\n2. Objectives Primary Objective: To implement a nationally scalable mechanization management and accountability system that improves equipment utilization, performance tracking, cost recovery, and service delivery to smallholder farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
\n\nSpecific Objectives
\n\n3. Scope of Work: The Consultant will:
\n\nThe shortlisting criteria are:
\n\n(a) Core Business and Number of Years in Business: The firm must have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in software development and ICT consultancy.
\n\n(b) Technical and Managerial Organization of the Firm: Evidence of technical capacity in cloud-based solutions, secure data management, and mobile application development.
\n\n(c) Description of Similar Assignments: A minimum of seven (7) years of specialized experience in the design and deployment of fleet tracking solutions, management information systems (MIS), or similar national-level agricultural digital platforms.
\n\n(d) Experience in Similar Conditions: Demonstrated experience deploying digital systems in rural environments with limited connectivity, preferably in West Africa.
\n\n(e) Availability of Appropriate Skills among Staff (Project Manager, System Architect, Mechanization Specialist, Data Governance Expert, and GIS Analyst).
\n\nNote: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites: a) www.moa.gov.lr b) Alternatively, it can be directly requested via email from dkulah@moa.gov.lr.
\n\nThe attention of interested firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers,” Seventh Edition, September 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on unfair competitive advantage related to this assignment. The Regulations are available on the Bank’s website at www.worldbank.org/procurement. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be submitted electronically in a format that cannot be altered (PDF format is preferred) to the email address below by 1st June 2026 @ 5:00 pm local time.
\n\nNote: All expressions of interest MUST be submitted to the email address below:
\n\nGalah Toto National Project Coordinator
\n\nProject Implementation Unit (PIU),
\n\nMinistry of Agriculture Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\n2nd Floor LIBSUCO Building, Japanese Freeway (Formerly Somalia Drive), Gardnersville – Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231-777576980 Email: retrapbids@moa.gov.lr with a copy to Email: gtoto@moa.gov.lr
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nDesign, Development, and Implementation of the
\n\nAgricultural Mechanization Tracking System (MMTS)
\n\nStandard Operating Procedures and Operator Capacity Building Program
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Ministry of Agriculture | Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\nRepublic of Liberia
\n\nFebruary 2026
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1. Background
\n\nAgricultural mechanization is a cornerstone for transforming Liberia's farming systems, enabling smallholder farmers and agri-enterprises to increase productivity, reduce reliance on manual labor, and improve efficiency across land preparation, cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest operations. Despite its potential, mechanization in Liberia continues to face persistent challenges, including low equipment utilization, weak monitoring and supervision, high fuel consumption, poor maintenance tracking, and limited visibility of service delivery performance. These operational gaps are compounded by weak institutional capacity, resulting in fragmented oversight, inconsistent service standards, and limited accountability. Without strong governance structures, mechanization services risk becoming unreliable, unsustainable, and inaccessible to the farmers who need them most.
\n\nTo address these constraints, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with technical and financial support from the World Bank under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), is establishing Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSCs). These centers will serve as centralized hubs providing modern mechanization services that enhance agricultural productivity, improve rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable farming practices. By aggregating demand and supply, AMSCs reduce costs, foster private sector participation, and ensure long-term sustainability of mechanization solutions. However, for these centers to succeed, institutional strengthening and organizational capacity building are essential to ensure that management systems, supervision frameworks, and accountability mechanisms are robust and responsive.
\n\nThe economic sustainability of each AMSC depends on a sound operational business model. This means that mechanization services must be priced to recover costs, service utilization rates must meet realistic targets, and maintenance reserves must be adequately funded. Beyond tracking equipment use, an effective management platform must help assess utilization rates against targets, calculate cost per hectare serviced, monitor fuel efficiency by equipment type and operator, measure revenue recovery against operational expenditure, and evaluate affordability for smallholder farmers. Without this economic visibility, there is a real risk that AMSCs become operational liabilities rather than sustainable service hubs. The Mechanization Management and Tracking System (MMTS) must therefore be designed not merely as an equipment register but as a management and accountability platform that improves the economic efficiency, sustainability, and transparency of mechanization services delivered to smallholder farmers across Liberia.
\n\nThe proposed MMTS, supported by standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and a structured supervision framework, is designed to directly address these institutional weaknesses. By embedding transparency, accountability, and evidence-based management into mechanization services, the MMTS will strengthen organizational oversight and harmonize national mechanization data. Building on proven digital agriculture infrastructure, the system will integrate with the RETRAP reporting database to ensure farmer linkage, traceability, and comprehensive monitoring of mechanization services. This intervention directly contributes to RETRAP's broader objectives of increasing productivity and market access for smallholder farmers and agri-enterprises, while advancing climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness development, and workforce training. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to reduce food insecurity, promote economic transformation, and build resilience in Liberia's rural communities.
\n\n2. Purpose of the Assignment
\n\nThe purpose of this assignment is to procure a qualified firm to design, develop, and deploy a nationally scalable Mechanization Management and Tracking System, along with a comprehensive operational framework for the AMSCs. The work will proceed in clearly defined phases, with each phase subject to review and acceptance before the next phase begins. Specifically, the assignment seeks to:
\n\n3. Overall Objective
\n\nTo implement a nationally scalable mechanization management and accountability system that improves equipment utilization, performance tracking, cost recovery, and service delivery to smallholder farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity, economic efficiency, and climate resilience. The system must be fully owned and operable by the Government of Liberia upon handover, with no dependency on proprietary vendor platforms or ongoing vendor licensing.
\n\n4. Specific Objectives
\n\n5. Value Chain Linkages
\n\nLiberia's priority agricultural value chains each have distinct mechanization needs. The MMTS must be designed to collect data that is relevant and useful for each value chain, without gathering information that has no practical application. The table below provides an indicative mapping of value chains to the mechanization services and system indicators that apply. The role of mechanization for poultry and piggery should be clarified with MoA during the inception phase, and excluded from system scope if it does not involve field mechanization relevant to the MMTS.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Value Chain \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Primary Mechanization Services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key MMTS Indicators \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Rice \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land clearing, ploughing, harrowing, transplanting, harvesting, threshing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares prepared, turnaround time per hectare, fuel per hectare, farmer satisfaction \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Cassava \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land preparation, ridging, mechanized harvesting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares serviced, implement type used, service completion rate \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Rubber \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land clearing, mechanized tapping support, transport logistics \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Equipment deployment frequency, area cleared, maintenance history \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Poultry and Piggery \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To be clarified or excluded during inception \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To be determined in consultation with MoA during Stage 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
6. Farmer Service Journey
\n\nThe MMTS must support and document the complete service journey from the moment a farmer requests assistance to the point of payment reconciliation and feedback collection. The system must be designed around this workflow, not as a separate afterthought. The standard service journey consists of the following steps:
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7. Scope of Work
\n\nThe assignment is organized into four implementation phases. Each phase concludes with a defined deliverable and a formal review by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The next phase will only commence upon written acceptance of the preceding phase deliverables. This phased structure is essential to manage the inherent complexity of integrating a national tracking system, to allow learning from the pilot before committing to full national rollout, and to protect the Government's investment.
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Phase 1: Design and Readiness
\n\nEstimated Duration: 10 to 14 weeks
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Stage 1: Stakeholder Consultations and Requirements Gathering (Estimated 4 weeks)
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Stage 2: System Architecture and Data Design (Estimated 6 to 10 weeks)
\n\nGiven the complexity of the required integrations, the offline functionality requirements, the multi-role user management, and the open API specifications, the architecture and data design stage requires dedicated time and must not be compressed. This stage may run concurrently with the final weeks of stakeholder consultations to avoid unnecessary delays.
\n\nPhase 2: Development, Testing, and Pilot
\n\nEstimated Duration: 5 to 7 months
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Stage 3: System Development and User Acceptance Testing (Estimated 3 to 4 months)
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Stage 4: Pilot Deployment and Learning (Estimated 2 to 3 months)
\n\nThe pilot is a learning phase. Its purpose is to test the operational model, validate data quality under field conditions, assess user adoption, and evaluate cost recovery before any commitment to national scale-up. Scale-up will not proceed unless the pilot meets clearly defined acceptance criteria.
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Phase 3: Capacity Building and Institutionalization
\n\nEstimated Duration: 2 months, overlapping with the later stages of Phase 2
\n\nStage 5: SOP Finalization and Capacity Building
\n\nStage 6: Supervision and Performance Framework (Finalized during Phase 3)
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Phase 4: National Scale-Up and Sustainability
\n\nEstimated Duration: Concurrent with Phase 3 planning; rollout commences only after formal PIU acceptance of the Pilot Learning Report
\n\nStage 7: National Rollout Planning and Execution
\n\n8. Indicator Framework
\n\nTo support meaningful performance monitoring and avoid data overload, MMTS indicators are organized into four levels. Activity and output indicators inform operational management. Efficiency and outcome indicators inform strategic decision-making and program evaluation. The system must generate reports at each level for different user roles.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Indicator Level \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Examples \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Activity \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Number of machines registered, number of operators trained and certified, number of service requests received, number of farmer confirmations sent \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Output \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares serviced per AMSC per month, number of farmers served, number of services completed by private providers, percentage of requests fulfilled within scheduled timeframe \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Efficiency \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cost per hectare serviced, fuel consumed per hectare by equipment type, revenue recovery rate as a percentage of operational cost, equipment utilization rate against target \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Outcome \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Reduction in average land preparation time compared to baseline, increase in cultivated area in target zones, farmer satisfaction score, percentage of smallholder farmers with access to mechanization services within a defined distance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
9. Technology, Intellectual Property, and Data Governance Requirements
\n\n9.1 Technology Neutrality and Government Transferability
\n\nThe MMTS must be built on open-source or vendor-neutral foundations. The use of proprietary frameworks that create ongoing licensing obligations, restrict government access to the source code, or prevent independent operation and maintenance is not permitted. Specifically:
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9.2 Intellectual Property
\n\nAll digital assets developed under this contract are the sole property of the Government of Liberia, represented by MoA and RETRAP, from the moment of their creation. This includes but is not limited to source code, databases, application interfaces, training materials, SOPs, design documents, and any other outputs produced during the performance of this contract. The Consultant retains no ownership rights over any deliverable. Any pre-existing intellectual property incorporated into the system must be disclosed at contract inception, and its use must not impose restrictions on government ownership or operation of the system.
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9.3 Data Protection and Privacy
\n\nThe MMTS will hold personal data including farmer identity records, GPS location data, transaction history, and operator information. The Consultant must submit a Data Protection Compliance Plan as part of the inception report. This plan must cover:
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9.4 Agricultural Data Governance
\n\nAll farmer data, service data, equipment data, and operational data generated or held within the MMTS is the property of MoA and RETRAP. The Consultant may not use, analyze, monetize, share, or retain any data generated under this contract for any purpose beyond the performance of the contract itself. The system must support data portability, allowing MoA and RETRAP to export all data in open formats including at minimum CSV and JSON. Data classification and governance arrangements must be documented and agreed with MoA as part of the system design stage.
\n\n9.5 Hosting Environment
\n\nThe Consultant must propose a hosting arrangement that supports long-term government ownership. A dedicated subdomain under the Ministry's official web domain, such as mmts.moa.gov.lr or an equivalent, is the preferred arrangement. The Consultant will be responsible for initial setup of the hosting environment. Long-term hosting costs and infrastructure management will be the responsibility of the Government of Liberia after handover. The Consultant must document all hosting configuration details and transfer them to MoA technical staff as part of the handover package.
\n\n10. Duration of the Assignment
\n\nThe estimated duration of the full assignment is 14 to 16 months from contract signing, depending on the complexity of the registry integration findings and the pace of stakeholder consultations. A more compressed timeline carries significant risk given the scope of integration requirements, the offline functionality demands, the registry readiness uncertainties, and the learning objectives of the pilot. The Consultant will present a detailed implementation plan in the Inception Report, which must be approved by the PIU before work begins.
\n\nThe indicative phasing is as follows:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indicative Duration \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 1: Design and Readiness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 1 and 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 to 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 2: Development, Testing, and Pilot \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 3 and 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 to 7 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 3: Capacity Building and Institutionalization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 5 and 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 months (overlapping with Phase 2) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 4: National Scale-Up and Sustainability \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stage 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Commences after Pilot Learning Report acceptance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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11. Firm Qualification Requirements, Required Expertise, and Key Staff Skills
\n\nThe firm must demonstrate strong expertise in both general ICT services and specialized agricultural digital systems. It should have at least ten years of proven experience in software development, ICT consultancy, or digital transformation projects, reflecting its capacity to design and deliver complex technology solutions across diverse sectors. In addition, the firm must possess a minimum of seven years of specialized experience in digital technologies, particularly in the design and deployment of management information systems, fleet tracking solutions, or similar national-level agricultural platforms. This combination of broad ICT experience and focused agricultural digital expertise ensures that the selected firm is well positioned to develop and operationalize a robust MMTS tailored to Liberia's national mechanization needs.
