REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

NAME OF PROJECT: SOUTHERN AFRICA TRADE AND CONNECTIVITY PROJECT (P164847)

Credit No:                    6870-MW

Grant No:                    D804-MW                   

Assignment Title:        Consultant to develop Change Management and Communications Strategies and Plans; and execute the same in the course of the NSW implementation.

Reference No.:             MW-MTPW-450371-CS-CQS

Date of issue:              28^th June 2025

The Government of Malawi (GoM) has obtained a credit and grant from the International Development Association (IDA) under the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (Project) to support efforts to reduce trade costs and time, increase access to improved infrastructure, and increase value chain development in targeted corridors of Malawi and Mozambique, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include to develop Change Management and Communications Strategies and Plans; and execute the same in the course of the NSW implementation under the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project. The assignment is for a period of 12 months and it is expected to commence in August 2025.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works 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:

a) Core business of the firm(s) and years in business;

b) Relevant similar experience, which should specifically include the below:

• Develop a robust Change Management Strategy and Plan that ensures the successful adoption of the NSW System.
• Create an effective Communications Strategy and Plan to inform and engage stakeholders throughout the project.
• Provide technical guidance on change management and communications approaches.
• Establish a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for tracking progress of change management and communications efforts.
• Execute change management strategy and communication strategy

c) Technical and Managerial capability of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications and experience, and number of key staff. Do not provide detailed CV of the staff. Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated February, 2025 (“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.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 07:30 to 16:30 hours, local time or visit www.satcp.mw

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by. 11^th July, 2025

The Chairman,

Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee,

Ministry Of Transport and Public Works,

Attn: Project Manager,

Capital Hill,

Private Bag 322,

Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

Tel:      +265 985 069 633

E-mail: procurement@satcp.mw  CC: steve.manda@satcp.mw