World Bank Procurement NoticesGlobalRequest for Expression of Interest
Consultancy services for Delivery of Socio-emotional Skills Development, On-The-Job Experience and Support RPL Implementation to Refugee Youth Selected to Participate in NYOTA Component 1
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) Country: KENYA Name of Project: NATIONAL YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES TOWARDS ADVANCEMENT (NYOTA) Credit No. IDA-7355-KE/ GRANT NO: E210-KE Assignment Title: Consultancy Services For the Provision for Delivery of Socio-Emotional Skills Development, On-The-Job Experience and Support RPL Implementation to Refugee Youth Selected To Participate in NYOTA Component 1 The Government of Kenya, with financing from the World Bank, invites eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the assignment indicated above under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project. The NYOTA Project aims to increase employment and earnings and promote savings for targeted youth at national scale. The Project is expected to reach 820,000 vulnerable youth across all 47 counties of Kenya, including refugees in Garissa and Turkana counties. The Project beneficiaries are youth aged 18-29 years, and up to 35 years for persons with disabilities, with little or no education, who are unemployed or in vulnerable employment. The consulting services ("the Services") will be responsible for the delivery and design of Socio-emotional Skills Development (SESD) to 5,000 refugee youth. As SESD precedes OJE, the NGO / Service Provider selected for this consultancy should customize the approved NYOTA SESD curriculum that enables refugee youth and hostcommunity to integrate smoothly and maintain consistent participation, thereby strengthening readiness for and retention in OJE. In addition, the consultancy shall be responsible for delivery of On-The-Job Experience for five months and transitioning of the 5,000 refugee beneficiaries into paid employment for at least 6 months post OJE. The initial contract period shall be twelve (12) months. The contract may be renewed in twelve-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance against agreed deliverables, continued need for the services, availability of funds, and compliance with quality and timeliness requirements. The contract shall not extend beyond the Project closing date of 31st December 2028, unless that date is formally extended and the Contract is amended in accordance with the applicable procurement and contract provisions. Interested firms should provide information and proof demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be downloaded from https://nyotaproject.go.ke/tenders and https://youth.go.ke/tenders-and-awards/ The shortlisting criteria: Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience and technical capacity to provide Socio-emotional Skills Development, apprenticeship and job placement interventions in refugee settings. Knowledge of RPL certification processes. Undertaken a minimum of two assignments of similar or comparable nature in the past five years including at least one in Kenya (2021 to present) in refugee settings. The NGO / service provider must exhibit the necessary resources, experience, and staff to complete this assignment in the refugee-hosting counties. Have a digital platform or ability to use NYOTA system where youth attendance and participation can be tracked Have the following Key Experts for SESD and OJE; Team Leader Human Resource Expert Quality Assurance Manager Social Emotional Skills Development Expert Technical lead - On-the-Job experience and Recognition of Prior Learning Lead Trainer - Socio-Emotional Skills Development Key Trainer (K1)-Soft skills Key Trainer (K2)- Core Business and Basic Digital Skills Note: Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested consulting firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" dated July 2016 and revised in September 2025 (6th Edition) ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's poli…
Contract Award Project: P176698-Kenya Green and Resilient Expansion of Energy Program Loan/Credit/TF Info: IDA-73430 Bid/Contract Reference No: KE-KPLC-471028-CS-QCBS Procurement Method: QCBS-Quality And Cost-Based Selection Scope of Contract: Procurement of consultancy services- preparation of a succession planning, competency assessment and talent pool and capacity development policy framework covering KPLC's senior management Notice Version No: 0 Date Notification of Award Issued (YYYY/MM/DD) 2026/05/05 Duration of Contract 6 Month(s) Awarded Firm(s): DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP (1138784) P.O. Box 40092-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Country: Kenya Beneficial Ownership Details Form Date: 27-OCT-26 Name Nationality Residence Country Conditions Met Julie Oketch Akinyi KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Anne Nyambura Muraya KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent George Odhiambo KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Fredrick Oduori KE Kiribati Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Patricia Nguka KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Iqbal Karim KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Fredrick Odhiambo KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Freda Mitambo KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent David Wanjiku KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Doreen Mbogho KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Charles Luo KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent James Mureithi KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent Eshak Abdul KE Kenya Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indir…
Kenya Green and Resilient Expansion of Energy Program
Kenya
