WOOL AND MOHAIR VALUE CHAIN COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT
Assignment Title: Feasibility study for the establishment of Angora Goats Breeding Centre
Reference No: IFAD/WAMCOP/C02/2025-2026
Introduction
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the cost of the Wool and Mohair Value Chain Competitiveness Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the recruitment of consulting services.
The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD’s approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD’s rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents and employees shall be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with the Wool and Mohair Value Chain Competitiveness Project.
Scope of Services
The consulting services (“the services”) include the baseline study which is expected to provide quantitative baseline data of the IFAD core outcome indicators as per the mandatory IFAD COI guidelines and methodologies.
The baseline study is also expected to provide an assessment of additional aspects of the project relating to current/existing knowledge, strategies, practices and perceptions in terms of nutrition and gender issues. The study must produce information that will be used to direct and guide project implementation processes.
In addition, lessons from past and existing IFAD-funded projects/programmes will be a key resource for review and use in this assignment.
Call for Expressions of Interest
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition (“the client”) 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.
Interested firms should submit their expressions of interest to the address indicated below.
Important Notices
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to IFAD’s:
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Conflict of Interest
The consultant shall not have any actual, potential or reasonably perceived conflict of interest. A consultant with such conflict shall be disqualified unless explicitly approved by the Fund.
A consultant, including their personnel and affiliates, is considered to have a conflict of interest if they:
- Have undue or undisclosed information or influence over the selection or execution
- Participate in more than one EOI under this procurement
- Have a business or family relationship with relevant parties involved in the procurement or execution
There is an ongoing obligation to disclose any such conflict during preparation, selection, or execution.
Rules Regarding Government Personnel
- No current employees of the client shall be proposed or serve as consultants.
- Government employees may work as consultants only if on leave without pay or retired/resigned, with proper certification.
- A written “no-objection” is required for any individual who left the client within the past 12 months.
Selection Method
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method, as per the IFAD project procurement handbook available at www.ifad.org/project-procurement.
Shortlisting Criteria
| Criteria | Description | Marks Allocated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Experience of Firm/Company | 20 |
| 2 | Specific Experience: • At least 3 feasibility studies • Experience with environmental and social management plans • Methods for environmental/socio-economic assessments • Data capture, analysis and reporting | 40 |
| 3 | Key Experts | 20 |
| 4 | Financial Capacity | 20 |
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.
Clarifications
Any request for clarification should be sent via e-mail by 16:00hrs, 14 July 2025 (Lesotho time). The client will respond by 16:00hrs, 18 July 2025 (Lesotho time).
Submission of EOIs
Expressions of interest must be submitted in written form using the provided forms. Submissions must be received no later than 12:00hrs, 23 July 2025 (Lesotho time) at the address below:
Wool and Mohair Value Chain Competitiveness Project
Attn: Procurement and Contracts Manager
P.O. Box 24
Department of Livestock Services
Old Airport Road, Moshoeshoe II
Email: [email protected]
CC: [email protected]