Procurement of a consultant to conduct a National Digital Skills Training Programme
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: UG-NITA-U-571649-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training and Adult Education. Located in Uganda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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
NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY – UGANDA (NITA-U)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
UGANDA DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT – GOVERNMENT NETWORK (UDAP-GOVNET)
PROJECT ID: P171305
LOAN NUMBER: IDA-68980
REFERENCE NUMBER: NITA-UDAP/CONS/26-27/00027
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMME (NDSTP)
The Government of Uganda, represented by the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U), has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project – Government Network (UDAP-GOVNET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy services for the implementation of the National Digital Skills Training Programme (NDSTP)
The consultant will have the overall responsibility of implementation of the National Digital Skills Training Programme (NDSTP) programme across Uganda. The assignment will equip at least 6,000 beneficiaries drawn from public servants, teachers and tutors, out-of-school youth, refugees and refugee-host communities, and persons with disabilities with the digital knowledge and practical competencies needed to access services safely and productively, pursue education and livelihood opportunities, and participate as informed digital citizens.
The duration of the assignment will be five (5) months from the date of contract signing.
The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be accessed at https://www.nita.go.ug
The National Information Technology Authority - Uganda now invites eligible consulting firms 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 for the firm’s capability and experience is:
The shortlisting criteria for the firm’s capacity and experience are:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of core business experience in ICT digital skills training, capacity building and skills development consultancy.
- Demonstrated successful completion of at least five (5) assignments in atleast two or more assignments involving: digital-skills training, digital literacy upskilling, ICT competency development, education technology, or large-scale capacity-building programmes within the past seven (7) years. Evidence should indicate the client, scope, duration, and status/completion of each assignment.
- Presence of appropriate skills among staff in the areas of; Coordinator/team leader, Trainer-of-trainers, digital skills trainers, Curriculum development specialist, assessment and certification specialist, cybersecurity/digital safety specialist, gender and disability inclusion officer, research/data science officer, and monitoring and evaluation. Please do not submit CVs or biodata of individual experts at this stage.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15 and 3.16, of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, Seventh Edition September 2025 (Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non- Consulting and Consulting Services), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations “Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, Seventh Edition September 2025”.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours at the address below 08:00 to 17:00 hours from Monday to Friday at the address given below.
Expressions of Interest (One original plus two copies) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) on or before Wednesday, 18th November, 2026 at 11:00am.
The packages must be clearly marked: “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Implementation of the National Digital Skills Training Programme (NDSTP).”
Address for submission
National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U)
Palm Courts, Plot 7A Rotary Avenue, 1st Floor
Kampala, Uganda
Email: jacqueline.musimenta@nita.go.ug
Any form of canvassing or lobbying for the tender shall lead to automatic disqualification
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00476881. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet
Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet has issued 51 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Uganda. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Uganda Digital Acceleration Project - GovNet in Uganda. 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 Uganda. 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 OP00476881 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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