\n\n11.1 Minimum Criteria
\n\nDigital Platform Development and Integration
\n\nGeospatial and Data Analytics
\n\nAgricultural Mechanization Operations
\n\nTraining and Capacity Building
\n\nField Implementation and Stakeholder Engagement
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11.2 Key Staff Skills Required
\n\nThe personnel fielded by the selected firm must meet the following standards. Their roles, academic qualifications, and minimum experience are outlined below:
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| \n\t\t\t Role \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Academic Qualification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum Experience \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Responsibilities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project Manager and Team Leader \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Master's in Agricultural Engineering, ICT for Development, or Project Management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 or more years in agri-digital projects, mechanization service delivery, and institutional strengthening, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Overall project coordination, strategic guidance, stakeholder consultations, system design validation, quality assurance, and reporting to RETRAP and MoA. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t System Architect and ICT Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 or more years in national-level agri-digital platforms, API integration, GPS-enabled mobile modules, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Design, develop, and deploy the MMTS; ensure robust integration with RETRAP database and MoA systems; manage technical infrastructure and open-source framework compliance. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Mechanization Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 or more years in tractor operations, implements calibration, post-harvest machinery, and mechanization services. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Develop equipment registry, operational workflows, maintenance protocols, and lifecycle management; provide technical input for system functionality related to mechanization. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Training and Capacity Building Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's in Education, Agricultural Extension, or HR Development \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 or more years in operator training, Train the Trainer programs, and SOP documentation, preferably in rural agricultural settings. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Develop comprehensive training materials, user manuals, and job aids; deliver training programs; certify operators and supervisors; establish Train the Trainer program; and coordinate Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Data Governance and Monitoring Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or Public Administration with ICT specialization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 or more years in data governance, digital identity verification, dashboard development, data analytics, and data privacy regulations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Configure dashboards and reporting tools; establish the supervision framework; ensure data quality, compliance, and risk monitoring; develop data classification and usage guidelines. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t GIS and Spatial Analyst \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Geospatial Science, Agriculture, or Environmental Studies \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 or more years in GIS-enabled agricultural platforms, spatial analytics, farm mapping, remote sensing, and spatial database management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lead geospatial mapping of farms and service zones; integrate climate-smart agriculture indicators; provide spatial data analysis for service coverage and impact reporting. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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12. Reporting Requirements
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13. Key Deliverables
\n\n| \n\t\t\t No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report with Registry Readiness Assessment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Refined work plan, system design specifications, architecture overview, Registry Readiness Assessment with go-or-no-go decision, Data Protection Compliance Plan, and device procurement clarification. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Approved System Architecture and Data Design \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Full architecture documentation, data models, hosting plan, API specifications, security design, and governance protocols, accepted in writing by the PIU before development begins. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t MMTS Developed and UAT-Certified \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully functional system including all modules, dashboards, mobile field tools, farmer confirmation SMS mechanism, and staging environment. Accompanied by UAT manual, test results, and written PIU sign-off. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pilot Deployment and Learning Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Live system operation in up to five AMSCs, with structured feedback, performance data, and a Pilot Learning Report containing a go-or-no-go recommendation for scale-up. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t SOP Manual \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Finalized, validated, and user-friendly manual for all mechanization center operations, refined based on pilot learning. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Supervision and Performance Management Framework \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully configured dashboards, supervisory reporting tools, risk and exception monitoring, and a documented governance mechanism for ongoing system management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Operations manual, system administrator guide, troubleshooting guide, Train the Trainer session records, certified staff list by category, and post-handover support schedule. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t National Rollout Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Strategic plan for expanding MMTS to all target AMSCs, including infrastructure, human resource, and financing requirements. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Service Level Agreement \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Agreed SLA covering a minimum 12-month post-handover support period with differentiated response commitments for critical and non-critical issues. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Implementation and Performance Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Comprehensive report on project execution, system performance, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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14. Payment Schedule
\n\nThe payment structure has been streamlined to four clearly defined milestones, each linked to specific deliverables and subject to formal PIU acceptance. Acceptance criteria for each milestone will be documented in the contract and agreed before signing. The following schedule applies:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Milestone \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable Basis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 1: Inception and Architecture \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the Inception Report including the Registry Readiness Assessment and the approved System Architecture and Data Design. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 2: System Development and UAT \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t PIU written sign-off on UAT completion and system readiness for live pilot deployment. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 3: Pilot Completion, Capacity Building, and SOP \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the Pilot Learning Report, SOP Manual, Training Completion Report, and Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 35% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 4: National Rollout and Final Handover \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the National Rollout Plan, National Scale-Up execution, Final Implementation Report, Service Level Agreement, and full transfer of all source code and documentation to MoA and RETRAP. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Payments will only be made upon formal written acceptance of the relevant milestone deliverables by the PIU. The PIU will review and respond to submitted deliverables within 15 working days of receipt. Where deliverables do not meet agreed acceptance criteria, the Consultant will be given a defined period to revise and resubmit before payment is released.
\n\n15. Submission Requirements
\n\nInterested firms are invited to submit detailed information demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience to deliver the required services. Submissions should include evidence of the firm's track record, technical expertise, equipment inventory, and understanding of the assignment, along with the proposed methodology and curriculum vitae of key staff to be engaged. Firms must also provide proof of demonstrable experience in developing monitoring and management systems that enhance equipment utilization, performance tracking, and service delivery to farmers through mechanization.
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The assignment will be procured using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations. Only firms meeting the minimum criteria outlined in Section 11 will be considered for evaluation.
\n\n\n\n
For further information, interested firms may contact:
\n\nMr. Galah Toto
\n\nNational Program Coordinator
\n\nTel: +231777576980/+231886576980
\n\nEmail: gtoto@moa.gov.lr
\n\nMinistry of Agriculture, Republic of Liberia
\n\nRural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) Coordination Unit
\n\nMonrovia, Liberia
\n\n"},{"id":"OP00442928","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"05-May-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-05-16T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"16:00","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P176517","project_name":"De-risking, inclusion and value enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa","bid_reference_no":"SO-MOF-529702-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor DRIVE Project","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Shangani District - Mogadishu, Somalia","contact_ctry_name":"Somalia, Federal Republic of","contact_email":"abisosman@gmail.com","contact_name":"Abukar Osman","contact_organization":"Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Finance","contact_phone_no":"+252 617635244","submission_date":"2026-05-05T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA
\n\nMINISTRY OF FINANCE
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
\n\nCOUNTRY: Federal Republic of Somalia (FGS)
\n\nNAME OF PROJECT: De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE)
\n\nPROJECT ID: P176517.
\n\nAssignment Title: ICT Advisor DRIVE Project.
\n\nIndividual/Firm: Individual Consultant
\n\nDeadline: 16th May 2026
\n\nReference No.: SO-MOF-529702-CS-INDV
\n\nThe Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the position of ICT Advisor DRIVE Project.
\n\nTo ensure the effective implementation and management of the National Single Window System (NSWS) and the Trade Information Portal, the Project is seeking an experienced and qualified ICT Advisor to take on this critical role. The ICT Advisor will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of these systems, ensuring their alignment with national policies, international standards, and best practices in trade facilitation.
\n\nThe ICT Advisor will work closely with various stakeholders within the ministry, including relevant departments, technical teams, and trade partners. Through their expertise and leadership, the ICT Advisor will drive the successful adoption and utilization of the National Single Window System (NSWS) and Trade Information Portal, transforming trade operations, promoting efficiency, and fostering economic growth in Somalia.
\n\nAs part of this initiative, the Project is committed to hiring an ICT Specialist with a strong background in systems development, project management, and trade facilitation. The incumbent should possess extensive knowledge of trade processes, customs regulations, and international standards, along with proven experience in delivering successful ICT projects. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the ICT Specialist will shape the future of trade in Somalia, positioning the country as a regional leader in trade facilitation.
\n\nThe ICT Advisor will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the National Single Window System (NSWS) and Trade Information Portal for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Somalia. the ICT Specialist will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of these systems, ensuring their seamless integration with existing trade processes and systems.
\n\nThe ICT Advisor will play also a fundemetal role on The Livestock Information and Traceability System (LITS) as it is a digital platform designed to register, monitor, and track livestock throughout the value chain. It enables accurate identification and movement tracing of animals from farms to markets and export points. By improving transparency and disease surveillance, LITS supports Somalia’s compliance with international livestock trade and health standards. Also The Livestock Market Information System (LMIS) which is a digital platform that collects, analyzes, and shares real-time market data for livestock across key markets and regions. It provides information on livestock prices, market volumes, demand trends, and trade flows to help producers, traders, exporters, and policymakers make informed decisions. And finally, the support given to the upcoming Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) is a digital platform used by national standards bodies to manage and automate their core functions, including standards development, metrology, conformity assessment, and certification services. It centralizes data, streamlines workflows, and improves traceability and access to services for businesses and regulators. For SOBS, IMIS enhances efficiency, transparency, and coordination across all quality infrastructure operations.
\n\nDuration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website:
\n\nhttps://moci.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ICT-Adviser-ToR-DRIVE.pdf,
\n\nKey Tasks and Responsibility
\n\nThe ICT Advisor will be responsible for the following key activities and tasks in relation to the National Single Window System (NSWS), Trade Information Portal (STIP), Logistics Management Information System (LMIS), Integrated Market Information System (IMIS), and Legal/Regulatory Inform ation and Trade System (LITS):
\n\nConducting a thorough analysis of existing trade and information systems:
\n\nDeveloping a detailed project plan and implementation strategy:
\n\nManaging and coordinating the efforts of a project team:
\n\nOverseeing the technical aspects of the project:
\n\nCollaborating with internal and external stakeholders:
\n\nProviding training and support to end-users:
\n\nMonitoring the performance of the systems:
\n\nConducting regular evaluations:
\n\nKeeping abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends:
\n\nMore specifically:
\n\nLivestock Identification and Traceability System (LITS)
\n\nNational Single Window (NSW) Integration Data exchange and interoperability:
\n\nCross-cutting ICT Advisory
\n\nThe ICT Specialist will be accountable for delivering these responsibilities efficiently and effectively, ensuring the successful implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of NSWS, STIP, LMIS, IMIS, and LITS in alignment with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's goals and objectives.
\n\nSelection Criteria: The selection will be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:
\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
\n\nAttention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services dated in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
\n\nInterested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.
\n\nDeadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail: bid.drive@piu.mof.gov.so, ) by 16th May 2026 4:00PM. local Time.
\n\nAttention
\n\nProject Coordinator,
\n\nDRIVE Project,
\n\nMinistry of Finance - Federal Government of Somalia
\n\nShangani District - Mogadishu, Somalia
\n\nEmail Address: bid.drive@piu.mof.gov.so,
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\n\n| \n\t\t\t Country \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hargeisa, Somaliland \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project Name \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Somali Enhancing Public Resource Management Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Reference No \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t SO-MOF-SL-540884-CS-CQS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Place of Assignment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hargeisa, Somaliland \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project ID \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t P177298 IDA-E1360 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project Title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Consultancy Services for the Procurement of Audit Management Software for the National Audit Office of Somaliland (NAO) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Background
\n\nThe Government of Somaliland has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Enhancing Public Resource Management Project (SERP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nThe Consulting Services (the Services) include: (i) available APIs/connectors or supported data exchange formats, (ii) data access permissions and approval controls, (iii) security controls (authentication, encryption, logging), (iv) audit trails for data extraction and use, and (v) any assumptions or prerequisites required from NAO or the host institutions.
\n\nThe consultant will undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultancy service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 12 months from contract commencement.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.slmof.org or it can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.
\n\nThe Somaliland Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoF&ED) now invites the eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. (Brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).
\n\nThe short-listing criteria are as follows:
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018, November 2020, September 2023. (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nConsultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
\n\nInterested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hargeisa time (Excluding public holidays).
\n\nExpressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (by e-mail or in person) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 21st May 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Hours (Hargeisa Time).
\n\n\n\n
SERP Project Implementation Unit, Ministry of Finance & Economic Development
\n\n2nd Floor, PFM Building, Opp. of the Ministry of Education and Science
\n\nHargeisa, Government of Somaliland
\n\nEmail: to: procurementserp@gmail.com cc: mohamoud.omer@outlook.co
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alex-Adedipe Adegoriola Adeleke | NG | Nigeria | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Duale Yusuf Adeniyi | NG | Nigeria | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Ovia Victor Soibi | NG | Nigeria | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Ayinla Orientan Oluwaseye | NG | Nigeria | Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Technical: | 99.20 | |
| Consultant Specific Experience: | 10 | |
| Methodology: | 10 | |
| Key Personnel: | 39.2 | |
| Transfer of Knowledge: | 20 | |
| Participation by Nationals: | 20 | |
| Financial: | 100 | |
| Combined: | 99.44 | |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) Name of the Project: Somalia Productive, Resilient and Inclusive Growth Project (SPRING), Assignment Title: Social Safeguards Specialist Project ID: P501662 Individual/Firm: Individual Selection Deadline for submission of EOI: April 30 ,2026 at 4:00pm Ref No. SO-MOF-542815-CS-INDV 1. Background: The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is a Government Agency in Somalia, first established in 2020, with the aim of creating and maintaining the national identification system. NIRA is, inter alia, responsible for registering citizens and residents and for providing them with secure and verifiable credentials, including a unique identification number and a national identity card. It also serves as a trusted provider of identity verification and authentication services, promoting the use of the foundational identification system. With the establishment of NIRA Somalia, the government is committed to providing a reliable and efficient identification system that will enable individuals to access services and participate in the development of the country. The Federal Government of Somalia is implementing the World Bank-financed Somalia Productive, Resilient and Inclusive Growth Project (SPRING) and intends to use part of the proceeds to hire Social Safeguards Specialist for the National Identification and Registration Authority. (Individual Consultant) Responsibilities: The Social Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Social Risk Management, Safeguards Instruments, Stakeholder Engagement and Inclusion, Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), Capacity Building and Advisory Support, Monitoring and Reporting. The role is critical in supporting NIRA’s operations throughout. All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website link: https://nira.gov.so/careers/social-safeguards-specialist 1 2. Skills and qualifications Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include: • A Master’s degree in Development Studies ,Social Sciences or a related field, including, Sociology, Community Development, Environmental Studies, Economics, or other relevant disciplines. • At least ten (10) years of professional experience in social development, with demonstrated expertise in social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and social risk management working on donor-funded projects or with government institutions implementing similar programs. • Strong analytical, advisory, and reporting skills. • Proven experience in developing guidance materials, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives. • Strong coordination and communication skills, with experience engaging government institutions, development partners, and communities. • Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected contexts is highly desirable. • Fluency in English and Somali (written and spoken) is required. 3. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is one year (12) calendar months from starts date. 4. The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV). 5. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14, 3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services dated in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations. 7. Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays. 8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 30th April 2026 4:00PM. Local Time. Attention; Project Coordinator SCALED-UP Project Ministry of Finance Federal Government of Somalia Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia Email Address: bid.scaledup@piu.mof.gov.so Cc: hr@nira.gov.so
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| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartik Nikhil Mehta | CA | Cayman Islands | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
Project:P180245-Health Enhancement And Lifesaving (HEAL) Ukraine Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IBRD-94680
Bid/Contract Reference No:HEAL-RFQ-4.1.1.9/1
Procurement Method:RFQ-Request for Quotations
Scope of Contract:Ensuring the functioning of the Sectoral Center for Cybersecurity in the Healthcare system
Notice Version No:0
Avis de selection initiale N°001/ASI/MINT/ PCDN/UGP/2026/
\n\ndu 07 Avril 2026 relatif à la conception, le développement et la mise en place d’un système d’information national de données sur les accidents de la route (SINDAR) au Cameroun, incluant une infrastructure serveur central cloud hybride à haute disponibilité
\n\nUn ensemble complet du dossier de Sélection Initiale en français peut être obtenu par les Candidats intéressés à l’adresse ci-dessous sur présentation de l’original de la quittance de versement de la somme non remboursable de trois cents (300) mille Francs CFA représentant les frais d’acquisition du dossier sur le compte n°335 988 ouvert auprès des 12 agences BICEC ci-après au nom de « Compte Spécial CAS ARMP ». Le dossier sera envoyé par courrier aux entreprises dont le siège social est basé hors du Cameroun.
