Consulting Service for the Extension of the Licensing System at Border Posts, Including Technological Means and Technical Training
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: 80CS1/MINPLAN/25
This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics, governance and public administration and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Civil Service. Located in Angola, 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 transport and logistics 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from PortugueseREPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
MINISTRY OF PLANNING
PROJECT FOR ACCELERATING ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AND JOB CREATION
Loan No.: IBRD-95270
Project ID: P178035
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES)
Tender: CONSULTING SERVICE FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE LICENSING SYSTEM AT BORDER POSTS, INCLUDING TECHNOLOGICAL MEANS AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
REF: 80CS1/MINPLAN/25
The Government of Angola has received financing from the World Bank to finance the Project for Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation (Diversifica Mais), and intends to apply part of the funds to contract the Consulting Services for the Extension of the Licensing System at Border Posts, Including Technological Means and Technical Training.
The consulting services ("the Services") aim to assess the implementation status of commercial licensing simplification measures in the Lobito Corridor and provide technical assistance for the implementation of priority reforms that contribute to the harmonization, rationalization, and modernization of licensing procedures at the provincial and municipal levels.
The consulting services will be executed in two coordinated phases:
- Phase 1 — Situational Diagnosis and Reform Roadmap
- Phase 2 — Technical Assistance for Implementation
The expected duration of the consulting contract will be 15 (Fifteen) months.
Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task can be obtained at the address below.
The Project for Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation (Diversifica Mais) invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The selection criteria are:
- Proven experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of administrative process reforms;
- Relevant experience in licensing, simplification of procedures, administrative modernization, and public service delivery;
- Solid experience in mapping, standardizing, rationalizing, and harmonizing administrative processes;
- Experience in institutional and operational reforms in the public sector, preferably in contexts of deconcentration, decentralization, or inter-institutional coordination;
- Experience working with national, provincial, and municipal entities;
- Proven ability to facilitate organizational change processes and capacity building;
- Experience in digital transformation, e-government, process digitalization, and system interoperability;
- Previous work experience in at least one Portuguese-speaking country, with the preparation of reports and technical documents in Portuguese; and
- Knowledge of Angola's legal, institutional, and operational framework, including commercial licensing practices and the functioning of Public Administration (an advantage).
Key experts will not be evaluated at this selection stage.
Attention is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers," revised September 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"), establishing the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should clearly indicate whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all partners in the joint venture will be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant's Qualification-Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information may be obtained at the address below, during business hours from 08:00 to 16:00.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in writing to the address below (email only) by October 29...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00473911. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project
Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project has issued 27 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Angola. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.
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Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Angola. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00473911 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project in Angola. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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