Development of qualification programs, skills certification schemes, and international accreditation of vocational training programs
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Employment Support Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: AZ-MLSPP-562949-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training. Located in Azerbaijan, Central Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 18, 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 education and training 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 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
The Republic of Azerbaijan
Employment Support Project
Loan No.: 9712-AZ
Assignment Title: Development of qualification programs, skills certification schemes, and international accreditation of vocational training programs
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): AZ-MLSPP-562949-CS-QCBS
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Employment Support Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include development of qualification programs, skills certification schemes, and international accreditation of vocational training programs, with about 36 months of implementation period (expected to start about December 2026- January 2027).
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link: TOR 5_ Terms of reference_eng_final_for REO.docx
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population / Employment Support Project 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: experience in implementation of projects of similar nature and complexity (development of competency frameworks or occupational and education standards, curricula, and assessment tools); experience in designing and organization of vocational training programs; experience in developing skills assessment; regional experience in similar contexts in skills development sector, preferably in Azerbaijan or comparable countries. 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” July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and 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 Consultants Quality and Cost-based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 hours).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by August 18, 2026.
Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population / Employment Support Project
Attn: Mr. Fagan Asgarov, Project Coordinator
27, Nazim Hikmet str.,
Rich Plaza, 1st entrance, 2nd floor
AZ1100, Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel: (99412) 5253449
E-mail: fagan.asgarov@esp.az; aybeniz.hajiyeva@esp.az
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00459066. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Employment Support Project
Employment Support Project has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Azerbaijan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00459066 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 18, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Employment Support Project in Azerbaijan. 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 Education & Training 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 Azerbaijan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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