\n\n5.Les candidatures de Sélection Initiale doivent être soumises en quatre (04) exemplaires dont un (01) original et trois (03) copies marquées comme tels, et accompagnées de la version scannée de l’original de la candidature déposée (signée et cachetée) sur clé USB, dans des enveloppes clairement marquées à l’adresse ci-dessous au plus tard à 14 heures, heure locale le 06 mai 2026.
\n\nLes candidatures peuvent également être soumises par voie électronique sur le site COLEPS à l’adresse www.marchespublics.cm. Une copie de sauvegarde de l’offre enregistrée sur clé USB devra être transmise sous plis scellé avec l’indication claire et lisible « COPIE DE SAUVEGARDE » dans les délais impartis.
\n\nLes demandes tardives seront rejetées.
\n\nLes enveloppes fermées devront comprendre la mention suivante :
\n\n« AVIS DE SELECTION INITIALE N°001/ASI/MINT/PCDN/UGP/2026 DU 07 AVRIL 2026 RELATIFÀ LA CONCEPTION, LE DÉVELOPPEMENT ET LA MISE EN PLACE D’UN SYSTÈME D’INFORMATION NATIONAL DE DONNÉES SUR LES ACCIDENTS DE LA ROUTE (SINDAR) AU CAMEROUN, INCLUANT UNE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVEUR CENTRAL CLOUD HYBRIDE À HAUTE DISPONIBILITÉ »
\n\n« A N’OUVRIR QU’EN SEANCE DE DEPOUILLEMENT ».
\n\nL’adresse à laquelle il est fait référence ci-dessus est :
\n\nUnité de Gestion du PCDN
\n\nBastos, derrière l’Hôtel le Diplomate, Rue 1.904
\n\nEmail : claudentone@yahoo.fr avec copie à mnnjeck@gmail.com et cteignegou@yahoo.fr.
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\n\nCONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)
\n\nE-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Name of Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Loan No/Credit No/ Grand Number \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TF0C8895 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Assignment Title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t E-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Procurement Plan Ref Number \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t LB-OMSAR-537752-CS-CQS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Country of Delivery \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lebanon \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Preparation Grant for the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include the end-to-end improvement and digital transformation of six (6) priority public services within selected sectors/clusters. The assignment utilizes an agile methodology (MVP, alpha, and beta stages) to diagnose "As-Is" processes, redesign "To-Be" workflows, classify data according to the National Data Classification Policy, and integrate electronic signature use cases. The Consultant will configure these services on Lebanon’s National Portal, a low-code automation platform, and provide capacity building for civil servants. The estimated implementation period is five (5) months from the contract commencement date.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this REOI.
\n\nOMSAR now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nThe best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following criteria:
\n\nMandatory Minimum Requirements:
\n\nDesirable Requirements (Technical and Managerial Capability):
\n\n(Note: The qualifications and experience of Key Experts shall not be evaluated at this shortlisting stage).
\n\nTo ensure a complete submission, the Expression of Interest (EOI) must include the following minimum documentation:
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Beirut Time).
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by COB 28 April, 2026.
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Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)
\n\nTechnical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project
\n\nAttn: Ms. Mirvat Hammoud – Procurement Specialist
\n\nAddress: STARCO Building, Bloc A, 5th Floor, Room 505a
\n\nOmar Daouk Street, Mina El Hosn Sector
\n\nBeirut, Lebanon
\n\nTel: +961 (1) 371 505; ext. 160
\n\nE-mail: mhammoud@omsar.gov.lb
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Attachment: Terms of Reference (TOR)
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nPREPARATION GRANT FOR LEBANON DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT (P181954)
\n\nE-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government
\n\nLebanon’s public administration has remained largely unchanged for decades, operating with outdated structures, fragmented mandates, widespread vacancies, and weak digital and human capital systems. Combined with paper-based processes, siloed information systems, and manual approval workflows, these constraints have resulted in inefficient service delivery, duplication of roles, limited transparency, and a growing gap between government capabilities and citizen expectations.
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In response, the Government of Lebanon, with support from the World Bank, as part of the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP), is undertaking a strategic investment aimed at modernizing public administration and strengthening the core digital enablers required for trusted digital service delivery. To support project readiness, the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) has been extended to the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR). The GFPP grant is implemented by a Technical Unit (TU) housed within OMSAR.
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In parallel, OMSAR, under direct government sponsorship, has launched “Reinventing Government 2030” a whole of government reform effort that aims to restructure the public sector into a coherent, citizen centric, mission driven public administration.
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The reform is structured in phases progressively building toward implementation. It began with the Stakeholders’ Aspirations phase, which defined a forward-looking vision for Lebanon’s public administration and establishing guiding design principles. This phase has been completed. It is followed by the development of a Blueprint for Public Sector Reform, encompassing baseline assessments and benchmarking of current institutions and services, and the piloting of the proposed model across selected ministries. The final phase focus is on implementation, including the re-engineering and digitization of priority public services, supported by the necessary legal and regulatory changes.
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To support service transformation under this agenda, OMSAR is advancing key digital foundations as part of the LDAP. These efforts will be undertaken by OMSAR and OMSTAI within their mandates and technical expertise and in coordination with relevant stakeholders, ensuring consistency with national digital transformation, national digital trust, data governance, and interoperability frameworks. This includes the development of a National Data Classification Policy, as well as targeted support to the electronic signature framework under the existing legal system. In particular, OMSAR will work closely with the Lebanese Accreditation Council (COLIBAC) to support the definition of practical requirements and baseline criteria for electronic signature accreditation and use.
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The activities are intended to be implemented in parallel and informed by practical application in real service contexts. Within this framework, e-services constitute the operational layer through which institutional reform and key digital enablers are translated into tangible improvements in service delivery.
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As part of the preparatory work, an initial service prioritization exercise across several ministries has been carried out to identify potential candidate services for the assignment. Indicative examples of such services, and which are non-exhaustive and non-binding, and are subject to further validation, include digital diploma attestation, trader registration and clearance services, tourism licensing digitization, payment of fees for investment and right-of-way services, and selected municipal and sectoral permits.
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The redesign and digitization of selected priority public services will enable the practical piloting of data classification and the integration of one or more electronic signature use cases within end-to-end government workflows.
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This initiative will create a controlled environment to apply data classification rules and electronic signature mechanisms in practice, generate actionable lessons, and support future scale-up under the full LDAP through a phased and realistic expansion of digital public services in Lebanon.
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to establish an evidence-based, end-to-end improvement of priority public services within selected sector(s)/cluster(s). This will be achieved through an agile approach, utilizing MVP (Minimum Viable Product), alpha, and beta stages. This requires various iterations in diagnosing current service processes and organizational arrangements, redesigning workflows to remove pain points and operational bottlenecks, digitizing service-delivery practices, applying data classification requirements and operationalizing one or more electronic signature use cases within real government workflows to ensure consistent execution.
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The assignment will demonstrate a full transformation cycle, that will inform future scaling, covering process re-engineering, technology enablement and civil servants’ operational readiness, and will generate validated lessons to inform future scaling across other services and sectors. Ultimately, the project aims to provide concrete execution that will strengthen public trust and citizen experience, streamline government operations, enhance transparency, and promote more efficient and accountable use of public resources.
\n\nThis will be achieved by:
\n\nNote: Integration shall rely on existing systems and available APIs. The Consultant will be responsible for integrating services with the National Portal using existing APIs and interfaces where available. The development of new APIs is not required under this assignment.
\n\nThe National Portal is a low-code platform that supports workflow automation. It allows the creation of reusable libraries and modular service components that can be configured and reconfigured across different services, supporting integration and the transition from paper-based procedures to structured and traceable digital processes.
\n\nThe Consultant will implement the redesign and digitally transform 6 priority services. These services will be selected through a collaborative process where the Consultant proposes a list of 10-12 proposed services, which are then shortlisted and approved to arrive at the final 6. As part of the assignment, data associated with the selected services will be collected, analyzed, and classified in line with the proposed National Data Classification Policy, and one or more electronic signature use cases will be operationalized within selected service workflows, in accordance with the applicable legal and institutional framework. For each service, the scope of work includes:
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The complexity layer defined in the table below assesses the level of effort, coordination, legal change, and technical integration required to redesign and digitize the initial pool of 10–12 proposed services, from which the final list of six services will be selected.
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| \n\t\t\t Complexity layer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Definition (how to interpret complexity) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum distribution across 10-12 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t High \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Requires significant cross-entity coordination and/or end-to-end workflow redesign; multiple approval points; complex integrations (e.g., interoperability/API dependencies), high institutional and legislative change load, and/or heightened data/sensitivity considerations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At most 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Medium \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Moderate redesign and coordination requirements; limited number of entities; some integration needs; manageable procedural/legal constraints; moderate change load for staff and operations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Low \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contained workflow and limited stakeholders; minimal integration; simpler procedural/legal footprint; low change load; can be digitized with relatively standard patterns. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The prioritization and selection of services will be guided by a set of criteria aligned with the LDAP design and objectives. These include: (i) expected number of users or beneficiaries and the potential to improve citizen experience at scale; (ii) magnitude of the anticipated developmental impact, including improvements in transparency, efficiency, and service delivery outcomes; (iii) potential to benefit vulnerable groups, including low-income, conflict-affected, and climate-vulnerable populations, as well as women and girls; (iv) readiness for digitization, taking into account existing technological, institutional, and legal conditions; (v) sustainability and the potential for scaling beyond the pilot phase; (vi) feasibility of achieving end-to-end digitalization; and (vii) the ability to leverage existing / future national digital foundations and enablers, such as digital identity, data sharing frameworks, and data governance systems.
\n\nThis assignment will operationalize the transformation agenda by translating previously developed frameworks into practical, service-level improvements. It will provide the evidence, design solutions, and implementation of insights required to validate the Target Operating Model and demonstrate how re-engineered, digitally enabled services supported by data classification and electronic signature use cases can be delivered in practice and scaled across government.
\n\nBuilding on the frameworks, interaction models, and sector analyses developed under earlier deliverables, the selected firm will lead the end-to-end implementation of priority services within the selected sector(s)/cluster(s). The assignment follows a structured, outcome-oriented approach covering service assessment, workflow redesign, data classification, digitization, and the operationalization of electronic signature use cases, as detailed below.
\n\nDeliverable D1: Inception Report and Agile Roadmap.
\n\nPrepare and submit an inception report as a deliverable, that shall include:
\n\nDeliverable D2: Initial Data Collection and Preliminary Consultations to Inform the Subsequent Phases, Including the Shortlisting of Services.
\n\nPresent a summary on the initial data collection exercise and consultations:
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Deliverables D3-D5(three sprint waves): Agile End-to-End Service Transformation, Deployment, Monitoring and Capacity Building.
\n\nThe Consultant shall implement the assignment using a structured agile, sprint-based approach, progressing services iteratively from discovery to working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) delivery and validation. Services shall be advanced in pairs (two services per sprint wave) and be configured and deployed through the National Portal. Each sprint wave shall follow a defined cycle of discovery, co-design, build, test, user validation, and retrospective review.
\n\nProgression to subsequent sprint waves shall be contingent upon formal validation of the MVPs of the preceding wave and completion of sprint retrospectives capturing lessons learned, reusable components, and required adjustments.
\n\nAs stated above, the digitalization of services under will be implemented through the National low-code platform that enables workflow automation and service configuration with minimal need for custom software development. Under this approach, the Consultant will design and configure service workflows, data structures, business rules, and integration points within the platform, with minimal development of custom code. These configurations are executed by the platform to deliver fully functional digital services. The Consultant will therefore focus on preparing structured workflows, functional specifications, and integration logic that can be deployed on the platform, ensuring that services are delivered in a standardized, secure, and user-accessible format. The platform supports the use of reusable components, libraries, and modular building blocks, which can be configured and adapted across multiple services to improve efficiency and scalability.
\n\nThe Consultant will hence be able to leverage the platform’s flexibilities, continuously improving across waves through by reusing configurable libraries, workflow blocks, and integration components developed on the National Portal.
\n\nActivities under this deliverable shall include:
\n\nThroughout D3–D5, the Consultant shall apply core agile principles, including time-boxed sprints, continuous stakeholder engagement, rapid feedback loops, and formal sprint retrospectives to ensure adaptive delivery, risk reduction, and scalable reuse across services. To initiate the release of payments associated with these deliverables, the Consultant must provide documented evidence of satisfactory delivery. This shall include a Certificate of Delivery of Services issued by the Consultant, and submitted to the Grant Coordinator, and subsequently validated and approved by the TC.
\n\nDeliverable D6: Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations (Final Report).
\n\nCapture and document lessons learned from the implementation and recommendations to inform the scale-up of service redesign and digitization to additional clusters/sectors. This deliverable will include:
\n\nA Technical Committee (TC) will be established to provide strategic direction, oversight, and effective management of this engagement. Chaired by the Grant Coordinator and composed of members from OMSAR, OMSTAI, and the involved ministries as applicable, the TC serve as the primary governing body responsible for reviewing the firm’s progress and ensuring alignment with beneficiary requirements and national digital transformation goals.
\n\nFor the purpose of this assignment, the TC is the sole authority empowered to formally accept and approve project deliverables. Approval of each milestone deliverable by TC is a mandatory prerequisite for the release of corresponding payments. The Consulting firm shall provide regular updates and shall submit required Deliverables and reports through the Grant Coordinator to the TC, in addition to official invoice for payment upon the TC formal written acceptance of each deliverable.
\n\nThe assignment will be completed over a total period of 5 months from the contract commencement date. The contract commencement date is defined as the date of formal written notification issued by OMSAR to the Consultant to start the work, following the successful completion of the Project Kickoff meeting.
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The consultant must submit all deliverables in English and in Arabic in a format to be agreed upon with TC. The provisional timetable is as follows:
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| \n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description & Key Components \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timeline (Cumulative) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Approvals Required \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Terms (% of Contract Total Value) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1 Inception Report and Agile Roadmap \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Validated scope for services, detailed workplan, and agile sprint structure \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2 Summary Report on the initial data collection exercise and consultations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Initial data collection exercise, consultations, and confirmation of the initial list of 10-12 candidate services. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D3 First sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D4 Second sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Week 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D5 Third sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 19 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D6 Final Report & Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Analysis of results, lessons learned, and future scale-up recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 21 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
7.1 General Payment Conditions
\n\n7.2 The TC Approval Gate
\n\nThe Technical Committee (TC) serves as the sole authority for the acceptance of services. The following administrative process applies to every milestone:
\n\n7.3 Invoicing Requirements
\n\nTo initiate a payment, the Consultant must submit to the Grant Coordinator an administrative package containing:
\n\nAttendance Sheets: Signed logs of training participants must be attached as proof of capacity building.
