Design and delivery of Teacher Training program on evidence based reading instruction

Project: P171973 - Primary Education Improvement Project Reference: MK-MES-537923-CS-QCBS/AF004-26 Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRMS SELECTION) Republic of North Macedonia Primary Education Improvement Project Loan No.: 9845-MK Assignment Title: Design and Delivery of a Teacher Training Program on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction Reference No.: MK-MES-537923-CS-QCBS/AF004-26 The Republic of North Macedonia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Primary Education Improvement Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include design and delivery of a teacher training program on evidence-based reading instruction. The objective of this assignment is to design and implement a compulsory modular teacher training program through a structured cascade model that, inter alia, promotes an evidence-based science-of-reading approach; builds sustainable national trainer capacity; strengthens teachers’ capacity to deliver systematic, coherent reading instruction; integrates regular formative assessment to inform instructional decision-making; contributes to measurable improvements in student reading proficiency, particularly in reading comprehension and academic literacy, as reflected in national and international assessment outcomes. The expected implementation period of the assignment is September 2026-January 2028. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment can be found at the following websites: https://e-nabavki.gov.mk/Auth/Index#/international-donor-announcements and https://mon.gov.mk/mk-MK/proekti/oglasi-peip or can be obtained at the address given below. The Ministry of Education and Science 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: Be legally registered for at least 5 years; (evidence to be submitted with EoI: legal registration documents) Demonstrate minimum average annual turnover of EUR 500,000 in the past three years (2023, 2024, 2025); (evidence to be submitted with EoI: relevant financial statements issued by authorized body) Not be subject to bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings. (evidence to be submitted with EoI: relevant financial statements issued by authorized body) Have at least 5 years of experience implementing teacher professional development programs in primary education. (evidence to be submitted with EoI: detailed reference list prepared by Consultant) Experience producing training materials, manuals, or curricula for teacher training. (evidence to be submitted with EoI: detailed reference list prepared by Consultant) Prior work with education government bodies or equivalent education institutions. (evidence to be submitted with EoI: detailed reference list prepared by Consultant) Experience working in multilingual or multicultural educational environments. (evidence to be submitted with EoI: detailed reference list prepared by Consultant) Experience handling logistics for 100+ participants simultaneously (evidence to be submitted with EoI: detailed reference list prepared by Consultant) Demonstrated experience in designing or delivering at least two nation-wide or multi-regional teacher training program. (evidence to be submitted with EoI: letter of reference from Client/Beneficiary) Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The shortlist will contain five to eight firms. 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” February 2025 (“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. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [0830 to 1630 hours]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form in English or Macedonian language to the address below (by e-mail) by end of day 6 May 2026. Ministry of Education and Science- Primary Education Improvement Project Attn: Danijela Maneva, Procurement Specialist ul.Sv.Kiril i Metodij 54, 1000 Skopje Republic of North Macedonia Tel: +389 2 311 2705 E-mail: danijela.maneva@mon.gov.mk [cc: igor.krstevski@mon.gov.mk] Note: Each firm shall receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of their Expression of Interest no later than