Recruitment of a consulting firm for the implementation of support for the creation of AGR/MPE for the benefit of 497 young people in the Gôh Region

This tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm to implement a support program aimed at creating income-generating activities (AGR) and micro-enterprises (MPE) for 497 young individuals in the Gôh Region of Côte d'Ivoire. The project is part of the Côte d'Ivoire Youth Employment and Skills Development Project - Phase 3, referenced as P172800, and is financed by IDA under loan IDA-70340. The procurement method employed is Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS), with the reference number CI-BCP-EMPLOI-352192-CS-CQS. The contract duration is set for 24 months, and a minimum qualifying score of 70 is required for bidders. The awarded firms include PFS BOUAFLE, CABINETS ADEMIN, and PFS MORONOU, all based in Côte d'Ivoire. The evaluation scores for the technical proposal were notably high, with PFS BOUAFLE achieving a perfect score of 100. The final evaluation price for the contract is set at XOF 145,849,500, which is the same as the signed contract price. This initiative aims to enhance youth employment and entrepreneurship in the region, contributing to economic development.

This is a consulting contract in the finance and banking sector, with a focus on Microfinance, Fintech and Investment. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 145.8 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 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.