Recruitment of a consulting firm for the implementation of the rural apprenticeship component for the benefit of 300 youth in the Mé Region

This tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm to implement the rural apprenticeship component aimed at benefiting 300 young individuals in the Mé Region of Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the broader Côte d'Ivoire Youth Employment and Skills Development Project - Phase 3, referenced as P172800. The procurement method utilized for this contract is Direct Selection, with the reference number CI-BCP-EMPLOI-371906-CS-CDS. The awarded firm for this contract is PROMAK AFRIC, which has been selected to carry out the project over a duration of 20 months. The total contract price is set at XOF 158,000,000, which is equivalent to approximately 158 million CFA Francs BCEAO. The notification of the award was issued on December 17, 2023. This project aims to enhance the employability and skills of youth in rural areas, addressing the critical need for vocational training and apprenticeship opportunities in the region. The successful implementation of this project is expected to contribute significantly to youth empowerment and economic development in the Mé Region.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Agritech, Food Safety and Livestock. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 158.0 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 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.