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Technical Assistance for Project Management Support to Portfolio Implementation

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Details

Location:Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal
Category:Consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Urban Development & Housing, Public Sector Governance, Organizational development
Funding Agency:
Contracting authority type:Development Institution
Eligibility:Organisation
Budget:N/A
Date posted: Sep 20, 2016

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Description

Request for expression of interest for selection # 1228719
 
The main objective of this assignment is to provide project management support to concerned ministries at a critical moment of the implementation of their respective activities under the above refereed portfolio.

To this end, the Consultancy is expected to perform the following interrelated activities. These are:
i) Support to the implementation of the WB/Cities Alliance TA in support to HRIDAY (MoUD)
ii) Support to the implementation of the Iconic Cities Initiative (MoDWS)
iii) Support to the implementation of the TA for the Development of the Buddhist Circuit (MoT)

FUNDING SOURCE

The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- BANK BUDGET
- Urban Revitalization in India - Support to Heritage Cities Scheme
- Buddhist Circuit Development

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility restrictions apply:
[Please type list of restrictions]

INDIVIDUAL / FIRM PROFILE
The consultant will be a firm.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group now 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. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html)

NOTES
Following this invitation for Expression of Interest, 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 receive notification. No debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
 
Qualification Criteria

1. Provide information showing that they are qualified in the field of the assignment. *
2. Provide information on the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm. *
3. Provide information on their core business and years in business. *
4. Provide information on the qualifications of key staff. *
5. Provide information on knowledge of and experience working with main clients and locations covered under the assignment particularly in India (Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Urban development, Ministry of Drinking Water and GoUP) *

* - Mandatory
 
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About the Funding Agency

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.

About the Sectors

Urban Development & Housing

Focuses on planning, developing, and managing urban areas and housing systems to create sustainable, inclusive, and livable cities.


Key areas:
  • Urban planning and city development
  • Urban infrastructure and civil works
  • Housing management and housing conditions
  • Social, affordable, and residential housing

Public Sector Governance

Covers initiatives that strengthen public institutions, improve service delivery, and support transparent, accountable, and effective governance systems.


Key areas:
  • Public administration and civil service reform
  • Decentralization and local government strengthening
  • Anti-corruption and integrity frameworks in public bodies
  • Democratic processes, elections, and political institutions