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Specialist in Innovation Policy Implementation and Institutional Capacity Development for Supporting the Innovation Ecosystem

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: MOES-C3-05-SUP-IC-18-R

This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Ukraine, Europe, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before August 6, 2026.

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 infrastructure 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

Project: Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(MOES-C3-05-SUP-IC-18 -R – Specialist in Innovation Policy Implementation and Institutional Capacity Development for Supporting the Innovation Ecosystem)

Market Approach - Open, National

UKRAINE

Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project

Loan Agreement No. 9238-UA

Assignment Title: Specialist in Innovation Policy Implementation and Institutional Capacity Development for Supporting the Innovation Ecosystem

Reference No. MOES-C3-05-SUP-IC-18-R

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MOES) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project (hereinafter referred to as Project) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Project aims to increase efficiency and improve conditions to ensure quality and transparency in the higher education system of Ukraine.

The objective of this assignment is to support the MoES in developing and implementing policies for the innovation ecosystem, strengthening the link between educational processes and innovation, and improving conditions for higher education. Provision of expert advisory support to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and higher education institutions on effective tools, models, and approaches for building and scaling the innovation ecosystem through active integration into international networks and partnerships, with a particular focus on fostering open innovation, digital platforms, collaboration with global hubs, and the development of innovation infrastructure (laboratories, startup hubs, research clusters) in line with international best practices.

The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”).

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference.

The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are available at the link https://bit.ly/4fBS2sJ

The deadline for submission of applications is 11:00 am Kyiv time August 06, 2026.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00458715. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project

Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project has issued 92 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 44 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Infrastructure, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Ukraine. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 24, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ukraine. 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 OP00458715 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. You have 9 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project in Ukraine. 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 Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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