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  GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI   Ministry of Education Equity with Quality and Learning at Secondary (EQUALS) Project   REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITIZATION OF STUDENT INTERACTIVE WORKBOOKS FOR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS   Name of Country:            Malawi Name of Project:              Equity with Quality and Learning at Secondary (EQUALS) Project Loan No./Credit No./Grant No.: 63790 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Development and Digitization of Student Interactive Workbooks for Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics Reference No.                   MW-EQUALS-209971-CS-CQS     The Government of Malawi (GoM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Equity with Quality and Learning at Secondary (EQUALS) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.   The consulting services (“the Services”) include: to develop and digitilize the Student Interactive Workbooks for Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for all classes in junior and senior secondary in order to support students learning outside the classroom environment; the estimated level of effort is eighteen (18) professional staff-months; the implementation period is 20 months; the expected start date of assignment is June 2021.   The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.   The Government of Malawi; through the Ministry of Education; 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:   Core business of the firm(s) and years in business.   Relevant similar experience, which should specifically include the below: Extensive experience (preferably 8 years or more and done at least similar work in similar context); Experience in working with World Bank Projects and other international organizations; Experience in working with the public sector; Demonstrated capacity and experience in the field of designing and development of web and mobile application and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching and learning materials will be an added advantage.   Technical and Managerial capability of the firm (Provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications, and number of key staff. Do not provide CV of the staff. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage). Required expertise include: Team Leader, Experts (in relevant field).   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, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“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’s Qualifications Based Selection Method (CQS) set out in the Procurement Regulations “World Bank Guidelines: “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (Procurement Regulations) dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 and August 2018”.   Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours between 7:30 am and 4:30pm (local time).   Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by Monday, 17th May, 2021 before 1700hours local time.   The Chairperson; Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee; Ministry of Education- Headquarters Building; First Floor Landing, in Tender Box near entrance to the Main Conference Room, Capital Hill Circle; Capital Hill; Lilongwe, Malawi. Email: [email protected];copy: [email protected]; [email protected] Signed The Chairperson (Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee) For SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION Equity with Quality and Learning at Secondary (EQUALS) Malawi Not cancelled Request for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Firm Monday, May 17, 2021- 17:00 WB-P731269-05/21 IDA63790 MW-EQUALS-209971-CS-CQS P164223 General- Education and Training Thursday, May 6, 2021 OP00128062 English Thursday, May 6, 2021- 12:05 Equity with Quality and Learning at Secondary School Samuel Chibwana Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Private Bag 328 Lilongwe 3 999603071 [email protected] Secondary Education, Public Administration- Education World Bank Tuesday, May 4, 2021- 20:00 IBRD/IDA Loans (PE) Equity with Quality and Learning at Secondary School USD 290000.00 Development and Digitization of Student Interactive Workbooks Deputy Director (Secondary) proc_voc_id: 81161500 proc_voc_title: Access management services seg_id: 81000000 seg_title: Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services family_id: 81160000 family_title: Information Technology Service Delivery class_id: 81161500 class_title: Access management services cmdty_id: cmdty_title: