Public Communications for Credit Reporting Reforms in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Electronic Submissions through WBGeProcure RFx Now ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW Assignment Title: Public Communications for Credit Reporting Reforms in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Assignment Countries: Solomon Islands Vanuatu ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION The objective of the assignment is to develop cost-effective, country-specific communications approaches and materials that enable priority audiences in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to: Understand, in simple terms, what comprehensive credit reporting is and what is changing; Understand the potential benefits and limitations of comprehensive credit reporting; Understand how payment behavior and relevant information may contribute to a credit history; Understand relevant consumer rights, responsibilities, and available channels for obtaining further information or raising concerns; and Understand practical steps they may take to review, maintain the accuracy of, or raise concerns regarding their credit information, where applicable. FUNDING SOURCE The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following: BB: Bank Budget TF0B6844: IFC SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase. Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now NOTES Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding. Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted. If you encounter technical difficulties while uploading documents, please send an e-mail to the Help Desk at corporateprocurement@worldbank.org prior to the submission deadline.