REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)   COUNTRY: UGANDA NAME OF PROJECT:  “Support to National Planning Capacity Building and Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Economic Development Project” GRANT NO.:  TFOB1265 ASSIGNMENT TITLE:  Consultancy Services to Undertake a Feasibility Study for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) Tourism Circuit. Reference No:  UG-NPA-181219-CS-QCBS The National Planning Authority has received financing from the World Bank-DFID Trust Fund towards the cost of the Support to National Planning Capacity Building and Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Economic Development Project and intends to apply part of the financing for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include undertaking a feasibility study for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Tourism Circuit. The study is aimed at determining the technical, environmental, social, financial and economic viability of implementing the project and shall cover potential tourist sites in the GKMA comprising Kampala Capital City, parts of Wakiso, Mukono,Mpigi districts and their respective Municipalities of Kira, Nansana, Mukono, Makindye-Ssabagabo and Entebbe. The objective of developing the tourist circuit is to promote tourism in the GKMA, increase convenience of tourists to easily access attractions/excursions, provide employment and generate revenue to the local authorities. The study shall be delivered in close collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities as the implementing agency. The estimated level of effort is 21 professional staff months over a 4-months’ implementation period. The expected start date is 31st May,2021 The consultancy firm is expected to ensure full consistency with the TOR referred to in this REOI   This study will require a firm that has particular expertise in tourism feasibility studies and related fields.  The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites: (www.npa.go.ug)     or can be obtained at the address given below. National Planning Authority Planning House Procurement and Disposal Unit, Plot 15B Clement Hill Road Kampala Uganda   The National Planning Authority 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: At least fifteen years’ general experience with ten (10) years of diversified experience and technical competencies in areas including: Project planning and management, Tourism planning and management, Feasibility studies, Local Economic Development for major strategic development projects;  Experience in emerging markets with low developing tourism markets; Sound legal status, strong financial management and institutional stability; Strong understanding of Uganda’s tourism sector; Demonstration of good technical and managerial capabilities Presence of multi-disciplinary competence in the areas of: Tourism and Cultural, Financial and Economic Analysis, Environment, Social Development, Physical Planning, Legal and Engineering.   Key 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” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”) amended November 2017 and August 2018, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.  In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower.   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 QCBS selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by e-mail by November 19th 2020 by 1600hrs   National Planning Authority, Planning House Attn: Mr. Robert Mukasa, Head Procurement and Disposal Unit P.O Box 21434 Kampala Uganda Tel: +256-414250229 E-mail: [email protected] with copy to   [email protected] and [email protected]   Support to Institutional Capacity Enhancement for Urban Development and Management Uganda Not cancelled QCBS- Quality And Cost-Based Selection Request for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Firm Thursday, November 19, 2020- 16:00 WB-P582642-10/20 TFB1265 UG-NPA-181219-CS-QCBS P170732 Notice version number: 1 Tourism Thursday, October 29, 2020 OP00101973 English Thursday, October 29, 2020- 13:40 National Planning Authority Joseph Tenywa PLANNING HOUSE PLOT 17B Clement Hill Road P.O Box 21434. Kampala, Uganda. +256-414- 250229/+256-312 +256772553920 [email protected] Other Transportation, Sub-National Government World Bank Tuesday, October 27, 2020- 20:00 Recipient Executed Activities (RE) National Planning Authority USD 343200.00 Consultancy services to undertake a feasibility study of the Greater Kampala Tourism Circuit Project Coordinator www.npa.go.ug proc_voc_id: 81121505 proc_voc_title: Economic development consultancy seg_id: 81000000 seg_title: Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services family_id: 81120000 family_title: Economics class_id: 81121500 class_title: Economic analysis cmdty_id: 81121505 cmdty_title: Economic development consultancy proc_voc_id2: 80101601 proc_voc_title2: Feasibility studies or screening of project ideas seg_id2: 80000000 seg_title2: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services family_id2: 80100000 family_title2: Management advisory services class_id2: 80101600 class_title2: Project management cmdty_id2: 80101601 cmdty_title2: Feasibility studies or screening of project ideas