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Somalia

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Engagement of Business Model Development Consultancy Service for NIRA

Deadline

March 4, 2025

Closed
Published on March 4, 2025 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 02:39 PM

Key information

Type
IT & Télécom
Procuring Entity
Federal Republic of Somalia, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Director General
Location
🇸🇴 Somalia
Deadline
March 4, 2025 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value
Not disclosed
Language of Notice
English

Description

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA

Ministry of Finance

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country:Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)Name of the Project:Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihood and Entrepreneurship, through Digital Uplift Project (SCALED-UP),
Assignment Title:Consultancy service for Engagement of Business Model Development Consultancy Service for NIRAProject ID:P168115
Individual/Firm:firm SelectionDeadline for submission of EOI27th November 2024 4:00pm
Ref No.SO-MOF-458505-CS-QCBS1. Background: The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is a Government Agency in Somalia, first established in 2020, with the aim of creating and maintaining the national identification system. NIRA is, inter alia, responsible for registering citizens and residents and for providing them with secure and verifiable credentials, including a unique identification number and a national identity card. It also serves as a trusted provider of identity verification and authentication services, promoting the use of the foundational identification system. With the establishment of NIRA Somalia, the government is committed to providing a reliable and efficient identification system that will enable individuals to access services and participate in the development of the country. The Ministry of Finance of Federal Government of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank-funded through Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihood and Entrepreneurship through Digital Uplift Project (SCALED-UP), NIRA is beneficiary of SCALEDUP Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the consultancy service for Engagement of Business Model Development Consultancy Service (Firm)2. Responsibilities: The consulting services the Services includes supporting NIRA with Developing NIRA’s Financial Sustainability Plan and Business Model; Resource Mobilization Strategy Development; Compensation Policies and Costing staffing plan Development frameworks and Develop Financial and Procurement Management System (ERP). All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website: https://mof.gov.so/publications/terms-reference-tor-engagement-business-model-development-consultancy-service-national3. Duration: The firm is expected to complete the proposed assignment within 4 months.4. The Ministry of Finance 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The shortlisting criteria are as follows:• Core business of the firm: At least 10 years of experience in business (General experience in consulting for public sector entities, particularly in digital transformation and system development.)• Specific experience in successfully implementing similar assignments. (Proven experience in developing business models, financial sustainability plans, and ERP systems for government institutions or large organizations. In-depth knowledge of financial and procurement management systems, development of resource mobilization strategies. The Consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the Client (office and e-mail address and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name (s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount, and financing sources.• Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia.• Technical and managerial organization of the firm (provide only the structure of the organization). Do not provide CVs of key staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.• 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-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.• Interested Consultants may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.• Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 27th November 2024 4:00pmAttention; Project CoordinatorSCALED-UP ProjectMinistry of FinanceFederal Government of SomaliaShangani District, Mogadishu, SomaliaEmail Address: [email protected]Cc: [email protected]

Tender Timeline

  1. Publication

    March 4, 2025

  2. Bid Submission Deadline

    March 4, 2025

  3. Evaluation & Award

    Pending

  4. Contract Signature

    Pending

Procuring Entity

Procuring Entity
Federal Republic of Somalia, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Director General
Country
Somalia
Contact person
Abukar Osman
Email
[email protected]
Phone
6176352

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