Implementation of tourism study on data interoperability and digitisation

The Government of Seychelles has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Implementation of the Tourism Study: Strengthening Tourism Intelligence, Data Interoperability and Digitisation, and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for the Implementation of the Tourism Study: Strengthening Tourism Intelligence, Data Interoperability and Digitization. The services included under this project are assessing existing tourism business identification systems, records and data flows, evaluating feasible options and developing a harmonised tourism business identification framework, including appropriate governance and institutional arrangements; assessing existing tourism intelligence capacities, including human resources, datasets, analytical tools, reporting systems and processes, and developing and implementing a targeted capacity-building and technical assistance programme; strengthening tourism intelligence products and analytical processes, including the development of a comprehensive tourism data and indicator catalogue, improved data management procedures and alignment with the Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) framework; designing, developing, testing and deploying an operational, publicly accessible Seychelles Tourism Dashboard, supported by appropriate data quality controls, administrative procedures, maintenance arrangements and technical handover; and REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES) REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES Study on the Dynamics of the Tourism Sector and Benefits it Brings to the Economy Consultancy Services for the Implementation of the Tourism Study: Strengthening Tourism Intelligence, Data Interoperability and Digitisation.

Financing Agreement reference: Grant No.: 5500155015601 Project ID No.: P-SC-K00-027 The Government of Seychelles has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Implementation of the Tourism Study: Strengthening Tourism Intelligence, Data Interoperability and Digitisation, and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for the Implementation of the Tourism Study: Strengthening Tourism Intelligence, Data Interoperability and Digitization.

The services included under this project are (I) assessing existing tourism business identification systems, records and data flows, evaluating feasible options and developing a harmonised tourism business identification framework, including appropriate governance and institutional arrangements; (II) assessing existing tourism intelligence capacities, including human resources, datasets, analytical tools, reporting systems and processes, and developing and implementing a targeted capacity-building and technical assistance programme; (III) strengthening tourism intelligence products and analytical processes, including the development of a comprehensive tourism data and indicator catalogue, improved data management procedures and alignment with the Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) framework; (IV) designing, developing, testing and deploying an operational, publicly accessible Seychelles Tourism Dashboard, supported by appropriate data quality controls, administrative procedures, maintenance arrangements and technical handover; and The goal of the proposed assignment is to strengthen the institutional and technical foundations for tourism intelligence, data interoperability and digitization in Seychelles.

The ultimate objective is to establish a coherent framework for tourism business identification, develop sustainable institutional capacities for tourism data analysis and reporting, and deliver an operational Seychelles Tourism Dashboard that improves access to reliable tourism information. These interventions will support the Government of Seychelles in monitoring tourism performance, evaluating sectoral developments and formulating informed policies and strategies to enhance the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the tourism industry.

The assignment is provisionally expected to commence in December 2026, with completion of the technical consultancy activities by March 2027, subject to the completion of procurement procedures, necessary approvals and contract signature. The Tourism Department of the Ministry of Tourism & Culture now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification. -- 1 of 2 -- Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s ““Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”- August 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 16th November 2026 at 16:00hrs at and mention “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TOURISM STUDY: STRENGTHENING TOURISM INTELL