Tenders/Specialized Pre-Incubation Program for the Handicraft Sector – Active Oman Center

Specialized Pre-Incubation Program for the Handicraft Sector – Active Oman Center

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 5, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry, education and training and audit and accounting sectors, with a focus on Curriculum and Asset Valuation. Located in Oman, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Oman Tender Board, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the trade and industry 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

This tender seeks a Specialized Pre-Incubation Program for the Handicraft Sector, to be delivered by the Active Oman Center in Oman. The contracting authority is looking for a provider to design and implement a comprehensive program aimed at supporting and nurturing entrepreneurs and small businesses within the handicraft industry. The program's objective is to provide essential resources, mentorship, and training to help participants develop their businesses, refine their products, and prepare for market entry or expansion. Key components of such a program often include business planning workshops, product development guidance, marketing and sales strategy training, access to networks, and potentially access to shared facilities or resources. Bidders must demonstrate significant expertise in entrepreneurship development, specifically within the handicraft or creative industries. The proposal should detail the program structure, curriculum, mentorship approach, evaluation metrics, and the qualifications of the proposed trainers and mentors.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Oman Tender Board and was originally published on November 5, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 101123. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority has issued 196 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Industry & Manufacturing. All notices are published for Oman. Notices are distributed via Oman Tender Board. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Oman. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Oman Tender Board to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 101123 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority in Oman. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.