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…
Deadline
16 Nov 2026(19 days left)
Published
27 Oct 2026(2 days ago)
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Not published
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Kenya
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OP00476452
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CSQuality And Cost-Based SelectionP179381KE-MSEA-568396-CS-QCBS
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…