\n\n7.4 Delays and Escalations
\n\nPayments will be processed within the timeframe specified in the contract conditions following the formal receipt of a "complete" invoice package.
\n\nThe total duration of the assignment is 5 months from the date of contract signature.
\n\nThe distribution of Level of Effort for all proposed Key Experts should be detailed in the bidder’s technical and financial proposals.
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate a proven track record by submitting reference details for at least two (2) similar contracts successfully completed within the last seven (7) years. A "similar contract" is defined as follows:
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate in its profile that it possesses in-house expertise or established partnerships in:
\n\nThe consultant's team shall be composed of qualified experts with proven experience. The bidder must propose, at a minimum, the following Key Expert positions:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Business Analyst Expert
\n\nKey Expert 3: Developer/Digital Transformation Architect
\n\nBidders may propose additional non-key experts as they see fit to successfully deliver the scope of work.
\n\nRequired Qualifications
\n\nAll experts must be fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken). The minimum required qualifications for the Key Experts are as follows:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Senior Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Expert
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Key Expert 3: Senior Digital Solution Architect
\n\nThe Consultant’s reporting obligations are divided into two distinct categories: Contractual Deliverables and Administrative Progress Reports.
\n\n11.1 Contractual Deliverables (Payment Milestones)
\n\nThese outputs are directly linked to the payment schedule defined in the Deliverables Table (Section 6). Payments will only be released upon formal written acceptance of these specific documents by the TC.
\n\n11.2 Administrative Progress Reporting (Monitoring Only)
\n\nThese reports are for performance monitoring and coordination purposes.
\n\n11.3 Enforcement of Reporting Compliance
\n\nTimely submission of Administrative Progress Reports (as defined in Section 11.2) is a material obligation of the Consultant and considered an integral part of the deliverables and related acceptance.
\n\nTo facilitate the successful execution of the assignment, OMSAR and OMSTAI shall provide the following:
\n\nThe Firm shall integrate environmental and social principles consistent with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) throughout the redesign and development of e-services. All work must ensure:
\n\nThese considerations should be reflected in service workflows, user experience recommendations, prototypes, and final technical outputs.
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
\n\nCONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)
\n\nE-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Name of Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Loan No/Credit No/ Grand Number \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TF0C8895 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Assignment Title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t E-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Procurement Plan Ref Number \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t LB-OMSAR-537752-CS-CQS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Country of Delivery \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lebanon \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Preparation Grant for the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include the end-to-end improvement and digital transformation of six (6) priority public services within selected sectors/clusters. The assignment utilizes an agile methodology (MVP, alpha, and beta stages) to diagnose "As-Is" processes, redesign "To-Be" workflows, classify data according to the National Data Classification Policy, and integrate electronic signature use cases. The Consultant will configure these services on Lebanon’s National Portal, a low-code automation platform, and provide capacity building for civil servants. The estimated implementation period is five (5) months from the contract commencement date.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this REOI.
\n\nOMSAR now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nThe best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following criteria:
\n\nMandatory Minimum Requirements:
\n\nDesirable Requirements (Technical and Managerial Capability):
\n\n(Note: The qualifications and experience of Key Experts shall not be evaluated at this shortlisting stage).
\n\nTo ensure a complete submission, the Expression of Interest (EOI) must include the following minimum documentation:
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Beirut Time).
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by COB 28 April, 2026.
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Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)
\n\nTechnical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project
\n\nAttn: Ms. Mirvat Hammoud – Procurement Specialist
\n\nAddress: STARCO Building, Bloc A, 5th Floor, Room 505a
\n\nOmar Daouk Street, Mina El Hosn Sector
\n\nBeirut, Lebanon
\n\nTel: +961 (1) 371 505; ext. 160
\n\nE-mail: mhammoud@omsar.gov.lb
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Attachment: Terms of Reference (TOR)
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nPREPARATION GRANT FOR LEBANON DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT (P181954)
\n\nE-Services, Business Process Reengineering Foundational Work as part of Re-Inventing Government
\n\nLebanon’s public administration has remained largely unchanged for decades, operating with outdated structures, fragmented mandates, widespread vacancies, and weak digital and human capital systems. Combined with paper-based processes, siloed information systems, and manual approval workflows, these constraints have resulted in inefficient service delivery, duplication of roles, limited transparency, and a growing gap between government capabilities and citizen expectations.
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In response, the Government of Lebanon, with support from the World Bank, as part of the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP), is undertaking a strategic investment aimed at modernizing public administration and strengthening the core digital enablers required for trusted digital service delivery. To support project readiness, the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) has been extended to the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR). The GFPP grant is implemented by a Technical Unit (TU) housed within OMSAR.
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In parallel, OMSAR, under direct government sponsorship, has launched “Reinventing Government 2030” a whole of government reform effort that aims to restructure the public sector into a coherent, citizen centric, mission driven public administration.
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The reform is structured in phases progressively building toward implementation. It began with the Stakeholders’ Aspirations phase, which defined a forward-looking vision for Lebanon’s public administration and establishing guiding design principles. This phase has been completed. It is followed by the development of a Blueprint for Public Sector Reform, encompassing baseline assessments and benchmarking of current institutions and services, and the piloting of the proposed model across selected ministries. The final phase focus is on implementation, including the re-engineering and digitization of priority public services, supported by the necessary legal and regulatory changes.
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To support service transformation under this agenda, OMSAR is advancing key digital foundations as part of the LDAP. These efforts will be undertaken by OMSAR and OMSTAI within their mandates and technical expertise and in coordination with relevant stakeholders, ensuring consistency with national digital transformation, national digital trust, data governance, and interoperability frameworks. This includes the development of a National Data Classification Policy, as well as targeted support to the electronic signature framework under the existing legal system. In particular, OMSAR will work closely with the Lebanese Accreditation Council (COLIBAC) to support the definition of practical requirements and baseline criteria for electronic signature accreditation and use.
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The activities are intended to be implemented in parallel and informed by practical application in real service contexts. Within this framework, e-services constitute the operational layer through which institutional reform and key digital enablers are translated into tangible improvements in service delivery.
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As part of the preparatory work, an initial service prioritization exercise across several ministries has been carried out to identify potential candidate services for the assignment. Indicative examples of such services, and which are non-exhaustive and non-binding, and are subject to further validation, include digital diploma attestation, trader registration and clearance services, tourism licensing digitization, payment of fees for investment and right-of-way services, and selected municipal and sectoral permits.
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The redesign and digitization of selected priority public services will enable the practical piloting of data classification and the integration of one or more electronic signature use cases within end-to-end government workflows.
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This initiative will create a controlled environment to apply data classification rules and electronic signature mechanisms in practice, generate actionable lessons, and support future scale-up under the full LDAP through a phased and realistic expansion of digital public services in Lebanon.
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to establish an evidence-based, end-to-end improvement of priority public services within selected sector(s)/cluster(s). This will be achieved through an agile approach, utilizing MVP (Minimum Viable Product), alpha, and beta stages. This requires various iterations in diagnosing current service processes and organizational arrangements, redesigning workflows to remove pain points and operational bottlenecks, digitizing service-delivery practices, applying data classification requirements and operationalizing one or more electronic signature use cases within real government workflows to ensure consistent execution.
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The assignment will demonstrate a full transformation cycle, that will inform future scaling, covering process re-engineering, technology enablement and civil servants’ operational readiness, and will generate validated lessons to inform future scaling across other services and sectors. Ultimately, the project aims to provide concrete execution that will strengthen public trust and citizen experience, streamline government operations, enhance transparency, and promote more efficient and accountable use of public resources.
\n\nThis will be achieved by:
\n\nNote: Integration shall rely on existing systems and available APIs. The Consultant will be responsible for integrating services with the National Portal using existing APIs and interfaces where available. The development of new APIs is not required under this assignment.
\n\nThe National Portal is a low-code platform that supports workflow automation. It allows the creation of reusable libraries and modular service components that can be configured and reconfigured across different services, supporting integration and the transition from paper-based procedures to structured and traceable digital processes.
\n\nThe Consultant will implement the redesign and digitally transform 6 priority services. These services will be selected through a collaborative process where the Consultant proposes a list of 10-12 proposed services, which are then shortlisted and approved to arrive at the final 6. As part of the assignment, data associated with the selected services will be collected, analyzed, and classified in line with the proposed National Data Classification Policy, and one or more electronic signature use cases will be operationalized within selected service workflows, in accordance with the applicable legal and institutional framework. For each service, the scope of work includes:
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The complexity layer defined in the table below assesses the level of effort, coordination, legal change, and technical integration required to redesign and digitize the initial pool of 10–12 proposed services, from which the final list of six services will be selected.
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| \n\t\t\t Complexity layer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Definition (how to interpret complexity) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum distribution across 10-12 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t High \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Requires significant cross-entity coordination and/or end-to-end workflow redesign; multiple approval points; complex integrations (e.g., interoperability/API dependencies), high institutional and legislative change load, and/or heightened data/sensitivity considerations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At most 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Medium \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Moderate redesign and coordination requirements; limited number of entities; some integration needs; manageable procedural/legal constraints; moderate change load for staff and operations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Low \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contained workflow and limited stakeholders; minimal integration; simpler procedural/legal footprint; low change load; can be digitized with relatively standard patterns. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t At least 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The prioritization and selection of services will be guided by a set of criteria aligned with the LDAP design and objectives. These include: (i) expected number of users or beneficiaries and the potential to improve citizen experience at scale; (ii) magnitude of the anticipated developmental impact, including improvements in transparency, efficiency, and service delivery outcomes; (iii) potential to benefit vulnerable groups, including low-income, conflict-affected, and climate-vulnerable populations, as well as women and girls; (iv) readiness for digitization, taking into account existing technological, institutional, and legal conditions; (v) sustainability and the potential for scaling beyond the pilot phase; (vi) feasibility of achieving end-to-end digitalization; and (vii) the ability to leverage existing / future national digital foundations and enablers, such as digital identity, data sharing frameworks, and data governance systems.
\n\nThis assignment will operationalize the transformation agenda by translating previously developed frameworks into practical, service-level improvements. It will provide the evidence, design solutions, and implementation of insights required to validate the Target Operating Model and demonstrate how re-engineered, digitally enabled services supported by data classification and electronic signature use cases can be delivered in practice and scaled across government.
\n\nBuilding on the frameworks, interaction models, and sector analyses developed under earlier deliverables, the selected firm will lead the end-to-end implementation of priority services within the selected sector(s)/cluster(s). The assignment follows a structured, outcome-oriented approach covering service assessment, workflow redesign, data classification, digitization, and the operationalization of electronic signature use cases, as detailed below.
\n\nDeliverable D1: Inception Report and Agile Roadmap.
\n\nPrepare and submit an inception report as a deliverable, that shall include:
\n\nDeliverable D2: Initial Data Collection and Preliminary Consultations to Inform the Subsequent Phases, Including the Shortlisting of Services.
\n\nPresent a summary on the initial data collection exercise and consultations:
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Deliverables D3-D5(three sprint waves): Agile End-to-End Service Transformation, Deployment, Monitoring and Capacity Building.
\n\nThe Consultant shall implement the assignment using a structured agile, sprint-based approach, progressing services iteratively from discovery to working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) delivery and validation. Services shall be advanced in pairs (two services per sprint wave) and be configured and deployed through the National Portal. Each sprint wave shall follow a defined cycle of discovery, co-design, build, test, user validation, and retrospective review.
\n\nProgression to subsequent sprint waves shall be contingent upon formal validation of the MVPs of the preceding wave and completion of sprint retrospectives capturing lessons learned, reusable components, and required adjustments.
\n\nAs stated above, the digitalization of services under will be implemented through the National low-code platform that enables workflow automation and service configuration with minimal need for custom software development. Under this approach, the Consultant will design and configure service workflows, data structures, business rules, and integration points within the platform, with minimal development of custom code. These configurations are executed by the platform to deliver fully functional digital services. The Consultant will therefore focus on preparing structured workflows, functional specifications, and integration logic that can be deployed on the platform, ensuring that services are delivered in a standardized, secure, and user-accessible format. The platform supports the use of reusable components, libraries, and modular building blocks, which can be configured and adapted across multiple services to improve efficiency and scalability.
\n\nThe Consultant will hence be able to leverage the platform’s flexibilities, continuously improving across waves through by reusing configurable libraries, workflow blocks, and integration components developed on the National Portal.
\n\nActivities under this deliverable shall include:
\n\nThroughout D3–D5, the Consultant shall apply core agile principles, including time-boxed sprints, continuous stakeholder engagement, rapid feedback loops, and formal sprint retrospectives to ensure adaptive delivery, risk reduction, and scalable reuse across services. To initiate the release of payments associated with these deliverables, the Consultant must provide documented evidence of satisfactory delivery. This shall include a Certificate of Delivery of Services issued by the Consultant, and submitted to the Grant Coordinator, and subsequently validated and approved by the TC.
\n\nDeliverable D6: Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations (Final Report).
\n\nCapture and document lessons learned from the implementation and recommendations to inform the scale-up of service redesign and digitization to additional clusters/sectors. This deliverable will include:
\n\nA Technical Committee (TC) will be established to provide strategic direction, oversight, and effective management of this engagement. Chaired by the Grant Coordinator and composed of members from OMSAR, OMSTAI, and the involved ministries as applicable, the TC serve as the primary governing body responsible for reviewing the firm’s progress and ensuring alignment with beneficiary requirements and national digital transformation goals.
\n\nFor the purpose of this assignment, the TC is the sole authority empowered to formally accept and approve project deliverables. Approval of each milestone deliverable by TC is a mandatory prerequisite for the release of corresponding payments. The Consulting firm shall provide regular updates and shall submit required Deliverables and reports through the Grant Coordinator to the TC, in addition to official invoice for payment upon the TC formal written acceptance of each deliverable.
\n\nThe assignment will be completed over a total period of 5 months from the contract commencement date. The contract commencement date is defined as the date of formal written notification issued by OMSAR to the Consultant to start the work, following the successful completion of the Project Kickoff meeting.
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The consultant must submit all deliverables in English and in Arabic in a format to be agreed upon with TC. The provisional timetable is as follows:
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| \n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description & Key Components \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timeline (Cumulative) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Approvals Required \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Terms (% of Contract Total Value) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1 Inception Report and Agile Roadmap \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Validated scope for services, detailed workplan, and agile sprint structure \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2 Summary Report on the initial data collection exercise and consultations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Initial data collection exercise, consultations, and confirmation of the initial list of 10-12 candidate services. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D3 First sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D4 Second sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Week 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D5 Third sprint of 2 services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 19 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC & Entities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D6 Final Report & Lessons Learned and Scale-Up Recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Analysis of results, lessons learned, and future scale-up recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 21 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t TC \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
7.1 General Payment Conditions
\n\n7.2 The TC Approval Gate
\n\nThe Technical Committee (TC) serves as the sole authority for the acceptance of services. The following administrative process applies to every milestone:
\n\n7.3 Invoicing Requirements
\n\nTo initiate a payment, the Consultant must submit to the Grant Coordinator an administrative package containing:
\n\nAttendance Sheets: Signed logs of training participants must be attached as proof of capacity building.
