Operationalizing PPP institutional framework and regulatory instruments

The Project for Strengthening the PPP Environment for the Promotion of Private Investment (PREPIP) is part of a multinational initiative implemented in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, and Togo. The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) environment in participating countries in order to boost private sector investment and support sustainable economic development. The project is financed by a grant from the Transition Support Facility (TSF) Pillar III of the African Development Bank Group.

Project for Strengthening the PPP Environment to Promote Private Investments (PREPIP) Central Projects Coordination Unit, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs 2nd Floor Royal Insurance Building, Bertil Harding Highway, Kotu Tel: +220 420 2371/420 2378; email address: infor@cpcumof.gm Request for Expressions of Interest for Consulting Service Country: The Republic of the Gambia Project Title: Project for Strengthening the PPP Environment to promote Private Investment (PREPIP) Reference No.: P-Z1-K00-176 Assignment Title: Operationalizing the PPP Institutional Framework and Reviewing, Updating and Developing PPP Regulatory, Policy and Operational Instruments in The Gambia Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) 1.

Background: The Project for Strengthening the PPP Environment for the Promotion of Private Investment (PREPIP) is part of a multinational initiative implemented in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, and Togo. The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) environment in participating countries in order to boost private sector investment and support sustainable economic development. The project is financed by a grant from the Transition Support Facility (TSF) Pillar III of the African Development Bank Group.

• Objectives The overall project objective is to strengthen the PPP environment in the four countries with the aim of boosting private investment. More specifically, it aims to: improve the PPP institutional and legal framework by building PPP stakeholder capacity; and support PPP project maturation (including gender sensitive ones), while promoting the private sector.

2.1 Specific Objectives: • Review existing PPP legal, policy, regulatory and institutional arrangements. • Operationalize the PPP institutional framework and governance arrangements. • Update the National PPP Policy. • Develop PPP Regulations, Operational Guidelines, SOPs and Toolkit. • Strengthen fiscal risk, affordability and contingent liability management. • Build institutional capacity and support knowledge transfer. -- 1 of 3 -- • The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MOFEA) intends to apply part of this project resources to engage consultant for the Operationalizing the PPP Institutional Framework and Reviewing, Updating and Developing PPP Regulatory, Policy and Operational Instruments in The Gambia 3 Qualification and Experience Requirements The consulting firm should demonstrate: • Proven experience in PPP legal and regulatory framework development • Strong expertise in infrastructure finance, PPP policy and institutional frameworks • Experience integrating climate change, sustainability and climate finance into PPPs • At least ten (10) years of experience in PPP advisory services, including similar assignments • Experience working with governments and development partners (preferably in Africa) Key Experts Required: • Team Leader (PPP/Infrastructure Specialist) • Legal/Regulatory Expert (PPP Law Specialist), supported by a Local Legal Expert with expertise in Gambian law • Climate and ESG Expert (part-time, non-key expert) • Financial/PPP Modelling Expert 4 Assignment Duration: The assignment is expected to be completed within nine (9) months from the date of contract signature..

5 Submission of Expressions of Interest: The MOFEA 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.

The shortlisting will be based on the general experience of the firm, its experience in similar assignments, its experience in Sub- Saharan Africa, availability of key experts required and any other indications in the Qualif