Technical Assistance to provide quality assurance services to enable Somaliland Government to maximize the anticipated benefits from the ITAS solution.
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: SO-MOF-SL-560343-CS-CQS
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Somalia, Federal Republic of, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 1, 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
Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI)
Country | Hargeisa, Somaliland |
Project Name | Somali Enhancing Public Resource Management Project |
Reference No | SO-MOF-SL-560343-CS-CQS |
Place of Assignment | Hargeisa, Somaliland |
Project ID | P177298 IDA-E1360 |
Project Title | Technical Assistance to provide quality assurance services to enable Somaliland Government to maximize the anticipated benefits from the ITAS solution. |
Background
The Government of Somaliland has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Enhancing Public Resource Management Project (SERP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Consulting Services (the Services) for the ITAS implementation encompasses the development of methodologies, standards, procedures, templates, and schedules to guide systematic reviews; assessment of technical, enduser, and product documentation in both Somali and English to ensure accessibility and maintainability; evaluation of vendor methodologies including work plans, project organization, data migration, change management, defect handling, cybersecurity, and product upgrade processes; staged quality reviews of ITAS solution releases to confirm compliance with contractual requirements before operational acceptance; vetting of vendor project team members to ensure competency; and oversight of knowledge and skills transfer through structured training programs for MOFED and IRD staff in technical operations, enduser support, quality assurance testing, and data analytics.
The consultant will therefore undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultancy service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 12 months from commencement.
The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.slmof.org/ or it can be provided upon submission of EOI in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.
The Somaliland Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) now invites the eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate 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. (Brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).
The short-listing criteria are as follows:
- Core business of the firm and at least five (5) years in business (Experience in IT Quality Assurance, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Systems Audit, or Government Enterprise Systems).
- Experience of conducting similar assignments (At least two (2) successfully completed assignments in Quality Assurance or Independent Review of Government Enterprise Systems).
- Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somaliland.
- The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization. Do not provide CVs of staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.)
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 August 2018, November 2020, September 2023. (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hargeisa time (Excluding public holidays).
Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (by e-mail or in person) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 01st August 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Hours (Hargeisa Time).
SERP Project Implementation Unit, Ministry of Finance & Economic Development
2nd Floor, PFM Building, Opp. of the Ministry of Education and Science
Hargeisa, Government of Somaliland
Email: to: procurementserp@gmail.com cc: mohamoud.omer@outlook.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00457547. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management Project
Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management Project has issued 26 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Governance & Public Administration, and Education & Training. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 18, 2026.
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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.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Somalia, Federal Republic of. 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 OP00457547 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 1, 2026. You have 10 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Somalia Enhancing Public Resource Management Project in Somalia, Federal Republic of. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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