MCA-SL26-3010-Data Quality Review Consultancy Services

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

Published: Jun 10, 2026

Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Source: Millennium Challenge Corporation

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Sierra Leone, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 8, 2026.

Published through Millennium Challenge Corporation, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

Freetown, Sierra Leone

June 10, 2026

Re: Data Quality Review Consultancy Services

Ref. No.: MCA-SL-26-3010

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Ladies and Gentleman,

1. The United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”) and the Government of Sierra Leone (the “Government”) have entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact on September 27, 2024 for assistance to help facilitate poverty reduction through economic growth in Sierra Leone (the “Compact”) in the amount of Four Hundred Eighty Million United States Dollars (USD $480,000,000) (“MCC Funding”) which includes an additional Fourteen Million Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (USD 14,200,000) contribution from the Government of Sierra Leone. The Government, acting through the Millennium Challenge Account – Sierra Leone (the “Accountable Entity”), intends to apply a portion of the MCC Funding to eligible payments under a contract for which this Request for Consultant Qualifications (“RCQ”) is issued.

2. The Compact program includes the following projects:

a. Transmission Backbone Project aims to address the unreliability of the transmission system and improve access to the central grid. It focuses on strengthening the national transmission network to ensure stable and efficient power delivery across the country.

b. Distribution & Access Project is designed to address the unreliability of the distribution system and expand access to electricity services. It focuses on improving last-mile connectivity and enhancing the overall performance of the distribution network.

c. Power Sector Reform Project aims to address the financial unsustainability and underperformance of the energy sector. It focuses on strengthening sector governance, planning, and financial viability to support long-term sustainability.

3. MCC requires that all beneficiaries of MCC funding, including the Accountable Entity and any applicants, bidders, suppliers, contractors, consultants, sub-consultants, and subcontractors under MCC-funded contracts, observe the highest standards of ethics during the procurement and execution of such contracts. MCC’s Policy on Preventing, Detecting and Remediating Fraud and Corruption in MCC Operations (“MCC’s AFC Policy”) is applicable to all procurements and contracts involving MCC funding and is available on MCC’s website at:

https: //www.mcc.gov/resources/doc/policy-fraud-and-corruption

4. MCA-Sierra Leone now invites Qualifications from legally constituted consulting firms and other eligible organizations to provide Data Quality Review services for the Compact Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan, as detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) at Annex 2. Sub-contracting is permitted up to twenty percent (20%) of the total consultancy work. This RCQ is open to all eligible entities ("Consultants") who wish to respond.

5. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultants' Qualifications Selection (CQS) method conducted in two stages: Stage 1 (Qualifications) and Stage 2 (Technical Approach & Methodology and Financial Offer) as defined in the AE Procurement & Policy Guidelines. provided on the MCC website (www.mcc.gov/ppg). The selection process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.

6. The assignment will be carried out in Freetown, Sierra Leone, with possible travel within the country as required for data collection and stakeholder consultations. The expected duration of the assignment is six (6) months, with an anticipated start date of September 2026.

7. Before preparing its Qualifications, the Consultant is advised to review the Terms of Reference at Annex 2, which describe the assignment in detail, and the Evaluation Criteria at Annex 3, which delineate how the Qualifications shall be evaluated. The required qualifications and experience of the Consultant’s proposed staff are indicated therein.

8. Any clarifications should be sent by e-mail to
[email protected]
not later than 5.00 pm GMT on June 18, 2026, so that responses can be issued to all Offerors not later than 5.00 pm GMT on June 24, 2026.

Interested Consultants must register their interest by completing the online registration form hosted on Microsoft Forms at the link below. Upon successful registration, Consultants will automatically receive an email containing a Dropbox link to download the Request for Consultant Qualifications (RCQ) and the related procurement documents. Only registered Consultants will receive access to the RCQ and any subsequent communications, clarifications, or addenda. Online registration link (Microsoft Forms):
https: //forms.cloud.microsoft/r/h6ujAESPVs

10. Contact Information:

Attn: Interim Procurement Agent (IPA)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Millennium Challenge Corporation and was originally published on June 10, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 109741223. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has issued 69 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 18 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Energy & Power. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Mozambique, and Cote d'Ivoire. Notices are distributed via Millennium Challenge Corporation. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Millennium Challenge Corporation to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 109741223 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 8, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Sierra Leone. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration 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 Sierra Leone. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.