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NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE
Project ID: P178694
Project Title: Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu
Country: Fiji
Notice No: OP00280051
Notice Type: Request for Expression of Interest
Notice Status: Published
Borrower Bid Reference: FJ-MTCA-362627-CS-CQS
Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection
Language of Notice: English
Submission Deadline Date/Time: Apr 05, 2024 16:00
Published Date: 19-Mar-2024
Description: Enterprise Mapping & MSME Program Pilot Design
Details:
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
| Name of Project |
Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or ‘Na Vualiku’ |
| Loan Number |
IDA-73690 |
| Assignment Title |
Firm Mapping to inform the development of a Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise and Community Based Tourism Development Pilot Program in the Northern Division, Fiji |
| Reference Number |
FJ-MTCA-362627-CS-CQS |
| Country of Delivery |
Republic of Fiji |
The Government of Fiji through the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics has received financing from the World Bank (“WB”) for the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or ‘Na Vualiku’ and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) will support the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (“MTCA”) as the lead Implementing Agency, and its counterparts in the conduct of Firm Mapping exercise to inform the development of a Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (“MSMEs”) and Community Based Tourism Development Pilot Program in the Northern Division, Fiji.
The objective of this consultancy is to conduct an intensive mapping and scoping of tourism MSMEs, community-based tourism businesses, and women-owned cultural enterprises to design a pilot MSME development program for the North. These analytics will help identify structural issues that need to be addressed in the market and identify interventions that will not distort the market.
The Services are expected to start in April 2024 and is expected to conclude by November 2024 resulting in the design of a pilot program design and MSME Development Pilot Program Manual.
The detailed Terms of Reference (“TOR”) for the assignment can be provided on request to the Director of Tourism noted below. The TOR is subject to further discussion and refinement in consultation with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage and alignment with Project objectives.
The MTCA 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 attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated November 2020 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
The shortlisting criteria are:
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (“IPF”) Borrowers dated November 2020 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
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 Qualifications Based Selection (“CQS”) method set out in the Regulations and based on the criteria set out in the TOR. Further information can be obtained at the address below.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 5 April 2024.
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
Attn: Jacinta Lal (Ms)
Director of Tourism
Level 4, Civic Tower
Victoria Parade, Suva
Tel: +679 3315577 or +679 9915971
E-mail: [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department: Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
Name: Jacinta Lal
Address: Level 4, Victoria Parade Suva
City:
Province/State:
Postal Code:
Country: Fiji
Phone: +6799915971
Email: [email protected]
Website:
The World Bank (USA) is part of an international financial agency that makes loans and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The United States was a driving force behind the founding of the World Bank in 1944 and it is still the World Bank's largest shareholder today.
The United States contributes to tackling critical international development concerns through the World Bank Group and has a long history of generously supporting the objectives of the World Bank Group and has been a champion of the International Development Association (IDA) which provides low-interest loans and grants to the world's poorest countries. The key U.S. priorities at the World Bank include a multilateral health and economic response to COVID-19, debt sustainability and transparency, promoting governance and fighting corruption, ending energy poverty and supporting a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency and development impact.
Focuses on the development and management of tourism activities and services that support leisure, recreation, and sustainable travel.
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.
