Socioeconomic Survey on Five Islands for Kilwa Marine Reserve System — Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - TASFAM

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

REF. NO.: TR99/TASFAM/P179969/2025/2026/C/18;TZ-MLF-535906-CS-LCS FOR

PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Consultancy Services to Develop Socio-Economic Baseline, Impact Assessment, and Livelihood Restoration Plans for the Creation of the Kilwa Marine Reserve

08/05/2026

Table of contents

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 4

INVITATION NOTICE 5

QUALIFICATION AND EVALUATION CRITERIA 7

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY/SERVICES 16

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITY / SERVICES 17

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

EoI

Expression of Interest

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G.N.

Government Notice

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GPN

General Procurement Notice

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ICS

International Competitive Selection

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NCS

National Competitive Selection

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NeST

National e-Procurement System of Tanzania

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PPA

Public Procurement Act, Cap. 410

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - TASFAM

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

TR99/TASFAM/P179969/2025/2026/C/18;TZ-MLF-535906-CS-LCS FOR

Consultancy Services to Develop Socio-Economic Baseline, Impact Assessment, and Livelihood Restoration Plans for the Creation of the Kilwa Marine Reserve

08/05/2026

• This invitation for expression of interest (pre-qualification) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) dated 23/02/2026.

• The MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - TASFAM has received a Credit from the World Bank toward the cost of Socio-Economic Baseline, Impact Assessment, and Livelihood Restoration Plans for the Creation of the Kilwa Marine Reserve System, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Consultancy Services to Develop Socio-Economic Baseline, Impact Assessment, and Livelihood Restoration Plans for the Creation of the Kilwa Marine Reserve.

• The MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES - TASFAM 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 for a period of 150.

• Interested all eligible tenderers must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services by submitting consultant’s profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. The specific shortlisting criteria are indicated in section of qualification and evaluation criteria.

• Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub - consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

• The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Least Cost Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Gui delines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers of Fourth Edition November 2020 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

• Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information through National e-Procurement system (NeST)

• Expressions of Interest (EoI) must be delivered though NeST before deadline indicated on NeST.

Permanent Secretary

P.o.Box 2847, Dodoma

EVALUATION CRITERIA

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• Commercial Evaluation

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• Eligibility

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• Litigation History (SCORE: Comply/Not Comply to specified minimum requirements)

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Extensive and demonstrated experience (minimum 10 years) in conducting large-scale socio-economic surveys and impact assessments in marine fisheries contexts, preferably in East Africa.

Proven expertise in designing and implementing livelihood restoration programs linked to protected areas and/or projects involving access restrictions.

Strong technical

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capacity in mixed-methods research design, complex sampling strategies, spatial analysis (GIS), and quantitative and qualitative impact estimation. In-depth knowledge of

the Tanzanian coastal context, including fisheries dynamics, BMU

governance structures, gender and youth issues, and coastal value-chains. Demonstrated capacity for culturally appropriate

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stakeholder engagement, management of SEA/SH-related risks, and bilingual delivery (English and Swahili).

Robust data management systems and a commitment to reproducible analytics.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with Government officials.

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Extensive and demonstrated experience (minimum 10 years) in conducting large-scale socio-economic

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2025-12-31

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surveys and impact assessments in marine fisheries contexts, preferably in East Africa. Proven expertise in designing and implementing livelihood restoration programs linked to protected areas and/or projects involving access restrictions.

Strong technical capacity in mixed-methods research design, complex sampling strategies, spatial analysis (GIS), and

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quantitative and qualitative impact estimation. In-depth knowledge of

the Tanzanian coastal context, including fisheries dynamics, BMU

governance structures, gender and youth issues, and coastal value-chains. Demonstrated capacity for culturally appropriate stakeholder engagement, management of SEA/SH-related risks, and bilingual delivery (English and Swahili).

Robust data management

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systems and a commitment to reproducible analytics.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with Government officials.

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• General Experience (SCORE: Comply/Not Comply to specified minimum requirements)

advanced university degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) and expertise in social science, fisheries economics, development studies, fisheries governance, marine resource management, anthropology, and M&E.

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Experience of Key Personnel

Extensive and demonstrated experience (minimum 10 years) in conducting large-scale socio-economic surveys and impact assessments in marine fisheries contexts, preferably in East Africa. Proven expertise in designing and implementing livelihood restoration programs linked to protected areas and/or projects involving access restrictions. Strong technical capacity in mixed-methods research design, complex sampling strategies, spatial analysis (GIS), and quantitative and qualitative impact estimation. In-depth knowledge of the Tanzanian coastal context, including fisheries dynamics, BMU governance structures, gender and youth issues, and coastal value-chains.

Demonstrated capacity for culturally appropriate stakeholder engagement, management of SEA/SH-related risks, and bilingual delivery (English and Swahili). Robust data management systems and a commitment to reproducible analytics. Excellent

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interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with Government officials.

Number of Required Key Personnel

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Description of Services

Tanzania’s coastal and marine ecosystems are under increasing pressure from overfishing, habitat degradation, climate change, coastal development, and competing resource uses, necessitating expanded conservation efforts. The Government of Tanzania is in the process of establishing the Kilwa Marine Reserve System to conserve biodiversity with respect to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), enhance ecosystem services, and support sustainable livelihoods. The reserve would encompass the five Islets of Okuza, Nyuni, Fanjove, Simaya, and Kilwani of the Songosongo Archipelago, identified as ecologically significant and socioeconomically vital for coastal communities. These islands host artisanal fisheries, seaweed farming, and other marine-dependent livelihoods, while also facing pressures from overfishing, climate change, and competing resource uses.

Scope of Activity

• Scope of Work

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• Geographic Scope

• Islands: The study will cover the five core islands of the proposed reserve system: Okuza, Nyuni, Fanjove, Simaya, and Kilwani.

• Associated Mainland Areas: The scope includes the identification and inclusion of coastal communities, landing sites, and markets (e.g., Kilwa Masoko and other relevant BMU jurisdictions) that demonstrate significant socio-economic dependence on the fishing grounds and supply chains originating from the target islands.

• Landscape approach: The study will embrace this approach to refine the identification of socioeconomic impacts across the landscape, the identification of cumulative impacts, enhance the reconciliation of competing natural resources’ uses trade-offs, and improve the mitigation of social conflicts.

• Target Populations and Stakeholders

• Households: General population within the geographic scope.

• Artisanal Fishers: Including