SELECTION OF CONSULTING SERVICES OF �TO CONDUCT MARKET AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR SUPPORTING WOMEN�S LIVELIHOODS FOR CLIMATE SMART AND PRODUCTIVE INCLUSION (SWL) INTERVENTION IN ZAMBIA�
Bid Reference: MCDSS/SWL/CS/008/2025
Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection
World Bank project No. : P181391
Dear Nadia,
Kindly refer to the submitted EOI for your review for market needs accessment consultancy.
Kind regards
Mirriam
The Government of the Republic of Zambia
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
ZAMBIA
GIRL’S EDUCATION AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND LIVELIHOODS FOR HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (GEWEL2.0 No. 181391)
SUPPORTING WOMEN’S LIVELIHOODS FOR CLIMATE SMART PRODUCTIVE INCLUSION (SWL 2.0) COMPONENT
Grant No.: 1DA E3020
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: SEEKING SERVICES FOR CONDUCTING MARKET AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES IN URBAN AND RURAL DISTRICTS IN ZAMBIA
Reference No. MCDSS/SWL/CS/008/2025
The Government of the Republic of Zambia through Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Supporting Women’s Livelihoods for Climate Smart and Productive Inclusion (SWL) intervention in Zambia and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services
The consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting Market and Needs Assessment for Climate-Resilient income generating activities in Urban and Rural Districts in Zambia
over an estimated period of 4 Staff-Months immediately after signing of the Contract.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, GEWL 2.0 Project, SWL along Dr. Hage G. Geingob Road or through e-mail: michisenga@yahoo.com / Samuel.mutale@mcdss.gov.zm, s.mutale22@gmail.com, on Contact Number +260955486580.
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services now invites 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.
The assignment is expected to be conducted by the firm with the following qualifications or requirements. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (Procurement Regulations) “Procurement Regulations”, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment:
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the 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’s Qualification Selection -Firm (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office working hours from 09:00 to 17:00 Hours.
Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form in sealed envelope must be deposited in the tender box at the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services no later than Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 at 10:30 hours local time and be clearly marked “CONDUCTING MARKET AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES IN URBAN AND RURAL DISTRICTS IN ZAMBIA”.
Head Procurement
Attn: Mirriam Chisenga (Procurement Specialist)
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services,
Situated along Dr. Hage G. Geingob Road,
PVT Bag W 252, Lusaka, Zambia,
Tel: +260955486580
E-mail: mirriam.chisenga@mcdss.gov.zm /Samuel.mutale@mcdss.gov.zm, s.mutale22@gmail.com