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FIRMS SELECTION) Name of project: KENYA JOBS AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROJECT (KJET) Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (BDS) COHORT 3&4 Project ID No: P179381 Credit No: IDA-74500-KE Reference No. Region Description KE-MSEA-568393-CS-QCBS 1 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Laikipia, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kajiado). KE-MSEA-568396-CS-QCBS 2 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Mombasa, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Kilifi, Tana-River, Kwale, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera). KE-MSEA-568402-CS-QCBS 3 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga, Bungoma, Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira) KE-MSEA-568405-CS-QCBS 4 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho, Bomet, Turkana, West-Pokot, Trans-Nzoia, Narok). KE-MSEA-568406-CS-QCBS 5 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Embu, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Samburu). The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Consulting services ("the Services") include the provision of Generalized Business Development Services (BDS) for Cohorts 3 and 4 to selected clusters in the designated counties and priority value chains. The assignment will include, among other activities, delivery planning and training of BDS personnel, contextualization and delivery of the approved BDS curriculum, classroom-based BDS training, enterprise diagnostics, preparation and implementation of BDS Growth Plans, mentoring and coaching, support to beneficiaries in accessing co-investment opportunities, value-chain-specific technical support, and monitoring, reporting and quality assurance of BDS delivery. The anticipated implementation period is 12months as further detailed in the TOR. 3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: www.msea.go.ke/tenders 4. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria shall be: 4.1 Core business and specific experience of the firm : Evidence that the Consultant is legally established/registered and that its core business and demonstrated experience are relevant to providing Business Development Services, MSME/enterprise development, entrepreneurship development, business mentoring/coaching, cluster development and/or related services. 4.2 Relevant Similar experience Evidence of successful completion of at least two (2) assignments during the last seven (7) years that are similar in nature and complexity to the proposed assignment. The experience should demonstrate capacity to deliver BDS/MSME/enterprise development services at scale and/or across multiple beneficiaries, clusters, value chains or geographical locations. 4.3 Technical and managerial capability of the firm Evidence demonstrates adequate organizational, technical and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment, including relevant organizational structure, project management arrangements, quality assurance systems and experience managing multi-location or multi-beneficiary assignments of similar nature and complexity. The qualifications and experience of Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 5. The att…
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority
Kenya
16 Nov 2026(19d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FIRMS SELECTION) Name of project: KENYA JOBS AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROJECT (KJET) Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (BDS) COHORT 3&4 Project ID No: P179381 Credit No: IDA-74500-KE Reference No. Region Description KE-MSEA-568393-CS-QCBS 1 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Laikipia, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kajiado). KE-MSEA-568396-CS-QCBS 2 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Mombasa, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Kilifi, Tana-River, Kwale, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera). KE-MSEA-568402-CS-QCBS 3 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga, Bungoma, Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira) KE-MSEA-568405-CS-QCBS 4 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho, Bomet, Turkana, West-Pokot, Trans-Nzoia, Narok). KE-MSEA-568406-CS-QCBS 5 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Embu, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Samburu). The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Consulting services ("the Services") include the provision of Generalized Business Development Services (BDS) for Cohorts 3 and 4 to selected clusters in the designated counties and priority value chains. The assignment will include, among other activities, delivery planning and training of BDS personnel, contextualization and delivery of the approved BDS curriculum, classroom-based BDS training, enterprise diagnostics, preparation and implementation of BDS Growth Plans, mentoring and coaching, support to beneficiaries in accessing co-investment opportunities, value-chain-specific technical support, and monitoring, reporting and quality assurance of BDS delivery. The anticipated implementation period is 12months as further detailed in the TOR. 3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: www.msea.go.ke/tenders 4. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria shall be: 4.1 Core business and specific experience of the firm : Evidence that the Consultant is legally established/registered and that its core business and demonstrated experience are relevant to providing Business Development Services, MSME/enterprise development, entrepreneurship development, business mentoring/coaching, cluster development and/or related services. 4.2 Relevant Similar experience Evidence of successful completion of at least two (2) assignments during the last seven (7) years that are similar in nature and complexity to the proposed assignment. The experience should demonstrate capacity to deliver BDS/MSME/enterprise development services at scale and/or across multiple beneficiaries, clusters, value chains or geographical locations. 4.3 Technical and managerial capability of the firm Evidence demonstrates adequate organizational, technical and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment, including relevant organizational structure, project management arrangements, quality assurance systems and experience managing multi-location or multi-beneficiary assignments of similar nature and complexity. The qualifications and experience of Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 5. The att…
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority
Kenya
