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Creative thinking initiative in sectors

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Published: Aug 30, 2026

Updated: Aug 30, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting and Research sectors, with a focus on Asset Valuation and Innovation. Located in Oman, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Oman Tender Board, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the audit and accounting 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

This tender concerns a 'Creative thinking initiative in sectors' within Oman. This is a non-traditional procurement, likely seeking expertise, services, or a program designed to foster innovation and creative problem-solving across various economic or social sectors. The contracting authority is looking for proposals that outline methodologies, strategies, or frameworks for stimulating creative thinking, idea generation, and the implementation of innovative solutions within identified areas of focus. Bidders might be consultancies, research institutions, or specialized agencies. Typical requirements would involve developing and executing a program that could include workshops, idea challenges, collaborative platforms, research into sector-specific challenges, and the identification of potential innovative projects. The focus is on conceptual development and the facilitation of creative processes rather than the supply of physical goods. Proposals should detail the expertise of the team, the proposed approach, expected outcomes, and how the initiative's success will be measured. This tender aims to drive innovation and progress within Oman's key sectors.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Oman Tender Board and was originally published on August 30, 2026. Last refreshed 25 days ago. Reference: 97068. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority has issued 172 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Industry & Manufacturing, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Oman. Notices are distributed via Oman Tender Board. Most recent publication: September 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Oman. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Oman Tender Board to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 97068 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority in Oman. 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 Audit, Accounting & Risk sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.