Recruitment of an External Audit Firm for the Project Accounts for the Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender pertains to the recruitment of an external audit firm for the Cash for Jobs Project, specifically for the fiscal years July 2024 to June 2025 and July 2025 to June 2026. The procurement method employed is Least Cost Selection (LCS), as indicated in the reference number BI-MERANKABANDI-451589-CS-LCS. The project is financed by the International Development Association (IDA) under loan IDA-D9440. The awarded contract, valued at USD 15,187.00, has been granted to CABINET ABC, located in Douala, Cameroon. The firm met the minimum qualifying score of 75, achieving a combined score of 83 during the evaluation process. The evaluation criteria included technical expertise, consultant-specific experience, methodology, and key personnel qualifications. Other firms evaluated included FIDUCIAIRE D’EXPERTISE COMPTABLE, DE CONSEIL ET D’AUDIT and CABINET COFIMA, both from Benin, which received higher evaluation prices but did not secure the contract. The contract duration is set for 40 days, with the notification of award issued on October 23, 2025. This procurement is crucial for ensuring financial accountability and transparency within the Cash for Jobs initiative, which aims to support productive social safety nets and employment opportunities in Cameroon.
This is a consulting contract in the finance and banking sector, with a focus on Financial Regulation and Taxation. Located in Burundi, 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 finance and banking 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Original language: FrenchContract Award
Project:P175327-Cash for Jobs Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-D9440
Bid/Contract Reference No:BI-MERANKABANDI-451589-CS-LCS
Procurement Method:LCS-Least Cost Selection
Scope of Contract:Audit comptable et financier des comptes du Projet d’Appui aux Filets Sociaux Productifs et Emplois « MERANKABANDI II»_Cash for Jobs, Exercices Juillet 2024- Juin 2025 et Juillet 2025-Juin 2026
Notice Version No:0
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2025/10/23
40 Day(s)
75
Rue king Akwa, B.P. : 3856 Douala Tél. : (237)233-42-50-14 Fax : (237)233-42-33-06 RC : N° 30 815 NUI : P125700163353S Agréé CEMAC EC 142
Country: Cameroon
Form Date: 04-DEC-24
| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAZARE TCHOUAGA ABC | CM | Cameroon | Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Technical: | 76.31 | |
| Consultant Specific Experience: | 7.83 | |
| Methodology: | 25.67 | |
| Key Personnel: | 42.81 | |
| Financial: | 30 | |
| Combined: | 83 | |
| Rank: | 1 | |
USD 15187.00
Signed Contract Price
USD 15187.00
Country: Benin
Country: Benin
USD 36026.00
Country: Benin
USD 22600.00
Country: Mauritania
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
Country: Cote d'Ivoire
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
Country: Rwanda
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
Country: Burundi
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on January 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00422899. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Cash for Jobs Project
Cash for Jobs Project has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Water & Sanitation, and Private Sector. All notices are published for Burundi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Finance & Banking 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 Burundi. 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 OP00422899 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to CABINET ABC. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Cash for Jobs Project in Burundi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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