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Consulting Services for Value Chain Analysis and Market Assessment of Farm and Non-Farm Enterprises in 12 Refugee and Hosting Districts

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Uganda Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: UG-OPM-555872-CS-CQS

This is a consulting contract in the rural development, humanitarian aid and Migration sectors, with a focus on Value Chains, Refugee Assistance and internally displaced persons support. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 7, 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 rural development 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

**Project:** Uganda Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II

 


THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

PLOT 9-11 APOLLO KAGGWA ROAD. P.O. BOX 341, KAMPALA, UGANDA
TELEPHONES: General Line 0417 770500, Web: www.opm.go.ug, E-mail: ps@opm.go.ug

 

   

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

 

REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

DEVELOPMENT RESPONSE TO DISPLACEMENT IMPACTS PROJECT PHASE II (DRDIP-II)

 

Credit No.: 7778-UG | Grant No.: E4420-UG

 

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct a Value Chain and Market Systems Analysis for Priority Farm and Non-Farm Enterprises in Refugee-Hosting Districts under the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRDIP-II)

 

Reference No.: OPM/DRDIP-II/CONS/2026-27/00013

 

Issued on 23rd July 2026

 

The Government of Uganda has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRDIP-II) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Consultancy Services to Conduct a Value Chain and Market Systems Analysis for Priority Farm and Non-Farm Enterprises in Refugee-Hosting Districts.

 

The consulting services (“the Services”) include undertaking a comprehensive value chain and market systems analysis of selected farm (agriculture and livestock) and non-farm enterprises in the twelve (12) refugee-hosting districts under DRDIP-II in order to identify scalable, market-led opportunities that will enhance household incomes, employment creation, private sector participation and inclusive economic development for host communities and refugees.

The assignment will include, among others:

  • Reviewing existing value chain studies, market assessments and relevant project documentation;
  • Undertaking value chain mapping and market systems analysis for priority farm and non-farm enterprises;
  • Assessing market actors, supporting services and the enabling environment;
  • Identifying systemic market constraints and opportunities for private sector investment;
  • Evaluating market systems against employment, income generation, climate resilience and social inclusion objectives;
  • Conducting stakeholder consultations and validation workshops;
  • Preparing inception, draft and final reports, including market system maps, value chain analyses and a pipeline of priority investment opportunities.

The assignment will be implemented in the twelve (12) refugee-hosting districts of Yumbe, Madi-Okollo, Koboko, Obongi, Adjumani, Terego, Lamwo, Isingiro, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa, Kikuube and Kiryandongo, and is expected to be completed within 60–90 working days from contract signature.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) may be obtained from the address below during official working hours or upon request by email.

 

The Office of the Prime Minister now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

  1. The firm shall have a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in conducting value chain analysis, market systems analysis, market assessments, enterprise development studies or similar assignments in Uganda or comparable developing-country contexts.
  2. Demonstrated experience in undertaking agricultural, livestock, agribusiness, enterprise development, market development or private sector competitiveness studies financed by Government, development partners or international organizations.
  3. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing market systems assessments involving value chain mapping, private sector analysis, stakeholder consultations and field-based data collection.
  4. Demonstrated experience in preparing analytical reports and practical recommendations to support market-led development, enterprise growth and private sector investment.
  5. Availability of appropriate technical and managerial capacity to successfully undertake assignments of similar scope and complexity.

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

 

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, February 2025, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

 

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should clearly indicate whether the association is in the form of a Joint Venture and/or a Sub-consultancy. In the case of a Joint Venture, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected.

 

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultants Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

 

Further information may be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0800 to 1700 hours (East African Time), Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

 

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form by 7th August 2026 at 11:00am (East African Time) to the address below by hand, courier, or email.

The Permanent Secretary

Attn: Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit
Office of the Prime Minister
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road
P.O. Box 341
Kampala, Uganda

Telephone: +256 417 770500

E-mail: pdu@opm.go.ug

 

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00459498. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Uganda Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II

Uganda Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Migration & Refugees, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Uganda. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Uganda Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II 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 Rural Development 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 OP00459498 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Aug 7, 2026
7 days remaining
Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
OP00459498

Source

w
world_bank
Official Source

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