Needs Assessment for Thematic Training Programs in Digital Transformation and Agile Regulations — Smart Africa Alliance

Request for expressions of interest for selection of consulting firm Country: Rwanda Grant No.: IDA-E2670 Tender reference No.: RW-SAA-451285-CS-QCBS Assignment Title: consultancy services to conduct needs analysis and assessment to aid in thematic training programs in digital transformation, and Agile regulations, towards the Single Digital Market The Smart Africa alliance has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Digital Transformation for Africa /Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program - WARDIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to conduct needs analysis and assessment to aid in thematic training programs in digital transformation, and Agile regulations, towards the Single Digital Market.

The consulting services (“the Services”) includes creation of a comprehensive framework and learning plan, including go-to-market approach for capacity building in agile regulation and digital transformation, tailored to address specific needs identified through an analysis of ICT policies, legislation, and capacity requirements necessary for achieving the goals of a single digital market. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be downloaded from this link https://smartafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ToRs-Needs-assessment-Published-2024.pdf The Smart Africa alliance 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 will focus on specific experience of the firm in conducting relevant assignment, years of experience in core business and technical and Managerial capability of the firm. 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” Fifth Edition September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Available on https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/6c0602876d68949e80820507d90a14ed-0290012023/original/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations. 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 quality and cost best selection method set out in the world Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office from 9AM to 5PM Rwanda Kigali Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered by email to the following email address not later than 16th October 2024 at 5PM Kigali-Rwanda Time. Smart Africa Secretariate 10th floor in Career Center Building, KG 541 ST, Kigali – Rwanda Website: www.smartafrica.org Email: procurement@smartafrica.org and copy to robert.gatsinzi@smartafrica.org PO Box: 4913 Kigali