Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (Сьерра-Леоне - Тендер #66912884)

• Project ID

P168608

• Project Title

Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project

• Country

Sierra Leone

• Notice No

OP00378019

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SL-MOF-508339-CS-LCS

• Procurement Method

Least Cost Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Oct 03, 2025 16:30

• Published Date

Sep 11, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Finance

• Name

Anthony Koroma

• Address

Treasury Building George Street Freetown email: info@mof.gov.sl

• City

• Province/State

Sierra Leone

• Postal Code

• Country

Sierra Leone

• Phone

+23276 692780

• Email

takoroma88@yahoo.co.uk

• Website

https://mof.gov.sl/

RESILIENT URBAN SIERRA LEONE PROJECT, MINISTRY OF FINANCE

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Sierra Leone

Name of Project: Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project - RUSLP

Grant No.: IDA-D8420

Project ID: 168608

Date of Issue: 12th September,2025

Assignment Title: Consulting Services to Undertake Capacity Building for Urban Planning in Sierra Leone

Reference No.: SL-MOF-508339-CS-LCS

• 0 Background

The Government of Sierra Leone obtained funding from the World Bank towards the cost of the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project to strengthen urban management, improve access to basic services and infrastructure, and enhance disaster resilience in the Western Area (Freetown and Western Rural district) and the 6 secondary cities of Sierra Leone (Port Loko, Makeni, Kenema, Koidu New Sembehum, Bo, and Bonthe). The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to strengthen sustainable urban management, improve access to basic services, and enhance disaster resilience in the Western Area and select secondary cities of Sierra Leone. The RUSLP has the following components:

• Objective of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to design and deliver a comprehensive capacity-building program in urban planning, including the development of training materials, delivery of short- and long-term training, and institutionalization of continuous professional development under Component 1 of the project.

• Scope of Consultancy

Under the supervision of the PMU and the beneficiaries (MLHCP, MLGCA, Councils and relevant MDAs), the consultant shall undertake the following duties and specific activities:

• Training Design:

This would involve a rapid validation and updating of the urban planning capacity assessment exercise that was conducted by the planning consultants who are preparing the secondary cities structure plans as well as those doing the Western Area Regional Structure Plan. The assessment would be undertaken in accordance with the structure of mandates and responsibilities under the overarching legal and regulatory framework. The rapid assessment shall outline thematic areas/course units for immediate inclusion in the training program. This is expected to be a part of the scope of the procured consultancy service.

• Training Materials Development:

Development of training materials and learning platforms to provide practical, context-specific, and standardized learning resources that support urban planning training at all levels. Guided by the capacity assessment, the procured consultancy service shall undertake pre-training activities that would involve preparation of customized training modules and graduate/postgraduate curriculum structures, in close consultation with relevant stakeholders including government and academia.

• Training Delivery:
• Develop and undertake a Training for Trainers (TOT) Program: The consultancy firm will undertake a TOT program targeted towards building the capacity of selected staff from government (MDAs, Local Councils) and non-governmental (selected universities) organizations. A criterion for the selection of beneficiaries of the TOT program shall be developed in close consultation with the stakeholders, ensuring that a balance on gender representation, and representation from both local and national staff is achieved. Delivery of the Training of Trainers program would include a combination of teaching methods, including effective teaching practices, interactive sessions, practical exercises, presentations, and confidence-building techniques. A block release approach would be considered in the case of long-term professional programs. Trainees would be evaluated through assessments, presentations, and feedback on their development as trainers.
• Develop and undertake short-term professional training to targeted MDAs: Targeted to government MDAs, the consultancy firm shall develop and undertake structured learning programs designed to enhance skills and knowledge of various relevant professionals engaging in the built environment and in planning and development control processes, at local and national levels. Delivery of the professional training would be through various methods including formal instruction, in-person classes, online learning, structured workshops, etc. The aim would be to enhance their understanding towards interacting with and implementing the spatial plans under preparation. The professional training program would be undertaken alongside the PMU-led on-job training programs and shall seek to complement and not duplicate this ongoing effort. Although the professional training shall target all the 22 local councils, the 8 RUSLP beneficiary local councils shall be prioritized.

• Institutionalization

Long-term training to build a sustainable pipeline of skilled urban planners and institutionalize continuous professional development in urban planning. This is envisioned to be undertaken in close collaboration with selected universities. The consultant shall provide support in the:

• Curriculum development for undergraduates, postgraduate diploma, and professional certificates in selected universities.
• Define accreditation/certification processes and requirements of professional practitioners.
• Establish partnerships with international institutions for curriculum co-development, joint degrees, and faculty exchanges.

• Deliverables Schedule:
• Inception Report incorporating Training Design
• Training Materials
• Training of Trainers Report
• Training Report for the Short-Term Training
• Plan for continuous planning professional training including structured tertiary training
• Duration and Timelines of the Assignment:

The assignment will be expected to be completed within 24 months from the date of the contract signature.

• Experience, Qualifications and Technical Requirements for the Consultant Team (or firm)

The Team of Consultants must possess the following experience and qualifications in order to carry out the assignment. Evaluation of the Technical Proposals will be based upon the following criteria:

• At least 15 years prior experience in urban planning capacity building/training related processes in central or local governments, private planning practice, and or universities.
• Prior consulting experience in at least 3 similar assignments in African/developing countries within the past 15 years.
• Relevant experience in Sub-Saharan countries or countries with similar planning environment to Sierra Leone would be an advantage.

Consultant’s ability to work with professionals in Sierra Leone would be an advantage

Interested firms MUST request for the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment via email request to resilienturbanslp2019@gmail.com

The Project 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 shortlisting criteria are:

i) Core business and years in business,

ii) Relevant experience,

iii) Technical and managerial capability of the firm

The attention of interested consultant is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 Revised

November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement 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.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method as set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person)

Project Management Unit

Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project

1st Floor -35 Percival Street

Freetown

Attn: Project Manager

OR by e-mail to: resilienturbanslp2019@gmail.com

When submitting, please indicate clearly in the sealed envelope or email subject heading EOI for “Consulting Services to Undertake Capacity Building for Urban Planning in Sierra Leone” on the 3rd October 2025 at 4:30pm GMT

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