المجلس الأعلى لسياسات الشراء العام
High Council for Public Procurement Policies
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ( CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION )
West Bank , Palestine
Public Financial Management Improvement Project Phase 2 ( P177742 )
Grant No .: TF - B8064
Assignment Title : Operationalization of the National Certification Framework for Public Procurement Professionals
Reference No .: GZ - HCPPP - 302222 - CS - CQS
The Palestinian Liberation Organization for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Public Financial Management Improvement Project - Phase 2 , and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services . The consulting services ( " the Services " ) include Operationalization of the National Certification Framework for Public Procurement Professionals under component ( 4 ) : Improving Public Procurement Management . The main objective of this assignment is to support HCPPP in operationalizing the national certification framework for public procurement professionals , taking into consideration the draft Regulation on Professionalization and Capacity Building in Public Procurement and the Procurement Capacity Building and Professionalization Strategy . The assignment shall focus on developing the operational procedures , governance arrangements , quality assurance mechanisms , examination administration procedures , business rules , templates , and implementation tools required to ensure that the certification framework can be applied consistently , transparently , and sustainably , and can be prepared for future digital implementation . The assignment is expected to commence on 11 October 2026 and be completed within 25 weeks .
The detailed Terms of Reference ( TOR ) for the assignment can be found at the following website : https://shiraa.gov.ps/REOI-Updated The High Council for Public Procurement Policies ( HCPPP ) 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 are :
1 )
Core business and years in business .
At least seven years of operation as a firm in the field of organizational development , professionalization , certification systems , exami- nation systems , competency - based capacity building , public administration reform , or related areas .
Demonstrated experience working with public institutions , regulatory bodies , professional certification entities , or donor - funded reform programs .
2 ) Relevant experience :
3 )
Successful completion of at least two similar assignments during the last five years involving certification frameworks , examination administration systems , professional accreditation , competency frameworks , professionalization systems , or comparable public sector capacity - building assignments .
Proven experience in developing operational procedures , governance workflows , quality assurance mechanisms , examination adminis- tration procedures , implementation tools , and institutional guidance .
Proven ability to translate regulatory , policy , and competency requirements into practical procedures , business rules , institutional roles , reporting requirements , and audit mechanisms .
Familiarity with public procurement systems , procurement professionalization , public financial management , or comparable public sector reform areas .
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 " 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 Consultants Qualifications - based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations . Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 - 15:00 , from Sunday to Thursday .
Attn .: Ms. Najwan Odeh / Procurement Specialist
Mobile : +972 599 44 24 84
Email : najwan.hcppp@gmail.com
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form ( Sealed Envelope ) to the address below ( in person , or by mail ) by 17 August 2026 , 12:00 noon .
High Council for Public Procurement Policies ( HCPPP )
Attn : Mr. Majdi Sulieman / Administrative and Financial Manager
Hanna Ajlouni Street , ( close to the Ministry of Education ) , Masyoun neighborhood , Ramallah , Palestine
Sincerely , Mr. Moayad Odeh Chairman of HCPPP
