THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NO: 1 OF 2026/2027 (CONSULTING FIRM)
A CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – CONSULTING FIRM TO UNDERTAKE AN ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMS, DESIGN AND DEVELOP A NATIONAL DATA AND M&E SYSTEM
1. Introduction
In Lesotho, data serves as a cornerstone for setting development targets, establishing benchmarks, and designing systems that translate national development plans into tangible outcomes. Robust national statistical and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems are therefore critical to ensuring the availability of reliable data and strategic information to drive effective development initiatives.
National, regional, and international development plans depend heavily on the functionality and credibility of these systems. This reliance assumes that national systems are well‑established and capable of producing accurate and timely data for tracking developmental progress.
It is against this background that the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning wishes to engage a consulting firm to undertake an Assessment of Systems, and the Design and Development of a National Data and M&E System.
2. Availability of Bidding Documents
A complete set of bidding documents in English will be available to interested bidders for collection at the Planning Procurement Unit, Office No. 124, during office hours (08:00 – 16:30).
3. Submission of Bids
• Bids must be deposited on or before 24th February 2026 at 12:00 hrs
• Tender box location: Government Complex Phase 2, Development Planning, 2nd Floor
• Late submissions will be rejected
Tender Opening:
Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives at 14:30 hours on the same day.
4. Submission & Clarification Address
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
Procurement Unit
P.O. Box 630
Maseru 100
Tel: 22 317 433 / 22 328 187
5. Tender Timetable for the Expression of Interest
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| ITT Issued | 2nd Feb 2026 |
| Clarifications Period | 2nd Feb 2026 – 23rd Feb 2026 |
| Deadline for Obtaining Tender Document | 19th Feb 2026 |
| ITT Close | 24th Feb 2026 at 12:00 noon |
| Tender Opening | 24th Feb 2026 at 14:30 hours |
| Evaluation | 2nd Mar 2026 |
6. Important Notice
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning:
• Is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid
• Reserves the right to reject or cancel the contract
• May reject a bid if any illegal or corrupt practices are found to be connected to the award