Recruitment of a Firm for the Training of 350 Youth in Digital and Socio-Emotional Skills

This contract award pertains to the Cote d'Ivoire Youth Employment and Skills Development Project - Phase 3, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing employability among young Ivorians. The procurement method utilized was Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS), referencing CI-BCP-EMPLOI-473984-CS-CQS. The core objective of this contract is to engage a specialized firm responsible for delivering comprehensive training to 350 young individuals. This training will focus on equipping them with essential digital competencies and crucial socio-emotional skills, vital for navigating the modern job market and fostering personal development. The contract duration is set at three months. The awarded firm is EBENYX TECHNOLOGIES, based in Cote d'Ivoire. The notification of award was issued on June 21, 2025. The evaluation process involved assessing technical proposals, including consultant-specific experience, methodology, and key personnel, alongside financial proposals. EBENYX TECHNOLOGIES achieved a strong technical score of 80.00 and a financial score of 100, resulting in a combined score of 30. The final evaluated price and the signed contract price both stand at XOF 59,942,940. This project is funded through IDA-70340 and is a key component of the broader efforts to boost youth employment and skills development within Cote d'Ivoire.

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, water and sanitation and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 59.9 million.

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 education and training 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.