Design and implement ICT training for people with disabilities — Mozambique Digital Acceleration Project (Mozambique)

REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

MOZAMBIQUE DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECTS

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTING FIRMS

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT ICT TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

PROJECT ID: P176459

Reference No.: N118/MDAP/MCTD/QCBS-CS/25 (Re-advertisement)

1. The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation (MCTD), has received financing from the World Bank for the implementation of the Mozambique Digital Acceleration Project (MDAP), and intends to apply part of the funds to hire a firm to provide Training for Persons with Visual Impairments (Blind and Low Vision) in Mozambique on the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).

2. The consultancy services ("the Services") are intended, in the first phase, to train 847 persons with visual impairments (blind and low vision) in inclusive ICT and basic computer use. The objective is to equip participants with essential digital skills using assistive technologies such as screen readers, artificial intelligence tools, adapted keyboards, and specialized software, thereby promoting digital inclusion and autonomy.

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

4. In this context, the MCTD invites interested and eligible firms to submit their Expressions of Interest for the above-mentioned consultancy. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The selection criteria for the firm are as follows: ( i) Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in training persons with visual impairments; (ii) Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital inclusion training using assistive technologies; (iii) Experience in providing ICT training for persons with visual impairments within the last 2 years. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

5. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2023 ("Procurement Regulations"), which set forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

6. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but must clearly indicate whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

7. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2023.

8. Further information may be obtained at the address below from 08:00 to 15:30 local time. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form to the address below no later than 15:00 on June 29, 2026.

9. Important Note: This advertisement constitutes a continuation of the previous Request for Expression of Interest published on 6th March 2026, under Tender No. 118/MDAP/MCTD/QCBS-CS/25. Firms that have already submitted an Expression of Interest do not need to re-submit — their previous submissions remain valid and will be considered.

10. Address:

Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation

Mozambique Digital Acceleration Project

Avenida para o Palmar, n141 5D 33, Costa do Sol- antigo mercado do Peixe.

Maputo - Mozambique

E-mail: procurement@padim.gov.mz

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