\n\n7.4 Delays and Escalations
\n\nPayments will be processed within the timeframe specified in the contract conditions following the formal receipt of a "complete" invoice package.
\n\nThe total duration of the assignment is 5 months from the date of contract signature.
\n\nThe distribution of Level of Effort for all proposed Key Experts should be detailed in the bidder’s technical and financial proposals.
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate a proven track record by submitting reference details for at least two (2) similar contracts successfully completed within the last seven (7) years. A "similar contract" is defined as follows:
\n\nThe Firm must demonstrate in its profile that it possesses in-house expertise or established partnerships in:
\n\nThe consultant's team shall be composed of qualified experts with proven experience. The bidder must propose, at a minimum, the following Key Expert positions:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Business Analyst Expert
\n\nKey Expert 3: Developer/Digital Transformation Architect
\n\nBidders may propose additional non-key experts as they see fit to successfully deliver the scope of work.
\n\nRequired Qualifications
\n\nAll experts must be fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken). The minimum required qualifications for the Key Experts are as follows:
\n\nKey Expert 1: Team Leader / Project Manager
\n\nKey Expert 2: Senior Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) Expert
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Key Expert 3: Senior Digital Solution Architect
\n\nThe Consultant’s reporting obligations are divided into two distinct categories: Contractual Deliverables and Administrative Progress Reports.
\n\n11.1 Contractual Deliverables (Payment Milestones)
\n\nThese outputs are directly linked to the payment schedule defined in the Deliverables Table (Section 6). Payments will only be released upon formal written acceptance of these specific documents by the TC.
\n\n11.2 Administrative Progress Reporting (Monitoring Only)
\n\nThese reports are for performance monitoring and coordination purposes.
\n\n11.3 Enforcement of Reporting Compliance
\n\nTimely submission of Administrative Progress Reports (as defined in Section 11.2) is a material obligation of the Consultant and considered an integral part of the deliverables and related acceptance.
\n\nTo facilitate the successful execution of the assignment, OMSAR and OMSTAI shall provide the following:
\n\nThe Firm shall integrate environmental and social principles consistent with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) throughout the redesign and development of e-services. All work must ensure:
\n\nThese considerations should be reflected in service workflows, user experience recommendations, prototypes, and final technical outputs.
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\n\nMinistry of Digital Economy
\n\nGovTech Sri Lanka (Private) Limited
\n\nGeneral Procurement Notice
\n\nProject Name: Sri Lanka Digital Transformation
\n\nPractice area / sector: Digital Development
\n\nCredit No. IDA-79530-001
\n\nProject ID No. P508317
\n\nThe Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has received financing in the amount of US$ 50 million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sri Lanka Digital Transformation project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services to be procured under this project.
\n\nThe project will include the following components:
\n\nComponent 1: Digital Government and Services: will invest in cross-cutting digital platforms and systems to enhance service delivery and government efficiency, promote broad-based digital adoption among citizens and public officials, and support the operationalization of empowered digital institutions. Under this component, procurements are expected to center on information systems, goods, consulting, and non-consulting services to develop and/or deploy: an online citizen and business service portal and associated mobile application (SuperApp) and digital solutions to maximize the functionality of the service portal and mobile application, including digital locker, digital authentication, and electronic signature solutions; a National Data Exchange (NDX) to serve as the technical backbone of government interoperability; government-wide collaboration and communication tools to provide a unified digital workspace for public officials across government ministries and agencies; a secure and scalable government hybrid cloud solution (GovCloud); capacity building for government digital champions to support digital transformation efforts across government entities; digital literacy trainings, citizen service desks, and information, communications, and education campaign to promote universal access to digital services; policy and operationalization support for GovTech Sri Lanka and other digital institutions.
\n\nComponent 2: Digital Startup Ecosystem and IT Industry Development: will support both emerging digital startups and more established, midsize IT firms to expand into new international markets and attract new customers and investments. Under this component, procurements are expected to center on consulting, and non-consulting services to: develop a comprehensive IT industry development strategy for Sri Lanka; deliver a startup acceleration and ecosystem-building program, including targeted support for women-led startups; and to provide market access support for mid-sized IT services and technology firms, through targeted export promotion initiatives and capacity building.
\n\nComponent 3: Project Management, Monitoring, and Coordination: will finance project management and coordination, including procurement, financial management (FM), monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and environmental and social (E&S) risk management aspects of the project.
\n\nProcurement of contracts financed by the World Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - September 2025 (Procurement Regulations), and is open to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Procurement Regulations. After project negotiations, the World Bank shall arrange the publication on its external website of the agreed initial procurement plan and all subsequent updates once it has provided a no objection.
\n\nSpecific procurement notices for contracts subject to open international competitive procurement will be announced, as they become available on the World Bank’s external website and https://promise.lk/ and https://govtech.lk/ websites and “Daily News” and “Sunday Observer” newspapers.
\n\nInterested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services for the above-mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Borrower at the address below:
\n\nSanjaya Karunasena,
\n\nChief Executive Officer (Acting)
\n\nGovTech Sri Lanka (Private) Limited,
\n\nThird Floor, No. 490, R A De Mel Mawatha,
\n\nColombo 03, Sri Lanka.
\n\nsanjayak@govtech.lk
\n\nhttps://govtech.lk/
\n\nTel: +94112369099
\n\nDate: March 27, 2026
\n\n"},{"id":"OP00435077","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"27-Mar-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-04-15T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"Suriname","project_id":"P166187","project_name":"Competitiveness and Sector Diversification","bid_reference_no":"SR-MNR-539728-CS-CQS","bid_description":"CONSULTING FIRM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A REVENUE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (RRS) IN SUPPORT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE (EITI)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 – 15, Republic of Suriname","contact_ctry_name":"Suriname","contact_email":"clydegriffith1977@gmail.com","contact_name":"Clyde Griffith","contact_organization":"Ministry of Natural Resources","contact_phone_no":"(+597)8532104","submission_date":"2026-03-27T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\nCONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
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Country: Republic of Suriname
\n\nName of Project: Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
\n\nProject No.: P166187
\n\nLoan No.: IBRD Loan 8985 - SR
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting Firm for the Development and Implementation of a Revenue
\nRegistration System (RRS) in support of the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency System (EITI)
Reference No.: SR-MNR-539728-CS-CQS
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The Republic of Suriname has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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Suriname is implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance in the extractive sector. A core requirement of EITI implementation is the systematic and reliable collection of revenue data from reporting entities, including state-owned enterprises, private extractive companies, and relevant government agencies.
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Currently, revenue data is collected through manual submissions, spreadsheets, and ad hoc reporting formats, which limits data quality, timeliness, and auditability. To improve efficiency and compliance with EITI Standards, Suriname seeks to establish a centralized, secure, and standardized Revenue Registration System (RRS) to support annual EITI reporting and long-term institutionalization of systematic disclosures.
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The objective of the consulting services is to design, develop, implement, and operationalize a cyber secure digital Revenue Registration System that enables EITI reporting entities in Suriname to submit, validate, and manage revenue data in a standardized, secure, and auditable manner. The system must support:
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The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
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A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Regulations for Consultant’s qualifications based selection (CQS) described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018.
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The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within MNR now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The qualification criteria are:
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(1) proven and notable experience in the field of providing support to Governments on digital reporting systems related to revenue streams, ideally with focus on the extractive (mining) sector. Demonstrated expertise in data security, financial reporting, system integration. Experience with EITI or similar transparency initiative will be considered an asset. Experience with working in Suriname or the Caribbean Region is preferred.
\n\n(2) having delivered in the last 10 years at least 3 similar projects of similar size, scope and nature
\n\n(3) specific information and past project references in order to demonstrate the Consultant’s meets each of the criteria and the requirements as per the TOR
\n\n(4) key expert CV’s confirming the consultant team profiles as listed in the expected experience and required qualifications section of the TOR
\n\n(5) an overview of the technology (equipment, software …) that will be used during the assignment
\n\n(6) the Consultant’s ability to deploy key experts within one month following contract signature
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the Procurement for IPF Borrowers, issued July 2016, as revised November 2017 and August 2018 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment:
\n\nBank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
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Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 14:00 Suriname time (UTC – 3 hours)
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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Ministry of Natural Resources
\n\nAttn: Mr. Clyde Griffith, Component Coordinator SCSD C1
\n\nMr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 -15, Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname
\n\nTel: (+597) 474666 (PIU Office) or (+597)8532104 (Component Coordinator)
\n\nFax: (+597) 475752
\n\nE-mail: clydegriffith1977@gmail.com
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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Reference: SR-MNR-539728-CS-CQS
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Terms of Reference
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CONSULTING FIRM for the DEVELOPMENT and IMPLEMENTATION of a REVENUE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (RRS) in support of the implementation of the EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE (EITI)
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Introduction
\n\nThe Republic of Suriname has received a loan from the World Bank for a Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) project, which seeks to facilitate sector governance, competitiveness, and diversification in Suriname by addressing enabling environment constraints in the targeted industries of mining, agribusiness, and tourism. This will be achieved by financing technical assistance for policy, legal and regulatory reforms; capacity building of key institutions; and business development services and matching grants for SMEs and value chain development.
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The project comprises two components which will be implemented by Project Implementation Units (PIUs) at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) (component 1) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (MEZ) (component 2) under the guidance of a Project Coordination Committee (PCC). Each PIU will be led by a Component Coordinator responsible for the implementation of project activities under the relevant implementing ministry. A Project Coordinator will provide strategic and problem-solving guidance to both PIUs and chair the PCC.
\n\nThe focus of Component 1 implemented by the PIU at the MNR is strengthening the mining sector governance, transparency, accountability, and administration. This component focuses on supporting improvements to the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing mining in Suriname. The purpose is to align Suriname’s framework to international best practice, and to provide its institutions with knowledge and tools to carry out their mandated functions.
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Background
\n\nSuriname is implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance in the extractive sector. A core requirement of EITI implementation is the systematic and reliable collection of revenue data from reporting entities, including state-owned enterprises, private extractive companies, and relevant government agencies.
\n\nCurrently, revenue data is collected through manual submissions, spreadsheets, and ad hoc reporting formats, which limits data quality, timeliness, and auditability. To improve efficiency and compliance with EITI Standards, Suriname seeks to establish a centralized, secure, and standardized Revenue Registration System (RRS) to support annual EITI reporting and long-term institutionalization of systematic disclosures.
\n\nObjective of the Assignment
\n\nThe objective is to design, develop, implement, and operationalize a cyber secure digital Revenue Registration System that enables EITI reporting entities in Suriname to submit, validate, and manage revenue data in a standardized, secure, and auditable manner. The system must support:
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Scope of Work
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Deployment and Support
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Deliverables, Payment Schedule and Timing
\n\nThe deliverables triggering payments schedule and timing are presented in the table below:
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| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report (Workplan, methodology, stakeholder map) \n\n\t\t\tSystem Requirements Specification (Functional & technical requirements) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 0 – 4 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Prototype / Wireframes (User interface and workflow design) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 – 8 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully Developed System Report(Complete RRS platform) \n\n\t\t\tTesting & UAT (Results of pilot and adjustments) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 – 10 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Training Package (Manuals, guides, training sessions) \n\n\t\t\tFinal System Deployment (Live system with support) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 – 12 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Sustainability & Handover (Report (Maintenance plan, documentation) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 – 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Duration of Assignment
\n\nThe assignment is expected to be completed within 3–4 months, including testing, training, and deployment. Strict time lines will apply as the project closes 31.12.2026.
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Required Qualifications of the Consultant/Team
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Firm Qualifications
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Key Experts at minimum
\n\nThe TL/PM will lead the Revenue Registration System from the architectural designs up to and including the final installation and commissioning. The TL/PM will follow-up the functional goals of the project and the strategic goals of DAS. A key capability will be able to understand business needs, challenge them and translate those into a system that fulfills those needs and to be used by the design & development specialist(s) as starting point for the actual design elaboration and implementation. The TL/PM needs to enable the delivery of the projects within the agreed constraints (with regards to scope/quality, time and budget). Potential deviations need to be tackled proactively.
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The SA/LD is responsible for defining architectural designs following the strategic goals set by DAS and its IT Management for this project. This includes assisting on working out a vision in line with new architectural trends in the market. The SA/LD must be able to find effective options to solve architectural challenges, making correct, objective trade-offs, keeping the holistic application landscape and end goal in mind. Essential is to understand business needs and translate those into an architecture that fulfills those needs and from there on will be used for the development towards the revenue registration system. The SA/LD is responsible for development of the software and therefore either takes care about the development thereof or oversees the work of a/the developer(s). The SA/LD also heads the technical direction for the Technology Roadmap and expertise in relevant technologies.
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Access cyber security risk and provide mitigation measures. Support DAS as IT Asset owners with implementation of mitigation measures. The Cyber security Risk Analyst will secure the revenue collection system by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks generated by missing or ineffective security controls within critical applications and infrastructure components. This role requires deep technical knowledge of application and system architecture, strong risk management acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with IT system owners, architects, and developers to design and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
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Reporting and Coordination
\n\nThe Consultant will report to the Component Coordinator of the SCSD Project Component 1 and have access to the Suriname EITI Secretariat, with oversight from the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG). Regular progress meetings will be held bi-weekly or as agreed.
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Confidentiality and Data Protection
\n\nAll data accessed or generated during the assignment shall remain the property of the Government of Suriname. The consultant must comply with national data protection laws and international cyber security standards.
\n\n"},{"id":"OP00434297","notice_type":"Invitation for Bids","noticedate":"24-Mar-2026","notice_lang_name":"French","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-04-22T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Madagascar","project_id":"P169413","project_name":"Digital Governance and Identification Management System Project","bid_reference_no":"MG-PRODIGY-535746-GO-RFB","bid_description":"Acquisition d'infrastructure virtuelle répartie en deux (02) lots","procurement_group":"GO","procurement_method_code":"RFB","procurement_method_name":"Request for Bids","contact_address":"Village des jeux bâtiment B1, Explorer Business Park, Ankorondrano, Antananarivo","contact_ctry_name":"Madagascar","contact_email":"fidele@prodigy.gov.mg","contact_name":"Fidￃﾨle Rafalimanana TAHINDRAZA","contact_organization":"Digital Governance and Identification Management System Project","contact_phone_no":"+261320384608","contact_web_url":"digital.gov.mg","submission_date":"2026-03-24T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
PRESIDENCE DE LA REFONDATION DE LA REPUBLIQUE
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\nSECRETARIAT GENERAL
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\nUnité de Coordination des Projets (UCP)
PROjet de Gouvernance DIgitale et de Gestion de l’Identité MalagasY
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Avis spécifique d’Appel d’Offres Ouverts National
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Pays \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t : \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Madagascar \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Nom du Projet \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t : \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t PROjet de Gouvernance DIgitale et de Gestion de l’Identité MalagasY \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t N° de Crédit \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t : \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6780-MG \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Date de lancement \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t : \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 24 mars 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Intitulé du Marché \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t : \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acquisition d’Infrastructure Virtuelle du Trésor \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Référence DAO No \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t : \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 053/2026-DAO/FRNT/PRODIGY \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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1. Le Gouvernement de la République de Madagascar a reçu un prêt de l’Association Internationale pour le Développement pour financer le PROjet de Gouvernance DIgitale et de Gestion de l’Identité MalagasY (PRODIGY), et a l’intention d’utiliser une partie de ce financement pour effectuer des paiements au titre du Marché relatifs à l’Acquisition d’Infrastructure Virtuelle du Trésor repartie en deux (02) lots.
\n\n2. Le PROjet de Gouvernance DIgitale et de Gestion de l’Identité MalagasY (PRODIGY) sollicite des offres fermées de la part de soumissionnaires éligibles et répondant aux qualifications requises pour fournir l’ Acquisition d’Infrastructure Virtuelle du Trésor répartie en Deux (02) lots :
\n\nLe soumissionnaire peut soumissionner pour un ou les deux lots ensemble. Le Chaque lot est indivisible et tous lots incomplets sont irrecevables.
\n\nLe délai de livraison est de Trente (30) jours, après l’ordre de service de commencement. La marge de préférence n’est pas applicable. L’envoi des fournitures par voie aérienne est apprécié.
\n\n3. La passation du Marché sera conduite par Mise en Concurrence Nationale (AON) tel que défini dans le « Règlement de Passation des Marchés pour les Emprunteurs sollicitant le Financement de Projets d’Investissement » de la Banque mondiale du septembre 2023 (5ème édition), et ouvert à tous les soumissionnaires de pays éligibles tels que définis dans ledit Règlement.
\n\n4. Les soumissionnaires éligibles et intéressés peuvent obtenir des informations auprès du PROJET PRODIGY et prendre connaissance des documents d’Appel d’offres durant les heures de bureau. de 10h00 à 16h00 à l’adresse mentionnée ci-dessous.
\n\n5. Les Soumissionnaires intéressés et éligibles peuvent obtenir un dossier d’appel d’offres complet en Français en formulant une demande écrite à l’adresse mentionnée ci-dessous. Le document d’appel d’offres sera adressé par voie électronique
\n\n6. Les offres devront être soumises à l’adresse suivante ci-dessous au plus tard le 22 avril 2026. La soumission des offres par voie électronique ne sera pas autorisée. Les offres remises en retard ne seront pas acceptées. Les offres seront ouvertes publiquement en présence des représentants des Soumissionnaires et de toute personne choisissant d’être présente à l’adresse mentionnée ci-dessous le 22 avril 2026 à 10 heures 00 minute.
\n\n7. Toutes les offres doivent comprendre une Garantie de l’Offre pour un montant de :
\n\n8. L’attention est attirée sur le Règlement de Passation de Marchés exigeant que l’Emprunteur divulgue des informations sur la propriété effective du Soumissionnaire retenu, dans le cadre de la Notification d’Attribution du Marché, en utilisant le Formulaire de Divulgation des Bénéficiaires Effectifs tel qu’il est inclus dans le document d’appel d’offres.
\n\nL’adresse à laquelle il est fait référence ci-dessus est :
\nUnité de Coordination du PROjet de Gouvernance DIgitale et de Gestion de l’Identité MalagasY (UCP-PRODIGY)
\nContact : coordonnateur@prodigy.gov.mg – copie à procurement@prodigy.gov.mg
\nAdresse : Village des jeux bâtiment B1, Explorer Business Park, Ankorondrano, Antananarivo
Le Coordonnateur p.i de l’UCP PRODIGY
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Il est à noter que PRODIGY s’engage activement dans la prévention de la Violence Basée sur le Genre notamment les divers abus, les harcèlements, l’exploitation sexuelle et la maltraitance et accorde une attention particulière à l’égalité des chances d’accès à l’emploi.
"},{"id":"OP00433171","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"17-Mar-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-04-01T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:30","project_ctry_name":"Ethiopia","project_id":"P179040","project_name":"Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project","bid_reference_no":"ET-NIDP-491112-CS-QCBS","bid_description":"A firm to conduct M&E on indicators, including a satisfaction survey on digital ID services","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"Bole Wolo Sefer Ethio-China Street Addis Ababa, Ethiopia","contact_ctry_name":"Ethiopia","contact_email":"mesfin@id.gov.et","contact_name":"Mesfin Belachew","contact_organization":"Prime Minster Office, National ID Program","contact_phone_no":"0911791462","contact_web_url":"https://id.gov.et/","submission_date":"2026-03-17T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)
\n\nSELECTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF A FIRM TO CONDUCT M&E ON INDICATORS, INCLUDING A SATISFACTION SURVEY ON DIGITAL ID SERVICES
\n\nCountry: Ethiopia
\n\nProject: Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project
\n\nProject ID: P179040
\n\nCredit No. IDA-74630
\n\nAssignment Title: Selection and Employment of a Firm to conduct M&E on indicators, including a satisfaction survey on Digital ID services Ref. NO: ET-NIDP-491112-CS-QCBS
\n\nThe Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance (MoF), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project. National ID Program, the ultimate project implementer intends to apply part of the proceeds for selecting of Consulting Firm for supervision of Office Renovation Works.
\n\nNational ID Program as part of the project implementation program is looking for consulting firm to conduct M&E on indicators, including a satisfaction survey on digital id services that supports the NIDP.
\n\nExperienced consulting Firms who have considerable experience are invited to express their interest for the assignment.
\n\nObjectives of the Assignment
\n\nMonitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the performance of the partners is essential for digital ID programs because their scale and complexity require a structured approach to ensure they deliver meaningful results. National digital ID systems can generate significant benefits, but only when implementation is closely monitored to track progress, measure impact, and identify gaps early. A strong M&E function ensures accountability and transparency, particularly important when handling sensitive personal data, and supports proactive risk mitigation, including issues related to system reliability, data protection, and exclusion of vulnerable groups. Ultimately, M&E enables informed, data-driven decision-making and guides the system’s evolution toward long-term success and sustainability.
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to:
\n\nScope of the consulting services and specific tasks
\n\nScope
\n\nThe scope of work is designed to provide a 360-degree view of the Fayda ecosystem, integrating quantitative data from system logs with qualitative insights from field-level research. The Consultant shall execute the following tasks over the 36-month duration of the assignment.
\n\nDuration and Location of the Assignment
\n\nThe attention of interested firms is drawn to Sections III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers,” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), revised February 2025, which outline the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nThe consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method as outlined in Section VII, paragraphs 7.3 and Annex XII of the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nInterested Service Providers should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience in the area. Service provider firms may include any relevant information that may indicate their experience and relevance for the assignment. This may include: Business license and related documents, company profile showing years of experience in the business, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, technical and managerial organizational structure of the firm, number of key staff, availability of appropriate skills among staff, general qualification …etc.
\n\nThe following criteria will be used to assess the Expression of Interest documents;
\n\nFurther information can be obtained by email at the address below during office hours, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Addis Ababa time.
\n\nExpression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or preferably by email, on or before April 01, 2026.
\n\nFederal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,
\n\nNational ID Program (NIDP)
\n\nDigital ID for Inclusion and Services Project
\n\nAttn: Project Management Unit (PMU),
\n\nAddress: Welosefer Bole, Ethio-China St, INSA Building, 14th Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
\n\nTele- +251-912-200295 or +251-911-446582
\n\nE-mail: nejmedin@id.et & zelalem@id.gov.et
\n\nWebsite: https://id.gov.et/
\n\nAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
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\n MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI)
\n Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P)
\n INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATIO
\n MONROVIA, LIBERIA
\n P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia
\n Email: info-lift@moci.gov.lr /www.moci.gov.lr
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)
Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P)
\nProject ID: P171997
\nCredit Number 7037-LR
\nGrant Number D9690-LR
March 13, 2026
\n\nFirm to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, LR-MOCI-538872-CS-QCBS
\n\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is implementing the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade (LIFT) Project (P171997) with financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group ($40 million). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. Accordingly, the project development objective is to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia. Achieving this objective requires support for improving SME’s capabilities for accessing finance and new market opportunities, to contribute to economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation. The project implementation is being coordinated by the Project Implementation Unit, under a Project Steering Committee chaired by the Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Liberia, and co-chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL).
\n\nKey Objectives of the Assignment
\n\nThe objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and deploy a secured, integrated, scalable, and user-friendly digital ESIA platform within six months. This platform is intended to enable the EPA to manage all stages of its ESIA permitting and other internal licensing processes, from licensing application and document submissions to evaluation, approval, and license issuance. The platform design shall aid monitoring and compliance tracking, ensuring alignment with legal obligations and user accessibility. The platform shall enable SMEs and the general investment community to register and manage profiles, seamlessly obtain ESIA documents and information, connect with the EPA, and promote transparency, effectiveness, and data security.
\n\nScope of the Assignment
\n\nThe firm will be responsible for developing a centralized, user-friendly platform as described in the objective above. To ensure responsiveness to user needs and alignment with project objectives, the firm will apply an agile development approach, incorporating iterative testing and stakeholder feedback at every stage of the development cycle.
\n\nThe scope of the consultancy includes:
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr
\n\nThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consultant should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows:
\n\nThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below.
\n\nThe Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows:
\n\nKey Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nThe Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025).
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (only by email) on or before Friday March 27, 2026, with subject: “ Firm to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, LR-MOCI-538872-CS-QCBS”.
\n\nLiberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P)
\nAttn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel
\nActing Project Coordinator
\nInsurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor
\nMonrovia, Liberia
\nTel: +231 88 682 2025 /776 654 713
\nEmail: jsayekehnel-lift@moci.gov.lr
\nCc: /vanyanbah.julius@yahoo.com /fahnco76@yahoo.com
Terms of Reference
\n\nHiring of a Firm to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia
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| \n\t\t\t Location of Post: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency, Sekou Touré Avenue, Monrovia, Liberia \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Contract Duration: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Reporting Line: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Executive Director of the EPA \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Recruitment Type: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Open International \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Type of Contract \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Firm Selection \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Background and General Description
\n\nThe Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is implementing the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade (LIFT) Project (P171997) with financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group ($40 million). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. Accordingly, the project development objective is to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia. Achieving this objective requires support for improving SME’s capabilities for accessing finance and new market opportunities, to contribute to economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation. The project implementation is being coordinated by the Project Implementation Unit, under a Project Steering Committee chaired by the Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Liberia, and co-chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL).
\n\nComponent one of this project supports improvements in Liberia’s business environment by strengthening critical Government to Business (G2B) services covering international trade, business licensing, and private investment. This component builds on and complements the extensive advisory work that has been carried out in recent years by IFC and others, and which will continue through the initial implementation stages of the project.
\n\nAccordingly, Sub-component 1.1 seeks to provide Technical Assistance to selected government Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions (MACs), including the EPA, to enable Liberia to attract and retain large private sector investments and ensure its impact. Resources are focused on technical assistance needed to prepare large investments and institutional or regulatory support that will be geared towards consolidating and reinforcing what is today a weak and fragmented institutional setup in support of private sector investment.
\n\nThrough the Project, the EPA is implementing transformative and innovative initiatives to fulfill its mandate and respond to the growing demands of the public. One of the critical reform areas is the modernization of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) licensing regime, particularly to improve access and service delivery to all sectors. A recent consultancy report commissioned under the project assessed the ESIA licensing framework of the EPA and identified major procedural bottlenecks, a lack of digital infrastructure, and limited SME access to permitting services. Among the key recommendations was the need to automate and digitalize the ESIA licensing system to reduce delays, increase accountability, and improve service delivery.
\n\nIn line with this recommendation, and in accordance with the project’s PDOs and the EPA’s strategic plan, the EPA aims to recruit a qualified consulting firm or consortium through the LIFT project to develop the digital infrastructure for the ESIA process automation in Liberia.
\n\nObjective of the Assignment
\n\nThe objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and deploy a secured, integrated, scalable, and user-friendly digital ESIA platform within six months. This platform is intended to enable the EPA to manage all stages of its ESIA permitting and other internal licensing processes, from licensing application and document submissions to evaluation, approval, and license issuance. The platform design shall aid monitoring and compliance tracking, ensuring alignment with legal obligations and user accessibility. The platform shall enable SMEs and the general investment community to register and manage profiles, seamlessly obtain ESIA documents and information, connect with the EPA, and promote transparency, effectiveness, and data security.
\n\nScope of the consultancy
\n\nThe firm will be responsible for developing a centralized, user-friendly platform as described in the objective above. To ensure responsiveness to user needs and alignment with project objectives, the firm will apply an agile development approach, incorporating iterative testing and stakeholder feedback at every stage of the development cycle.
\n\nThe scope of the consultancy includes:
\n\nFunctional Requirement
\n\nBelow are some of the recommended functional requirements for the platform, but are not limited to and would be updated with additional functionality or features based on the firm’s research and stakeholder consultation.
\n\nThe features may be updated based on the firm’s research and stakeholder consultation.
\n\nConsultants Account
\n\nThe features may be updated based on the consultant’s research and stakeholder consultation.
\n\nProponents Account
\n\nThe features may be updated based on the consultant’s research and stakeholder consultation.
\n\nProduct Environment and Hosting
\n\nThe firm will provide a list of the best tools, language(s), frameworks, technologies, and configurations to develop, test, and deploy the platform. The hosting, domain name, and SSL certification will be provided. The firm shall be responsible for configuring and deploying a testing environment at the commencement of the consultancy, as well as a production environment, before the launch date.
