Improve the Cybersecurity of the Platform
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Digital Skilling for Employment in Lebanon | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: LB-FORWARDMENA-541113-CS-CQS
This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics, information and communication technology and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Software, Cybersecurity and Cloud Services. Located in Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 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 transport and logistics 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 (REOI)
Consulting Services – Firm Selection
Project: Digital Skilling for Employment (DSE) Project
Assignment: Penetration Testing and Security & Data-Protection Compliance Assessment – nammiskills Platform V2
Reference No.: LB-FORWARDMENA-541113-CS-CQS
Selection Method: Consultant’s Qualifications-based Selection (CQS)
The Digital Skilling for Employment (DSE) Project is financed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands under the PROSPECTS Partnership and administered by the World Bank. The Project aims to increase access to market-relevant digital skills and income-generating opportunities for vulnerable youth in Lebanon.
As part of the Project, Forward Digital MENA operates nammiskills, a multilingual digital platform supporting learners in assessing their skills, identifying career pathways, accessing learning opportunities, and connecting to employment opportunities.
Scope of the Assignment:
Forward Digital MENA intends to engage an independent cybersecurity consulting firm to conduct penetration testing and a security and data-protection compliance assessment of nammiskills V2.
The assignment will cover, among other areas, the platform's web application, APIs, cloud environment, authentication and access controls, multi-tenant architecture, AI/LLM interfaces, third-party integrations, data-protection controls, remediation verification and retesting.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested firms should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in penetration testing and security assessments of web applications, APIs and cloud-hosted platforms.
- Successful completion of at least two (2) comparable assignments within the last five (5) years, preferably involving personal data, multi-tenant systems, GDPR or equivalent data-protection requirements.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications or accreditations such as CREST, ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent will be considered an advantage.
- Availability of suitably qualified expertise in penetration testing, application/API security, data protection/GDPR and AWS/cloud security.
The selected Consultant must remain independent from the company responsible for the design, development, implementation or maintenance of nammiskills V2 and will be required to sign a Declaration of Independence and Absence of Conflict of Interest at contract signature.
Request for the Terms of Reference
Interested eligible consulting firms are invited to request the complete Terms of Reference (TOR) by email at:
michelle@forwardmena.org
Subject: Request for TOR – Cybersecurity Assessment of nammiskills Platform V2 – LB-FORWARDMENA-541113-CS-CQS
The complete TOR, including the detailed scope of work, deliverables, qualification requirements, proposal submission requirements and applicable deadlines, will be provided to interested eligible firms upon receipt of their request.
Selection Method
The Consultant will be selected using the Consultant’s Qualifications-based Selection (CQS) method in accordance with the applicable World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.
Submission
Interested firms shall submit their proposals in accordance with the requirements and instructions provided in the TOR.
Proposal submission deadline: 18 September 2026 at 17:00 Beirut Time.
Requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing in accordance with the instructions provided in the TOR.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 24, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: OP00464414. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Digital Skilling for Employment in Lebanon
Digital Skilling for Employment in Lebanon has issued 6 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Lebanon. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 24, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Digital Skilling for Employment in Lebanon in Lebanon. 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 Transport & Logistics 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 Lebanon. 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 OP00464414 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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