فلسلين
دولة فلسطين - وزارة الاتصالات والاقتصاد الرقمي
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
( CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION )
3/15
Palestine
Digital West Bank & Gaza Project ( P174355 )
Grant number : ( TF0B5236 )
Assignment Title : Unified Data Hosting Strategy - Cloud Hosting Strategy
Reference No .: GZ - MTIT - 478919 - CS - QCBS
The Palestinian Liberation Organization has received a grant from the International Development Association ( IDA ) for USD 20 million for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority ( PA ) to finance the Digital West Bank & Gaza Project ( the Project ) . The Project will seek to produce concrete and tangible results for the Palestinians by enhancing access to high - speed broadband services and increasing access to selected e - services for citizens and businesses . The Project will focus on key points to unleash digital transformation in the Palestinian territories , addressing some of the bilateral challenges that prevent digital transformation from achieving its full potential . It will strengthen the Palestinian territories ' digital resilience and the PA's ability to respond to shocks such as COVID - 19 .
The project takes a multi - disciplinary approach to support the digital transformation and resilience of the West Bank and Gaza . The project is being implemented and overseen by the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy ( MTDE ) ; Formerly , Ministry of Telecom and IT ( MTIT ) until the project completion .
The Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Economy ( MTDE ) of Palestine is establishing a Cloud Center of Excellence ( CCOE ) as a cornerstone of its ambitious digital transformation agenda . Central to this initiative is the Cloud - First Policy , a strategic commitment to transitioning government operations to a unified , scalable , and secure cloud ecosystem . This policy seeks to address key challenges such as inefficiencies , fragmented workflows , and reliance on outdated legacy systems , all of which impede innovation and collaboration across government entities .
By prioritizing a Cloud - First approach , the CCOE will serve as the central authority to streamline government operations , eliminate redundancies , and optimize resource utilization . This initiative will empower government entities to adopt modem , data - driven solutions that enhance their capacity to deliver agile , citizen - centric public services . It will also introduce robust governance structures and advanced security protocols , ensuring the protection of sensitive data and adherence to international compliance standards .
The CCOE will not only provide a centralized framework for cloud adoption but also act as a hub for innovation and continuous improvement . By adopting cross - departmental collaboration and integration with private sector partners and international technology providers , the CCOE will drive the adoption of emerging technologies and promote a culture of innovation . This unified strategy aims to modernize government operations , position Palestine as a leader in digital transformation , and deliver cost - efficiency , resource optimization , and improved public services ..
Through the establishment of the CCOE and the implementation of the Cloud - First Policy , the MTDE envisions creating a future - ready government that is secure , collaborative , and responsive to the evolving needs of its citizens . By enabling seamless cooperation among government departments , private sector stakeholders , and global technology providers , the MTDE aims to ensure Palestine remains at the forefront of digital innovation and governance .
The primary objective of this consulting services is to engage a qualified consulting firm to develop a national cloud strategy and institutional framework , including the establishment of a Cloud Center of Excellence ( CCOE ) for the Government of Palestine . The CCOE will serve as the central governance body , ensuring structured , secure , and cost - efficient cloud adoption across government entities while promoting best practices , innovation , and compliance with international standards . This initiative will enable the Palestinian Government to leverage cloud technologies effectively and sustainably , with a strong emphasis on governance , data sovereignty , operational resilience , and strategic alignment with national priorities , fostering Public - Private Partnerships ( PPPs ) to Support Cloud Adoption & Data Center Investments . The consultancy will focus on the following key activities :
1. Conduct a Cloud Readiness and Data Hosting Infrastructure Assessment
o Evaluate the current state of cloud readiness at both Government and agency levels ( Focus on Key ministries and key data centre operators ) to identify gaps in infrastructure , adoption capabilities , and regulatory frameworks .
o Conduct a data hosting infrastructure assessment , analysing existing data centres , cloud providers , and hosting capacities to ensure alignment with the national cloud strategy .
o The World Bank's Cloud Readiness Assessment Framework , currently under development , will be leveraged for this evaluation .
2. Develop a National Cloud Strategy and Institutional Framework
o Formulate a Nation - wide cloud strategy that outlines the vision , policy framework , and governance mechanisms for cloud adoption .
o Establish an institutional framework for cloud implementation , including the structure and operational model of the Cloud Center of Excellence ( CCOE ) to drive governance , compliance , and adoption across ministries and agencies .
3. Provide Costed Options for Data Hosting and Implementation Roadmap
o Develop costed scenarios for various data hosting models , including on - premises , hybrid , and multi - cloud approaches .
o Provide a structured implementation roadmap for each option , detailing technical feasibility , financial considerations , and risk assessments to support decision - making . 4. Guide Ministries in Cloud Migration & Establish Governance Best Practices
o Develop a structured migration planning methodology to assist government ministries in transitioning workloads to the cloud while minimizing risks and disruptions .
o Establish a prioritization model based on security , technical feasibility , cost - benefit analysis , and operational requirements .
o Define Standard Operating Procedures ( SOPs ) for cloud security , cost management , disaster recovery , and incident response .
5. Ensure Knowledge Retention & Continuous Improvement
o Establish a centralized knowledge repository to document policies , governance frameworks , operational templates , and best practices for cloud adoption .
o Provide training roadmap and operational guidelines to support long - term government - wide cloud literacy and sustainability .
o Develop a continuous improvement framework that allows ministries to adapt to emerging cloud technologies and evolving security standards .
o Conduct final stakeholder engagement and knowledge - sharing workshops to ensure all government entities are prepared for cloud adoption .
These services are expected to be finished within a period not exceeding 12 months .
The Terms of Reference ( TOR ) for the assignment can be found at the following link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1rX5uU5OIGG-LINv4s-rcNWLzQrC_Vy/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115500106320192007881&rtpof=true&sd=true
The Ministry of Telecom and Digital Economy ( MTDE ) 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 .
The shortlisting criteria of the firm is : core business and years in business , relevant experience , technical and managerial capability of the firm . Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage .
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III , paragraphs , 3.14 , 3.16 , and 3.17 of the World Bank's " Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers " dated November 2020 ( " Procurement Regulations " ) , setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest .
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 .
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection ( QCBS ) procurement method set out in the Procurement Regulations .
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours : Sunday - Thursday ( 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM ) ( Local Time GMT +2 ) Eng . Wedad Malak - Procurement Specialist
e - mail : procurement.pmu@mtde.gov.ps
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below ( in person , or by e - mail ) by April 10th , 2025
* Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Economy
Attn : Eng . Wedad Malak - Procurement Specialist
* Postal code : P6140389
* Al - Bireh - Al - Mobadeen St.
* Tel : + 970-2-2943333 ext 344
* Mobile : + 970-598725251
* E - mail : procurement.pmu@mtde.gov.ps
Dr. Abdulrazak Natsheh
Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy
