Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Disaster Management & Relief
Agency : Department of Disaster Management
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Building Community Resilience & Self-Reliance (BCRSR) (ISO Component 6), Department of Disaster Management, 92-93 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212.
Procuring Entity Code : 14902
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Selection of Individual Consultant (National) for Procurement Specialist
EOI Ref. No. : Memo No. 51.01.0000.019.11.016.25 -538
Date : 04/11/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : IDA (WB)

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Building Community Resilience & Self-Reliance (BCRSR) (ISO Component 6)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 26/11/2025 12:30 PM
Publication Date : 10/11/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The individual consulting services (“the Services”) includes but not limited to: perform the services with the highest standards of professional and ethical competence and integrity; support contracting firms (for EGPP+ support) and WFP (for DRP intervention); advice on procurement policies and procedures ensure consistency with World Bank’s Guidelines ; prepare & update Procurement Plans and schedules. Details are provided in the Terms of References (TORs) of the assignments.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : A graduate degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related discipline. A master’s degree in business administration, commerce, finance, law, or procurement is highly desirable. Additional professional qualifications such as MCIPS, a master’s in procurement, or any specialized degree in procurement or supply chain management will be considered an added advantage. At least 10 years of work experience as a Procurement Consultant or in a procurement role within public organizations, government/semi-government institutions, international donor-funded projects, or development projects. Alternatively, the candidate must have had responsibilities with significant procurement components, such as preparing bidding documents and requests for proposals, utilizing internationally accepted contract documents, and resolving procurement issues. Extensive knowledge of the Public Procurement Act, 2006 and the Public Procurement Rules, 2025. Specialized knowledge and experience in key procurement areas, including procurement of goods, selection and contracting of consultant services, and electronic government procurement (e-GP). Proven experience of at least 10 years in government procurement or roles with substantial procurement responsibilities, such as: • Preparing and using internationally accepted contract documents for goods, works, and consulting services. • Demonstrating an ability to identify and resolve procurement issues effectively Demonstrated experience in handling procurement transactions following development partner procurement guidelines/regulations (such as the World Bank Procurement Regulations), including recent updates in procurement policies and their application to projects. Knowledge and practical experience with the e-GP system of Bangladesh, including: • Preparing e-tender documents. • Managing procurement processes through the e-GP portal. • Reviewing tender documents and evaluation reports. The services will be implemented within a period of 12.90 (Twelve Point Nine) months and may be expected from January 2026 as start date of the assignment or any other period if subsequently agreed by the parties at the office of the undersigned.
Other Details (if applicable) : 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” Fifth Edition September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The detailed ToR for the assignment and further information can be obtained upon request from the address provided below either by e-mail or in person during the office hours. The TOR is also available at the address https://ddm.gov.bd/site/view/tenders/??????-?????????. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 26/11/2025 at 12:30 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time).
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
Memo No. 51.01.0000.019.11.016.25 -538 Full time Dhaka January 2026 End of January 2027

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Mohammad Nazmul Abedin (Joint Secretary)
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Department of Disaster Management, 7th Floor, 92-93, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 01711121141, , Fax : , Email : pdbcrsrddm@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders