Consultant Recruitment for Standard Procurement Bidding Documents — The Gambia Fiscal Management Development Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Name of Project: The Gambia Fiscal Management Development Project (P166695)

Grant No.: IDA-D6190

Assignment Title: Consultancy for the Preparation of Standard Procurement Bidding Documents.

Reference No. GM-PPPPE-373377-CS-INDV

Background

The Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) is the Government Regulatory body charged with the regulatory functions of the national public procurement system and has the responsibility of continually enhancing the public procurement system of the Gambia.

The new Public Procurement Act has been enacted by National Assembly and includes provisions to develop standard bidding documents for public procurement and other activities aimed to gradually put the current country procurement system in line with the international best practices.

The main objective of the Gambia Fiscal Management Development Project is to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of the public procurement system in The Gambia. The project will support activities aimed at increasing transparency of the public procurement and minimization of corruption risks in procurement, which forms part of the priority objectives of National Development Plan of The Gambia, geared towards helping the country to fight against corruption and strengthening accountability mechanisms.

Scope of Services:

• The Gambia Public Procurement Authority is recruiting an individual consultant with strong knowledge of public procurement. The Consultant will review the existing bidding documents, including all relevant sections, forms, and templates and then evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current document, identifying areas for improvement.
• Perform a detailed gap analysis to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas where the bidding documents does not align with international best practices, legal requirements, or organizational policies.
• Develop comprehensive and standardized bidding documents based on the review, gap analysis, research conducted and experience. Ensures the documents includes clear instructions, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions, and other relevant sections necessary for a transparent and fair procurement process. Specific activities are summarized below:

Activity 1: Review and Assess the Current Bidding Documents to Identify Gaps and Weaknesses

Activity 2: Research on standard bidding documents and Stakeholder Engagement

Activity 3: Development of Bidding Documents as per the different selection methods specified in the GPPA 2022 Procurement Act

Activity 4: Develop a User Guide

Activity 5: Validation of the New Bidding Documents

Activity 6: Revision and Finalization of all Bidding Dcouments

Specific Qualifications and Selection Criteria:

• The individual consultant, shall possess a minimum of 10 years of working experience in public procurement, preferably in the World Bank, European Union, and African Development Bank.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing bidding documents for at least three (3) similar organizations or projects within the last five (5) years.
• Procurement Knowledge: In-depth understanding of public procurement principles, processes, and international best practices. Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks governing public or private sector procurement (CV’s and relevant certificate).
• Technical Expertise: Documentary evidence and strong knowledge of the specific industry or sector for which the bidding document is being developed.
• Analytical and Writing Skills: Excellent analytical skills to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement within the existing bidding document. b. Exceptional writing skills to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive bidding document content. c. Ability to structure information in a logical and organized manner.
• Fluent written and oral communication in English.
• Education and Certification: A master's degree or equivalent in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, law, or a related field. Professional certifications in procurement or contracts management (e.g., MCIPS, CPCM, and CPPB) will be an added advantage.
• Regional Experience: Having carried out similar assignments within Africa.

Submission of Expressions of Interest:

The Gambia Fiscal Management Development Project now invites eligible individual consultants to express 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 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 dated July 2016 and revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants (IC) selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 12h30 on Friday.

Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail) on or before 22 August 2023 at 12h30 GMT

Gambia Fiscal Management Development Project GFMDP

Royal Insurance Building

2nd Floor, Kotu Bertil Harding Highway

The Gambia

Email: [email protected] and [email protected]