consultancy services for the development of codes of practice under the data protection and privacy act, cap.97
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: UG-NITA-U-555481-CS-CQS
This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Protection. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 3, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
UGANDA
UGANDA DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT – GOVERNMENT NETWORK (UDAP-GOVNET)
PROJECT ID -P171305
LOAN NUMBER: IDA-68980
REFERENCE NUMBER: NITA-UDAP/CONS/25-26/00052
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CODES OF PRACTICE UNDER THE DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY ACT, CAP.97.
The Government of Uganda, represented by the National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U), has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - Government Network (UDAP-GOVNET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting services for the development of codes of practice under the data protection and privacy act, cap.97
The consulting services (“the Services”) include development of codes of practice under the data protection and privacy act, cap.97. The overall objective of the assignment is to develop five sector specific Codes of Practice under the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97 and its Regulations, covering the public sector, education sector, journalists, bloggers and social media influencers, mobile money and banking agents, and civil society.
The Implementation period of the assignment is 45 Weeks from the date of signing the contract.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.nita.go.ug/opportunities/bids-and-tenders
The National Information Technology Authority - Uganda 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 for the firm’s capacity and experience are:
- The firm must demonstrate at least five (5) years of experience in data protection and privacy law or regulation; development of sector-specific regulatory compliance frameworks, codes of practice or regulatory guidance instruments in a closely related field including financial services, telecommunications, health, consumer protection & digital governance
- Submit the firm’s organogram to demonstrate the firm’s technical and managerial capability;
- The firm must demonstrate successful completion of at least two (2) assignments involving any of the following, development of sector-specific regulatory compliance frameworks, codes of practice, regulatory guidance instruments or comparable deliverables, of which at least one (1) must be in data protection, privacy, data governance, digital regulation or a closely related field.
- Presence of appropriate skills among staff in the area of data protection, Team Leader/Legal Advisor in Data Protection and Privacy, Information Security Expert, Change Management Expert, Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, and Legal Advisor in Legislative Drafting.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, Fifth Edition September 2023 (Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services), 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 Consultant Qualification Selection method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations “Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, Fifth Edition September 2023”.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours at the address below 08:00 to 17:00 hours from Monday to Friday at the address given below.
Expressions of Interest (One original plus two copies) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) on or before 3rd July 2026 at 11:00am Consultants not located in the Country may submit their REOIs through the provided email address.
The packages must be clearly marked as; “Expression of Interest for Consultancy services for the development of codes of practice under the data protection and privacy act, cap.97.”
The Procurement Officer,
National Information Technology Authority-Uganda Palm Courts, Plot 7A Rotary Avenue,1st Floor Kampala-Uganda,
Email: steven.batte@nita.go.ug
Any form of canvassing or lobbying for the tender shall lead to automatic disqualification.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on June 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00452560. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet
Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet has issued 31 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 26 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Uganda. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 3, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet in Uganda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Uganda. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00452560 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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