REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Consulting Services for Developing e-learning Module for Cyber Security Training

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Modernization of Government Services Project 

Project ID No. P148537

Credit No.: 6126-MD

Reference No.: MD-EGA-71814-CS-CQS

The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Modernization of Government Services Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The primary objective of the assignment is to develop Moodle e-learning modules for different categories of roles in public institutions (Managers, Users, IT Administrators, Developers) in order to:

• Build the basic knowledge and skills in area of information and cyber security principles and best practices within Government Authorities;
• Create a security culture across Government Authorities and keep on reminding employees about its importance and their contribution in that. 

The e-Governance Agency now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Firms shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (required qualifications and experience of the firm, but not individual experts’ bio data). The shortlisting criteria are: 

1. Professional experience in providing trainings and workshops in information and cyber security area (during the last 3 years);
2. Minimum one successful training project related to information/cyber security which cover the security aspect at user, management and IT level in the last 3 years;
3. Demonstrated experience in developing the e-learning modules in the area of information/cyber security;
4. Experience in working with governmental organizations would be an asset.

The Expression of Interest shall state clearly the name of the Consultant (either individual Firm, Joint Venture or subconsultancy). 

The Consultant shall provide relevant references (assignment name, Client, time frame, the role of the firm (main Consultant/Partner in JV/sub-consultant), contract amount, tasks performed, etc.) to confirm its experience and qualifications. 

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers, dated January 2011, revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”) [6], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.    

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a subconsultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS method (Selection based on Consultant’s Qualifications) set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours. 

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by July 31, 2019.

E-Governance Agency of the Republic of Moldova 

Attn: Elena Adam, Procurement Specialist

42B A. Puskin Street, MD 2012, Chisinau, Moldova

Tel: +373 22 82 00 21; 

Mob: +373 79886638; 

E-mail: procurements@egov.md [7]