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Consultancy Services for Updating the Program Operating Manual of BH-L1058 Local Sustainable Development

Last update: 4 days ago Last update: Jul 21, 2025

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Application deadline: Jul 25, 2025
Location:Bahamas
Bahamas
Category:Consulting services
Status:Open
Sectors:Environment & NRM, Programme & Resource Management
Languages:English
Contracting authority type:Development Institution
Eligibility:Organisation
Budget: USD 30,000
Date posted: Jul 21, 2025

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  • Consultancy Services for Updating the Program Operating Manual of BH-L1058 Local Sustainable Development
  • open
  • Jul 21, 2025

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Objectives: The tender invites consulting services to revise the Program Operating Manual for the project underpinning Local Sustainable Development in the Blue Economy in The Bahamas, known as BH-T1090. The objective is to incorporate recent amendments, such as memorandums of agreement for distributing loans and guarantees, ensuring contemporary reflection in operations, efficiency, and project execution under the updated framework. The undertaking supports inter-agency coordination, modifies the operational methodologies aligned with recent stakeholder consensus, and enhances sustainable socio-economic growth, particularly focusing on MSMEs in the blue economy, tourism, and MPAs. Expected outcomes include: technological extensions, specialized human capital promotion, and improved sustainability practices in the Blue Economy within the Bahamas Emergent Aquatic Sectors (BEAS). This project aligns with the larger goal of fostering an inclusive, sustainable blue economy.
Eligibility criteria: Eligible consulting firms must be from a member country or territory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). For member countries, this includes nations such as Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, Brazil, United States, and others listed within the IDB's member countries. Eligible territories include French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico, Guam, Aruba, among others. Interested firms must be registered on the BEO Bidder Portal and update their profiles with a Business Partner (BP) Number.
Firms are encouraged to form consortiums or joint ventures to enhance qualifications, designating a representative for the group. The consulting firm must exhibit relevant experience and qualifications connected to the requested services, offering evidence such as past projects and technical capabilities, particularly related to public program monitoring, technological adoption, and innovation within the Blue Economy sector.
Budget constraints allow for a project with a budget of $30,000. Required staff qualifications include possession of a Master’s degree in relevant fields like economics, finance, or development, with experience in international finance institutions and private sector development. The lead consultant should have ten years of relevant experience, while key experts need at least five. Competency in understanding the Caribbean region, particularly the Bahamas, and strong communication skills are essential. Finally, submissions of Expression of Interest are to be in PDF format, adhering to technical specification of the format and size, through the BEO Portal by the stipulated deadline.

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Selection process #: BH-T1090-P001

Link to original source: https://beo-procurement.iadb.org/

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Claudia Stevenson
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