Recruitment of a consulting firm for the establishment of AVEC for the financing of AGR for the benefit of 500 youth in the Autonomous District of Yamoussoukro

This tender involves the recruitment of a consulting firm to establish a Village Savings and Loan Association (AVEC) aimed at financing income-generating activities (AGR) for 500 young individuals in the Autonomous District of Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. This initiative is part of the broader Côte d'Ivoire Youth Employment and Skills Development Project - Phase 3, which seeks to enhance employment opportunities and skill development for the youth in the region. The procurement method used for this contract is Direct Selection, indicating a streamlined process for selecting the consulting firm. The reference number for this contract is CI-BCP-EMPLOI-352411-CS-CDS, and it falls under the IDA-70340 loan/credit/TF information. The contract duration is set for 30 months, allowing ample time for the implementation of the proposed activities. The awarded firm for this contract is BEDPR, with a final evaluation price of XOF 98,000,000 and a signed contract price of XOF 150,332,000. This project is crucial for fostering economic development and providing sustainable livelihoods for the youth in Yamoussoukro, contributing to the overall goals of the Youth Employment and Skills Development Project.

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Fintech, Public Finance and Microfinance. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, 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 information and communication technology 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.