Support the implementation of the Pairwise Comparison Method for OECS Early Reading and Math Assessm
Description
SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Electronic Submissions through
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Support the implementation of the Pairwise Comparison Method for OECS Early Reading and Math Assessments
Assignment Countries:
Dominica
Grenada
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The World Bank Education team in the Caribbean is seeking a firm to support the implementation of the Pairwise Comparison Method for OECS Early Reading and Math Assessments between May 2026 and August 2026. The firm will be expected to manage the work and ensure the quality of the process and outcomes. The results of this consultancy will inform the Bank so that the Bank can, in turn, carry out dialogue or advise the client.
The specific objectives of this consultancy are:
1.
To support the World Bank in implementing the Pairwise Comparison Method (PCM) for OECS Early Reading and Math Assessments, enabling reporting against SDG 4.1.1.a.
2.
To support the World Bank in activities that will lead to the strengthening of the OECS Commission’s and Member States’ assessment units’ staff capacity through the preparation and implementation of the PCM-related workshops, development of guidelines, or coaching in practical assessment activities.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
BB: Bank Budget
TF0C6678: SABER
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services.
Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals).
Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through
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NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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prior to the submission deadline.
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Dominica, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 5, 2026.
Published through WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement, 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 governance and public administration 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.