Development of Open University of Kenya's Learning Centres Strategy and Roadmap
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: KE-ICTA-545954-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Kenya, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 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 infrastructure 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
THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY
KENYA DIGITAL ECONOMY ACCELERATION PROJECT (KDEAP)
ICTA-PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(Consulting Services – Firms Selection)
Country: Kenya
Name of project: Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP)
Project No.: P170941
Credit No: 7289-KE and 7290-KE
Assignment Title: Development of Open University of Kenya’s Learning Centre’s Strategy & Roadmap
Contract No.: KE-ICTA-545954-CS-QCBS
1. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
2. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Development of Open University of Kenya’s Learning Centre’s Strategy & Roadmap. The assignment is expected to take eight (8) calendar months from the date of contract commencement.
3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.icta.go.ke and www.tenders.go.ke/tenders or can be obtained at the address given below.
4. The Information and Communications Technology Authority through the Program Implementation Unit (PIU) 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 are:
a) Core business and years in business: The firm shall be registered/incorporated as a consulting firm with core business in education planning, digital infrastructure/ Education Technology/ICT assessment, institutional partnerships modelling, blended/ virtual learning, designing digital or learning labs/hubs or any other related area of expertise for a period of at least five (5) years.
b) Relevant experience: The firm shall demonstrate having successfully executed at least two (2) assignments of similar nature and complexity in the last five (5) years in similar operating environment. Details of the assignments (-Name and address of the client, scope, value, and period) should be provided
c) Technical and managerial capability of the consulting firm: The firm shall demonstrate as having the requisite technical capacity and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment in the submitted company profile(s).
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
5. 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” First Published July 2016 and Revised Fifth Edition September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
6. 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.
7. A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during the following office hours 0900 and 1600 hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400hours) East African Time (EAT) and public holidays.
9. Expression of interest must be delivered in written form by 30th June 2026 at 1000hours EAT. - using one of the following modalities: (i) deposit in the tender box located on 12th Floor, Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi, Kenya or (ii) send by email to: procurement@ict.go.ke and quote the Assignment title and Contract No. in the subject row. For expressions of interest that will be deposited at the tender box, the packages should be clearly marked Development of Open University of Kenya’s Learning Centre’s Strategy & Roadmap, Contract No. KE-ICTA-545954-CS-QCBS
Address:
Chief Executive Officer,
The Information and Communications Technology Authority,
P.O Box 27150, Kenyatta Avenue
00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel.: (+254) 20 667 6999
E-mail: info@ict.go.ke / procurement@ict.go.ke
Attn: Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on June 9, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: OP00449969. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project
Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Kenya. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project in Kenya. 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 Infrastructure 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 Kenya. 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 OP00449969 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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