Recruitment of a consulting firm for the implementation of HIMO activities for the benefit of 375 youth in the Bélier region

This tender pertains to the Cote d'Ivoire Youth Employment and Skills Development Project - Phase 3, specifically focusing on the recruitment of a consulting firm to support the implementation of HIMO (High-Intensity Labor) activities aimed at benefiting 375 young individuals in the Bélier region. The procurement method utilized for this contract is Direct Selection, as indicated by the reference number CI-BCP-EMPLOI-352146-CS-CDS. The awarded firm for this contract is SIADES, with a total contract value of 74,000,000 XOF, which is equivalent to 74 million CFA Francs BCEAO. The duration of the contract is set for 9 months, with the notification of the award issued on August 24, 2023. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance youth employment and skills development in Cote d'Ivoire, particularly in rural areas. The project aims to create job opportunities and improve the livelihoods of young people through targeted labor-intensive activities.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Agritech, Food Processing and Irrigation. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 74.0 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.