\n\nDeliverables and Timetable
\n\nThe firm will be responsible for submitting the following deliverables:
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception report highlighting the firm understanding of the consultancy along with updated action plan that outlines the main deliverables, methodologies, activities, timetable, workflow and proposed system detail and development lifecycle (SDLC). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report of need assessment and stakeholder consultation conducted to understand tools requirements, database design, define data collection and entry elements, define data protection elements, test and validate the tool, and propose key factors and framework for to monitoring and evaluation of the tool. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Installed prerequisite hardware and software, which includes servers, storage systems, backup and recovery systems, and firewall systems, to secure the system and its environment based on specifications agreed upon. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Developed a fully functional online platform based on international best practices and meets the requirements and expectations of both the EPA, end users and the stakeholders. Also, launch the online tool, and define mechanisms to monitor and evaluate its usage. Ensure all testing (unit, integration, system, User Acceptance, etc) are fully performed and Quality Assurance, focused on preventing defects, are in place prior to official launch of the system to the public. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t End-user documentation detailing the functionality and features available. Also provide training, showcasing the functionality and features of the platform to EPA Staff, proponents and consultants. \n\n\t\t\tProvide technical documentation and transfer all source code and configuration files to EPA’s IT Unit. Additionally, deliver training to IT Unit to ensure familiarity with the system infrastructure and maintenance requirements. The end- user documentation should also include a detailed QA documentation including test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Unit, Integration, and System Testing, maintaining environment, running tests, logging and tracking defects and their resolution, and retesting fixes. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 15 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Six months of maintenance to address any issues or bugs following the platform’s launch; no new feature development is required during this period. Post support will include hypercare and stabilization with focus on intensive, high-touch support, rapid response to all queries and issues, and standard support mode focusing on resolving logged tickets, minor enhancements, and knowledge transfer. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Week 22 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Approach and Implementation Arrangements
\n\nThe assignment will be executed by the selected firm, which will coordinate all the activities relating to the deliverables of the contract. The Project Implementation Unit, as the implementing body for the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project, will play a key coordinating and leadership role in ensuring that the contractor delivers on the contract in a timely manner. The assignment will be delivered through an inclusive stakeholders’ participation and stakeholder-driven approach. The contractor will work closely with the PIU and the EPA.
\n\nQualification and Experience
\n\nThe consultancy firm bidding for the service must possess the following experience and competencies:
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| \n\t\t\t 3. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Quality Assurance Engineer/ Solution Architect \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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Attach CVs of all proposed personnel, together with relevant certificates for all positions, is mandatory.
\n\nDuration of Consultancy
\n\nThe consultancy duration is 6 months.
\n\nReporting Arrangements
\n\nThe successful firm will sign a contract with the Government of Liberia through the Project Implementation Unit at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The firm shall be supervised by the EPA’s ESIA and ICT Unit. The Administrative focal point for this consultancy is the LIFT project’s Acting Coordinator. The EPA will lead the technical supervision of this project, while the LIFT project PIU will oversee the project management aspect.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
\n\nCountry: Ukraine
\n\nName of Project: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
\n\nGrant No.: TF0C5794
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM)
\n\nfor the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade)
\n\nReference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LEARN-1.1-TLM9
\n\nUkraine has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nThe consulting services (hereinafter – the Services) include the development of educational materials for the final year of basic secondary education (grade 9) in all educational areas to provide teachers of schools participating in the innovative project at the all-Ukrainian level on the topic «Development and implementation of educational and methodological support for general secondary education institutions in the context of the implementation of the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education (SSBSE)» (hereinafter – pilot schools) with sets of exemplary tasks (including competencies) for assessing learning outcomes, pedagogical and pedagogical assessment.
\n\nThese materials will be used by teachers of the pilot schools directly in the educational process to achieve the relevant learning outcomes and their assessment, and/or serve as models for the development of similar tasks by teachers and authors of curricula/manuals/textbooks, ensuring a unified approach to assessing student learning.
\n\nThe Services are expected to start in spring 2026 for a period of 12 months.
\n\nThe required objective of the Services must be achieved by the Consultant within the agreed program and in accordance with the Ukrainian legislation, the World Bank’s policies and rules and requirements of the Terms of Reference (TOR), which is attached.
\n\nMinistry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter – Client/MOES) now invites eligible consulting firms (hereinafter – Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe evaluation of the expressions of interest provided by the Consultants will be carried out based on the following criteria:
\n\nLegal status and market experience:
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Experience in digital education:
\n\nCooperation with international organizations
\n\nThe company has experience of participating in projects implemented with the support of the World Bank or other international institutions
\n\nFinancial stability
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Confirmation of qualification. A Consultant shall provide:
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Availability of qualified specialists. The company should possess at least 7 specialists having permanent/long-term contracts:
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In case of experience in the role of a member of a past JVCA and/or Subconsultant, the experience and amount will be determined based on the Consultant’s share and responsibility in the past JVCA or the amount of the Subconsultant’s contract.
\n\nKey Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s «Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers» September 2023 with amendments of February 2025 (hereinafter – Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nConsultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. In the case of foreign company, the representative office/JV/consortium with local firm should exist by the date of the Contract signing.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS) method described in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in Ukrainian or English, to the address below by e-mail by February 23, 2026, 1:00 pm local time.
\n\nMinistry of Education and Science of Ukraine
\n\nAttn: Yevhen Kudriavets - Project Coordinator
\n\nE-mail: uiherp@mon.gov.ua CC: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua
\n\nExpressions of interest to be clearly marked: «LEARN-1.1-TLM9: Expression of Interest».
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nConsulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade)
\n\nContract No. LEARN-1.1-TLM9
\n\nWorld Bank Project ID No.: P504171, Grant Number: TF0C5794
\n\nList of abbreviations
\n\nAUSO All Ukrainian School Online
\n\nLEARN The Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program"
\n\nMoES Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
\n\nNUS The New Ukrainian School
\n\nPDF Portable Document Format
\n\nSSBSE State Standard for Basic Secondary Education
\n\nSSEQ State Service of Education Quality
\n\nTLM Teaching and Learning Materials
\n\nUCEQA Ukrainian Center for Education Quality Assessment
\n\nUIRO Ukrainian Institute of Education Development
\n\nWord Microsoft Word document format
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I. CONTEXT
\n\nUkraine and the World Bank have signed the agreements for the Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program" (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN). The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system.
\n\nThe total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF).
\n\nThe Program-for-Results (PforR) is funded by a US$235 million credit provided by Bank resources, supported by credit enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT NUMBER 7626-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN NUMBER 9721-UA). Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT NUMBER 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million.
\n\nFurthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0C5794).
\n\nFurthermore, US$31.1 million in Additional Financing is provided through grant resources, consisting of US$30.0 million from the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund and US$1.1 million from the Global Partnership for Education Fund. This additional financing is formalized under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0D0612; GPE GRANT NUMBER TF0D0613), and supports activities related to the continued implementation of the Program.
\n\nHereinafter, the portion of the Operation financed through the PforR is referred to as the Program and the portion financed through the IPF is referred to as the Project.
\n\nThe Project complements the Program by supporting the piloting of the NUS reform in grades 8 to 12, pre-school program First Steps Forward and strengthening the MoES’ capacity for education system management in priority education areas.
\n\nThe Project among other activities provide technical support to pilot the NUS reform in selected schools for grades 8 to 12, through: (i) developing, printing, delivering, and testing teaching and learning materials for the NUS Pilot; (ii) developing and carrying out training programs to teachers, school principals, and their deputies; (iii) providing technical assistance to design a fit-for-purpose instrument for measuring teacher classroom practices and to implement said instrument in a sample of classrooms in grades 8 and 9; and (iv) providing STEM, ICT, and other required equipment aligned with the NUS standards to schools in the NUS Pilot at the basic education level for grades 8 to 12.
\n\nImportantly, the IPF will also strengthen the management capacity of the MoES to manage, monitor, and evaluate the rollout of the NUS reform through: (i) providing technical assistance to the MoES’ units responsible for NUS implementation; (ii) strengthening the Ukrainian Institute of Education Development (“UIRO”) capacity; (iii) creating a Special Online Platform (“SOP”) for State Final Examination (“DPA”); (iv) modernizing the education management information system (“AIKOM”); (v) improving the education infrastructure planning.
\n\nThis assignment focuses on development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade). The Consultant will be contracted through in line with Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Sep 2025. This Terms of References defines the purpose, Scope and duration of consulting services and qualification requirements for the Consultant.
\n\nII. OBJECTIVES
\n\nThis activity focuses on the development of educational materials for the final year of basic secondary education (grade 9) in all educational areas to provide teachers of schools participating in the innovative project at the all-Ukrainian level on the topic "Development and implementation of educational and methodological support for general secondary education institutions in the context of the implementation of the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education (SSBSE)" (hereinafter – pilot schools) with sets of exemplary tasks (including competencies) for assessing learning outcomes, pedagogical and pedagogical assessment. These materials will be used by teachers of the pilot schools directly in the educational process to achieve the relevant learning outcomes and their assessment, and/or serve as models for the development of similar tasks by teachers and authors of curricula/manuals/textbooks, ensuring a unified approach to assessing student learning.
\n\nMain tasks:
\n\nThe Consultant will coordinate the creation of collections of model tasks (including competency-based tasks) for all 10 educational domains, aimed at assessing the mandatory learning outcomes defined by the SSBSE. These materials will be used directly in the educational process by pilot schools, will serve as exemplars for teachers and authors of educational content, and will contribute to a unified approach to assessment. The developed materials will also be adapted for use with Ukrainian students abroad and in temporarily occupied/de-occupied territories, supporting the recognition of learning outcomes for students with limited or disrupted access to Ukrainian education.
\n\n2. Development of a digital repository of TLMs (Component 2).
\n\nA user-friendly digital environment as a storage for digitalised TLMs developed within Component 1 will be created / integrated into an existing system (the decision will be made based on the initial needs analysis). The repository will support efficient storing, search, filtering, classification, and retrieval of tasks aligned with specific learning outcomes. This platform will ensure open access to the materials for educators, developers, and other stakeholders. The main idea of the repository is to create collections of materials that are "linked" to the learning outcomes, which will allow users to select the necessary materials for various purposes, including assessment. This service should provide online (synchronous/asynchronous) / blended learning for teachers on the use of tools and materials developed under the project and the creation of tasks for assessing the learning achievements of students of basic secondary education.
\n\n3. Publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs (Component 3).
\n\nThe materials will be finalized through literary editing and graphic design and published in the form of manuals that explain their purpose and structure. Following review and approval accordingly with the national regulations , these publications will be distributed to pilot schools for direct use and to support the development of similar resources by teachers and content developers. The dissemination of the manuals for pilot schools is expected to be done in digital format. Service provider is responsible for arranging the most effective way of editing and delivery of the product. For those purposes, both individuals and companies could be outsourced if needed.
\n\n4. Capacity-building for pilot participants (Component 4).
\n\nThe Consultant will deliver professional development courses for teachers working with 9th grades in pilot schools and other relevant stakeholders (i.e. trainers, teacher-trainers) – all teachers from pilot schools are expected to be covered during the assignment. This training will focus on the use of the developed TLMs, including how to apply the tools and tasks to assess student learning achievements effectively.
\n\n5. Dissemination and stakeholder engagement (Component 5).
\n\nTo promote the wider use and impact of the developed materials, the Consultant will organize a final presentation event. This event will present the project deliverables, raise awareness among broader stakeholders, and outline strategies for the scale-up and continued use of the materials, including potential replication by educational content developers.
\n\nThe assignment will adhere to the policies and regulations set forth by Ukrainian legislation and the World Bank, ensuring that it is practical, adaptable, and responsive to both immediate and long-term needs. These efforts are aimed at positioning Ukraine's education system as a model of sustainability, inclusiveness, and excellence that enables students to thrive in a globalized world.
\n\nIII. SCOPE OF SERVICES
\n\nThe selected consultant will be responsible for delivering the following key components to support the development and implementation of TLMs for 10 educational domains:
\n(i) language and literature; (ii) foreign languages; (iii) civic and historical; (iv) maths; (v) science; (vi) technology; (vii) art; (viii) social and health; (ix) IT; (x) physical education. Each task must be performed with accuracy, professionalism, and in accordance with the outlined goals and requirements.
Component 1. Creation of TLMs for educational sectors by expert groups
\n\nThe service provider will form 10 expert groups (the final list of experts is to be approved by the MoES) and coordinate the development of TLMs for 10 educational domains. TLMs will be used by the pilot schools directly in the educational process. These materials will also serve as a model for creating high-quality tasks (including competency-based tasks) for developers of educational materials and teachers.
\n\nDefinition and components of TLM
\n\nThe TLM (for each specific domain) are a set that contains (i) a collection of model tasks (bank of model tasks) for assessing the learning outcomes defined by the SSBSE, (ii) model task sets and a model project (repository of model tools) for conducting diagnostic and summative assessments by outcome groups, and (iii) accompanying explanations and recommendations that provide clear guidance for users on how to use tasks/tools to assess student achievement.
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A bank of model tasks is a set of model tasks that illustrate options/methods for assessing learning outcomes (based on the assessment benchmarks defined in the SSBSE). The minimum number of model tasks in a bank for a particular educational domain is calculated based on the number of assessment benchmarks defined by the SSBSE multiplied by three. Model tasks related to each assessment benchmark should be as diverse as possible to ensure that the bank's tasks are sufficiently illustrative.
\n\nA model task is an assignment that is created in accordance with the specified requirements, accompanied by the necessary description and which illustrates how to assess a certain learning outcome defined by the SSBSE. In order to be illustrative of possible approaches to assessing learning outcomes, as well as searchability by various parameters, in particular in the digital platform of learning materials, a model task should be classified in detail (depending on the specifics of the task) by a number of features, the main ones of which are described in the requirements for a model task.
\n\nRequirements for the model task
\n\nThe library of model tools is a set of holistic assessment tools, namely model sets of tasks and a model project, which illustrate options/ways to assess learning outcomes by groups of outcomes in a particular educational area.
\n\nA model set of tasks is a set of tasks organized in accordance with the specification developed for a particular assessment and created in accordance with the requirements for model tasks.
\n\nThe minimum number of model sets of tasks in the model tools repository is 6, including the mandatory ones:
\n\n(i) diagnostic work (input) – the beginning of the first semester
\n\n(ii) repeated diagnostic work (initial) – October-November of the semester I
\n\n(iii) final semester work (I semester)
\n\n(iv) final semester work (II semester)
\n\n(v) intermediate final work (I or II semester)
\n\n(vi) intermediate final work (I or II semester).
\n\nDepending on the specifics of the educational domain and the groups of outcomes of the respective domain, the number of model sets can be increased (but not reduced) to provide a holistic representation of assessment opportunities for all groups of learning outcomes defined by the SSBSE for a particular domain.
