Ministry of Natural Resources
Lowlands Water Development Project Phase II (LLWDP II)
Financed by the World Bank
Request for Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services – Firms Selection)
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Undertake the Community Mobilization Study
Reference No.: WDP/C/21(2)
Loan/Credit Nos.: 64030 (Portion A) and 64020 (Portion B)
Date of First Publication: Friday, 09 May 2025
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lowlands Water Development Project Phase II (LLWDP II). Part of the proceeds will be used to finance Consultancy Services to undertake the Community Mobilization Study.
Objective of the Assignment
To empower and build the capacity of communities in the project area to ensure ownership, accountability, and sustainability of water systems. The consultancy will also educate communities on the new infrastructure, the rationale behind the development, and introduce Water Service Provision models as outlined in the Water Services Bill and the Water Service Customer Connection Strategy.
- Estimated Level of Effort: 20 person-months
- Expected Start Date: 01 October 2025
- Duration: 5 months (no extension)
Terms of Reference (TOR)
The detailed TOR can be accessed at:
🔗 https://llwdp.co.ls/tenders/
Shortlisting Criteria
- Firm Experience:
- At least 10 years in operation
- Minimum of 8 consultancy assignments (including project management) in the last 10 years
- Specific Experience:
- At least 2 similar assignments in the last 5 years
- Regional Experience:
- Experience in at least 3 Southern African countries or 5 African countries
- Technical & Managerial Capability:
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake assessments of this nature
Note: Key Experts’ qualifications and experience will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
Selection Method
The selection will follow the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025).
Submission Details
Deadline: Friday, 23 May 2025 at 11:00 A.M. (Lesotho Time, UTC+2)
Submission Format: In person, by mail, or by email
Address for Submission and Clarifications:
Attn: Ronald Aine, Procurement Specialist
Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project
Sentinel Park, Block C, UN Road, Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho
📞 Tel: +266 2232 4555
📧 Email: [email protected]
📧 CC: [email protected], [email protected]