16 Nov 2026(19d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FIRMS SELECTION) Name of project: KENYA JOBS AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROJECT (KJET) Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (BDS) COHORT 3&4 Project ID No: P179381 Credit No: IDA-74500-KE Reference No. Region Description KE-MSEA-568393-CS-QCBS 1 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Laikipia, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kajiado). KE-MSEA-568396-CS-QCBS 2 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Mombasa, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Kilifi, Tana-River, Kwale, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera). KE-MSEA-568402-CS-QCBS 3 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga, Bungoma, Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira) KE-MSEA-568405-CS-QCBS 4 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho, Bomet, Turkana, West-Pokot, Trans-Nzoia, Narok). KE-MSEA-568406-CS-QCBS 5 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Embu, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Samburu). The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Consulting services ("the Services") include the provision of Generalized Business Development Services (BDS) for Cohorts 3 and 4 to selected clusters in the designated counties and priority value chains. The assignment will include, among other activities, delivery planning and training of BDS personnel, contextualization and delivery of the approved BDS curriculum, classroom-based BDS training, enterprise diagnostics, preparation and implementation of BDS Growth Plans, mentoring and coaching, support to beneficiaries in accessing co-investment opportunities, value-chain-specific technical support, and monitoring, reporting and quality assurance of BDS delivery. The anticipated implementation period is 12months as further detailed in the TOR. 3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: www.msea.go.ke/tenders 4. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria shall be: 4.1 Core business and specific experience of the firm : Evidence that the Consultant is legally established/registered and that its core business and demonstrated experience are relevant to providing Business Development Services, MSME/enterprise development, entrepreneurship development, business mentoring/coaching, cluster development and/or related services. 4.2 Relevant Similar experience Evidence of successful completion of at least two (2) assignments during the last seven (7) years that are similar in nature and complexity to the proposed assignment. The experience should demonstrate capacity to deliver BDS/MSME/enterprise development services at scale and/or across multiple beneficiaries, clusters, value chains or geographical locations. 4.3 Technical and managerial capability of the firm Evidence demonstrates adequate organizational, technical and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment, including relevant organizational structure, project management arrangements, quality assurance systems and experience managing multi-location or multi-beneficiary assignments of similar nature and complexity. The qualifications and experience of Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 5. The att…
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority
Kenya
16 Nov 2026(19d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FIRMS SELECTION) Name of project: KENYA JOBS AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PROJECT (KJET) Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (BDS) COHORT 3&4 Project ID No: P179381 Credit No: IDA-74500-KE Reference No. Region Description KE-MSEA-568393-CS-QCBS 1 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Laikipia, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kajiado). KE-MSEA-568396-CS-QCBS 2 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Mombasa, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Kilifi, Tana-River, Kwale, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera). KE-MSEA-568402-CS-QCBS 3 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Kakamega, Busia, Vihiga, Bungoma, Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira) KE-MSEA-568405-CS-QCBS 4 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 10 counties (Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho, Bomet, Turkana, West-Pokot, Trans-Nzoia, Narok). KE-MSEA-568406-CS-QCBS 5 Provision of generalized Business Development Service (BDS) cohort 3&4 in 9 counties (Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Embu, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Samburu). The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Consulting services ("the Services") include the provision of Generalized Business Development Services (BDS) for Cohorts 3 and 4 to selected clusters in the designated counties and priority value chains. The assignment will include, among other activities, delivery planning and training of BDS personnel, contextualization and delivery of the approved BDS curriculum, classroom-based BDS training, enterprise diagnostics, preparation and implementation of BDS Growth Plans, mentoring and coaching, support to beneficiaries in accessing co-investment opportunities, value-chain-specific technical support, and monitoring, reporting and quality assurance of BDS delivery. The anticipated implementation period is 12months as further detailed in the TOR. 3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the following website: www.msea.go.ke/tenders 4. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria shall be: 4.1 Core business and specific experience of the firm : Evidence that the Consultant is legally established/registered and that its core business and demonstrated experience are relevant to providing Business Development Services, MSME/enterprise development, entrepreneurship development, business mentoring/coaching, cluster development and/or related services. 4.2 Relevant Similar experience Evidence of successful completion of at least two (2) assignments during the last seven (7) years that are similar in nature and complexity to the proposed assignment. The experience should demonstrate capacity to deliver BDS/MSME/enterprise development services at scale and/or across multiple beneficiaries, clusters, value chains or geographical locations. 4.3 Technical and managerial capability of the firm Evidence demonstrates adequate organizational, technical and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment, including relevant organizational structure, project management arrangements, quality assurance systems and experience managing multi-location or multi-beneficiary assignments of similar nature and complexity. The qualifications and experience of Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 5. The att…