\n\nA model set of tasks specification is a description of a set of tasks that gives a complete picture of the specifics of the assessment and the determination of results based on it. The specification should contain information about the following:
\n\nA model project is a long-term project (at least one week) developed and described in detail within the educational domain, the results of which can be used for final assessment (thematic, semester, or annual).
\n\nThe minimum number of model projects is 1.
\n\nThe model project plan is a comprehensive description of the project that provides a detailed overview of its organization, implementation, evaluation, and outcome. The plan should contain information on the following:
\n\nComponent 2: Development of a digital repository for TLMs
\n\nDefinition and components
\n\nThis component focuses on creating a user-friendly digital environment (online repository) that will ensure efficient access to structured learning materials aligned with the mandatory learning outcomes of the SSBSE. The repository will support filtering, searching, saving, and integration with existing digital education platforms, enhancing their functionality.
\n\nSelected Service provider reviews relevant existing digital solutions and propose implementation/improvement plan based on the analysis.
\n\nThe digital repository shall include the following core elements but not limited to:
\n\ndescribe materials using title, brief summary, tags, and metadata (as defined in Component 1);
\n\nedit and update materials as needed.
\n\nfilter options by type of material, grade, assessment type, assessment benchmarks, difficulty level, and other relevant specifications.
\n\nRequirements
\n\nThe Consultant is expected to meet the following technical, functional, and user requirements in developing the repository:
\nObjectives:
Technical requirements:
\n\nUser roles and permissions:
\n\nExpected results:
\n\nComponent 3: Publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs
\n\nDefinition and components
\n\nThis component focuses on the development Manuals on the created TLMs for each educational domain that will be distributed to pilot schools. The following indicative structure of the manuals may have peculiarities related to the specifics of learning assessment in certain educational domains.
\n\nEach Manual should serve as an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the digital repository of materials (database) and contain the following components in its structure:
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Literary editing. Perform comprehensive editing of educational materials for the final year of basic education to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in Ukrainian.
\n\nGraphic design and layout of educational materials. Formatting of TLMs following visual guidelines provided by the MoES; materials are visually appealing, accessible and suitable for both print and digital distribution; final version of documents in electronic (PDF) and print-ready formats, along with editable source files for future updates.
\n\nRequirements
\n\nThe Consultant shall ensure that the following requirements are met during the implementation of this component:
\n\nComponent 4: Capacity building for Pilot participants
\n\nDefinition and components
\n\nThis component focuses on building the capacity of teachers involved in the piloting of the SSBSE at the level of the 9th grade by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use the developed teaching and learning materials (TLMs), including tools and tasks for assessing student learning achievements. All teachers of pilot schools are expected to be covered by capacity building activities. Apart from the Pilot schools’ teachers other stakeholders (i.e. trainers, teacher-trainers etc) could be involved.
\n\nThe training course will be designed and delivered to support the application of competency-based assessment principles and the integration of TLMs into the teaching and learning process. Based on the synchronous phase (set of webinars) corresponding asynchronous courses will be developed and launched.
\n\nThe training course should include the following components:
\n\nA modular format tailored to the progression of TLM development and use, aligned with the academic year.
\n\nRequirements
\n\nThe Consultant shall meet the following requirements for effective implementation of this component:
\n\nComponent 5: Organization of the final event – presentation of project results
\n\nDefinition and components
\n\nThis component focuses on organizing and conducting a final in-person event to formally present the project deliverables, including the developed training and learning materials (TLMs) and the digital repository. The event aims to summarize the outcomes of the pilot implementation of the SSBSE, engage key stakeholders, and outline the next steps for further application and scaling of project outputs.
\n\nThe event will serve the following purposes:
\n\nEvent format:
\n\nEvent components:
\n\nRequirements
\n\nThe Consultant shall be responsible for full logistical and organizational support to ensure a high-quality event experience. This includes:
\n\nSelection of a suitable location in Kyiv that can host up to 500 people, meets technical and branding requirements, and includes appropriate security measures.
\n\nTerms and requirements for implementation
\n\nThe assignment must be completed within the agreed timeframe, and all deliverables must comply with the policies and rules set forth by Ukrainian law and the World Bank.
\n\nThe consultant is expected to ensure smooth coordination with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine throughout the process, maintaining clear communication and regular updates.
\n\nIt is expected that a clear implementation sequence will be followed to ensure logical coordination between the components.
\n\nIn particular:
\n\nThe Consultant is expected to propose a detailed implementation schedule in its Inception Report, including key milestones and estimated completion dates for each component. Based on the needs analysis, the Consultant will also propose an approach to the development of the digital repository and its integration with existing digital solutions. This schedule should reflect logical dependencies between tasks and ensure that the results are ready for public presentation.
\n\nDraft schedule and main stages of implementation
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| \n\t\t\t Stage \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The result of the stage \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Estimated \n\n\t\t\ttime frame, weeks since a date of contract signing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 1. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Formation of groups of experts in educational domain - С1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t All 10 groups of experts in specific domains have been selected and approved by the MoES \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the creation / integration of a digital repository of educational materials - С2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Decision made to create a repository / integrate it with existing digital resources \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Harmonization of the format of TLMs and the procedure for their examination - С1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The format of learning assessment tasks has been agreed upon, taking into account domain specifics and the procedure for their examination \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 2. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Development and examination of the input set of tasks in all educational fields - С1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Input set of tasks for all 10 domains developed and approved \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 3. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stakeholder education - С4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Teachers of pilot schools were trained on using assessment materials (a series of webinars) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 4. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 23 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Introducing second (repited) set of tasks - С4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t A repeated (exit) set of the tasks delivered \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Creating a digital repository of educational materials - С2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t A test version of the TLMs repository was created and the relevant materials were posted \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 19 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Creating final tasks for the first semester - С1/C4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final tasks for the first semester f developed, approved, produced and delivered to pilot schools \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 23 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 5. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 45 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Developing intermediate and final sets of tasks for the second semester - С1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Full package of tasks for the second semester is developed and introduced \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 42 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Posting tasks in the repository - C3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The developed materials are posted in the repository \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 42 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Publishing the Manual on TLM of assessment of learning achievements - C3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Manuals onTLM applying are released \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 45 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 6. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 45 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Developing and introducing a synchronous capacity building measures, and an online course on TLM applying - C4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Certain set of webinars are introduced, and an online course on 9th Grade TLM applying for teachers and other stakeholders are developed and launched \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 45 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 7. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 47 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Final presentation event - C5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Prepared and held an in-person event with representatives of pilot schools, and other stakeholders \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 47 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Stage 8. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the completion of Stage 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 52 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Summarizing and reporting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Prepared the final report, the repository, and the collections of learning materials \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 52 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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IV. DELIVERABLES
\n\nThe Consultant shall deliver the following deliverables, ensuring that they all meet the detailed requirements outlined in this ToR:
\n\nD1 (Component 1): TLMs for educational domains
\n\nSet of competence-oriented tasks for 10 educational domains
\n\nEach set shall fully comply with the detailed requirements specified in this ToR.
\n\nD2 (Component 2): Digital repository of TLMs
\n\nOnline repository of materials developed/integrated with existing digital solutions
\n\nA brief user manual.
\n\nD3 (Component 3): Manuals on TLMs applying
\n\nManuals on applying TLMs for each domain
\n\nEach Manual is an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the TLMs repository.
\n\nD4 (Component 4): Training course on the use/development of TLMs
\n\nApproximately 5 general and 5 educational domains-specific webinars – totally about 60 webinars during the school year.
\n\nAn online training course on the use/development of tasks for assessing students' learning achievements is available.
\n\nAll Pilot schools' teachers are covered by the training.
\n\nD5 (Component 5): Final Event
\n\nThe final event to present the products developed under this ToR.
\n\nRepresentatives of the pilot schools and other stakeholders were involved in the event.
\n\nMonthly progress updates
\n\nPayment Schedule and Reporting Requirements
\n\nThis structure of deliverables ensures that all results are comprehensive, visually appealing, and effectively disseminated to the target audience, which will contribute to the success of the project.
\n\nUnder the Lump-Sum Contract (World Bank Standard Form), payments shall be made to the Consultant upon submission and Client’s acceptance of the deliverables specified below, and upon submission of an acceptable invoice and a signed Certificate of Acceptance.
\n\n1. First Payment – 20% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 1 Report, which includes: (i) Formation of groups of experts in educational domain - С1;(іі) Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the creation / integration of a digital repository of educational materials - С2; (ііі) Harmonization of the format of TLMs and the procedure for their examination - С1.
\n\n2. Second Payment – 10% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 2 Report, which includes: (i) Development and examination of the input set of tasks in all educational fields - С1.
\n\n3. Third Payment – 10% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 3 Report, which includes: (i) Stakeholder education - С4.
\n\n4. Fourth Payment – 10% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 4 Report, which includes:(i) Introducing second (repited) set of tasks - С4;(ii) Creating a digital repository of educational materials - С2; (iii) Creating final tasks for the first semester - С1/C4.
\n\n5. Fifth Payment – 10% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 5 Report, which includes: (i) Developing intermediate and final sets of tasks for the second semester - С1; (ii) Posting tasks in the repository - C3; (iii) Publishing the Manual on TLM of assessment of learning achievements - C3.
\n\n6. Sixth Payment – 10% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 6 Report, which includes: (i) Developing and introducing a synchronous capacity building measures, and an online course on TLM applying - C4.
\n\n7. Seventh Payment – 20% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 7 Report, which includes: (i) Final presentation event - C5.
\n\n8. Eighth Payment – 10% of the Contract Amount
\n\nPayable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Stage 8 Report, which includes: (i) Summarizing and reporting.
\n\nV. REQUIREMENTS
\n\nConsultant
\n\nThe following minimum requirements (failed/passed) shall be applied to determine the Consultant's qualifications:
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Personnel
\n\nThe consultant shall provide sufficiently qualified specialists and time allocation to perform the activities required by the scope of work and achieve the project objectives within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.
\n\nThe Consultant's team should have key experts with the relevant knowledge and experience to develop and implement digital assessment products and tools. In addition, appropriate administrative staff, such as secretaries and translators, should support the team throughout the assignment.
\n\nThe Consultant is expected to propose the number and type of staff required to perform the services effectively and efficiently. Costs for all proposed staff shall be included in the financial proposal. The Consultant shall also ensure that all proposed staff will be available during the time specified in the Assignment.
\n\nIt is estimated that the development of content in all educational domains will require the involvement of 10 leading experts in educational fields and 20-30 experts in learning outcomes assessment. The final number of experts involved will depend on the agreed scope of materials to be developed under this ToR.
\n\nExperts are expected to carry out all the tasks, such as development of TLM, development of Manual, capacity building measures, and then planning/ moderating the final dissemination event.
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Qualifications of key experts
\n\nLeading expert in the field of education – focuses on identifying sector-specific features and reviewing tasks for assessing learning achievements at the final stage of basic education in accordance with the learning outcomes and assessment criteria established by the SSBSE. He/she interacts with stakeholders and advises on the implementation of assessment tools within the relevant field.
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Qualifications and experience:
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Learning Outcomes Assessment Expert – focuses on the development of learning outcomes assessment tasks in the relevant domain. Develops model assignments/tools/projects, teaching aids, and assessment methods, ensuring that they are aligned with competency-based standards. Collaborates with practitioners to refine and pilot these solutions.
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Qualifications and experience:
\n\nThe consent of the MoES to engage the proposed experts must be obtained prior to engagement based on the curriculum vitae provided by the Consultant. Key experts should confirm their qualifications by providing detailed CVs highlighting their experience, skills and relevance to the project profile. The Consultant shall identify all technical and support staff that will be required for the timely completion of the Assignment. In this regard, the Consultant is expected to indicate the number and availability of all technical and support staff to demonstrate that the objectives can be achieved. Therefore, the names of technical and support staff are requested, although resumes are not required.
\n\nThe Consultant shall select and hire other experts (if necessary) in accordance with the profiles defined in its Methodology and these Terms of Reference.
\n\nThe Consultant may outsource the organization of events (e.g., seminars, workshops, stakeholder meetings) to a specialized service provider. The selection, engagement and management of any such external service provider will be at the discretion of the Consultant, subject to the prior approval of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. All arrangements shall be in accordance with the defined project scope, budget and quality requirements.
\n\nImplementation mechanism
\n\nConsultant
\n\nThe Consultant shall be responsible for the support in all aspects and expenses of its team during the performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be responsible for hiring and remuneration of the staff. The Consultant shall also cover its own costs for additional technical, administrative and other support staff.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide all logistics, rent, supplies, computers, laptops and equipment necessary for the smooth delivery of the services and shall provide for the same in its financial proposal. These funds shall be provided only as rent, including maintenance, and shall not be provided as funds for the purchase of any logistics items in the Financial Proposal.
\n\nThe Consultant will report on all aspects of the contract to the Client's authorized representative.
\n\nDuring the project implementation, the Consultant shall take into account the restrictions related to COVID-19 and the military crisis, as well as the unstable security situation in Ukraine. Depending on the nature of the restrictions at the start date of the Contract, the Consultant may have to start with remote office work before being able to conduct field work and/or may prefer to engage local consultants in the early stages of the Contract. The Consultant is encouraged to explore all opportunities to engage local staff and benefit from their knowledge and experience.
\n\nClient
\n\nThe Client shall be responsible for the implementation of the Project as a whole, and the Consultant's Assignment shall be managed and monitored by the Client's Executive Team.
\n\nThe designated representative of the Client responsible for communication and the routine approval of reports, certificates, and other documentation related to this Assignment shall be the Head of NUS Implementation Office.
\n\nAll communication between the Client and the Consultant shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian. With regard to payments to the Consultant, amendments to the contract with the Consultant, submission of the Consultant's requests for the Client's prior approval and other similar cases and actions for which the Client considers such a method of correspondence mandatory, the correspondence shall be conducted by means of printed documents in a sufficient number of copies provided to the Client. In all other cases, correspondence by e-mail is acceptable, provided that the list of recipients is agreed upon by both parties in advance.
\n\nThe Client shall provide all available data, documents, reports and studies related to the Assignment and necessary for the successful performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for verification, interpretation and use of such materials and data. The Consultant shall not disclose the received data/documents to any third party not involved in the Assignment.
\n\nMost of the available information is in Ukrainian. The consultant will organize translation, if necessary, at its own expense.
\n\nAll products, results, reports, materials, etc. developed under the project are the property of the Ministry of Education and Science.
\n\nEquipment
\n\nNo equipment shall be purchased on behalf of the Client under this service agreement and shall not be transferred to the Client after the termination of this agreement. Any equipment related to this contract that is to be purchased by the Client shall be procured through a separate procurement tender procedure.
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