REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTANCY SERVICES)
Assignment Title: Organisational Review and Restructuring
Reference Number: RF/2026/C1
Background:
The Road Fund is a statutory organisation established to fulfil its mandate of collecting road user charges and disbursing these funds to support road maintenance, rehabilitation and road safety initiatives throughout Lesotho.
As part of its commitment to improving organisational effectiveness, service delivery, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability, the organisation seeks to undertake a comprehensive organisational review and restructuring exercise.
The review is intended to ensure that the organisational structure aligns with the organisation’s operational requirements, legislative framework, technological advancements, and industry best practices.
The exercise will also assess the adequacy of existing staffing levels, reporting structures, governance arrangements, and functional responsibilities to ensure optimal performance.
Road Fund now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the required Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services, including:
- Brochures including the name of the country in which the firm is registered.
- Experience of projects related to the assignment, including brief descriptions of most recent relevant assignments showing location, client, costs and staff involved.
Purpose of the Assignment:
The purpose of this consultancy is to undertake a comprehensive organisational review and develop a fit-for-purpose organisational structure that enhances operational efficiency, improves accountability and promotes sustainable growth.
Objectives:
- Review the current organisational structure and assess its effectiveness.
- Determine whether current staffing levels are adequate.
- Review reporting lines, spans of control, and governance arrangements.
- Assess job roles and functional responsibilities.
- Identify duplication of functions, inefficiencies, and operational gaps.
- Recommend an optimal organisational structure.
- Develop an implementation roadmap for the restructuring process.
- Recommend appropriate change management interventions.
Short-listing Criteria:
The shortlisting criteria are:
- Quality of submission.
- Core business and years in business.
- Experience of the firm on similar assignments (relevant experience).
- Technical and managerial capability of the firm.
- Reference letters on similar assignments from at least five (5) clients.
- Firm’s experience working in the SADC region, preferably Lesotho.
- For international firms, potential association with local consulting firms.
The margin of preference shall be applied during evaluation.
Duration of the Assignment:
The period of engagement is Twelve (12) to Sixteen (16) Weeks.
Terms of Reference:
Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for this assignment can be obtained at the Road Fund website: www.roadfund.org.ls
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.
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method.
Further Information:
Further information can be obtained during office hours:
08:00 hrs to 16:30 hrs local time
Email: [email protected]
Submission:
Expressions of interest clearly marked:
“Consultancy Services for Organisational Review and Restructuring”
should be submitted to Email: [email protected]
Or hand delivered to:
Road Fund Offices
Former Department of Rural Roads Building
Corner Senate and Moshoeshoe Roads
Industrial Area, Maseru
Closing Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 16:00 hrs.
Disclaimer:
The Road Fund reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, or to cancel this procurement process at any time if the circumstances so require.