Recruitment of a consulting firm for the implementation of the rural apprenticeship component for the benefit of 200 youth in the Bagoué region

This tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm to implement a rural apprenticeship program aimed at benefiting 200 young individuals in the Bagoué region of Côte d'Ivoire. The initiative is part of the broader Côte d'Ivoire Youth Employment and Skills Development Project - Phase 3, which is financed under IDA-70340. The procurement method employed for this contract is Direct Selection, as indicated by the reference number CI-BCP-EMPLOI-372355-CS-CDS. The awarded contract has a duration of 24 months, with a total contract price of XOF 140,000,000. The firm awarded the contract is SONET CI (512078). This project is crucial for enhancing employment opportunities and skills development among the youth in rural areas, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of the region. The notification of the award was issued on December 15, 2023. The focus on rural apprenticeship signifies a targeted approach to address youth unemployment and skill gaps in the Bagoué region, aligning with the government's efforts to promote sustainable development and economic growth.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and finance and banking sectors. 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 agriculture and food security 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.