Developing the training curricula and materials, and implementing the training of trainer’s program in the field of inspections

Project: P177895 - MSME Competitiveness Project Reference: MD-CEP-537241-CS-CQS Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES: DEVELOPING THE TRAINING CURRICULA AND MATERIALS, AND IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING THE TRAINER’S PROGRAM IN THE FIELD OF INSPECTIONS REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT Sector: General industry and trade sector IDA Credit No. 71740 IBRD Loan No. 94230 Project ID No. P177895 Reference No. MD-CEP-537241-CS-CQS The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Project (MSME) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include assistance to the Government of Moldova in designing a training curricula, training materials and to build local training capacity, so as to support the reform by ensuring that inspectors (both existing and newly recruited) have a common foundation of knowledge and competences that match the needs of a modern, compliance-focused, risk-based inspections, and a common culture that supports and enables the transformation of the overall control system. The assignment will be performed in the period April - December 2026. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this request for expressions of interest . The Project Implementation Unit of the MSME Competitiveness Project now invites eligible local 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 (required qualifications and experience of the firm, but not individual experts’ bio data). This assignment will require a local consulting firm, or a consortium of such firms enhanced with foreign experts and inspector(s) from authorities who have demonstrated experience with a proven track record in the field of the assignment, which: Has relevant competence and substantive understanding of the national context of the legal and other specific aspects related to the state control system, with proven experience of at least 5 years in carrying out consultancy related to state administration, regulation, training of public servants, and related fields. Track record of working effectively with the private sector and with government agencies with implementation of training assignments, developing the training curricula, training materials and delivering training sessions. Demonstrated ability and experienced staff with relevant legal / regulatory and technical backgrounds, understanding of risk-based inspections and first-hand prior experience with implementation of training programs, including curricula and materials elaboration. The proposed staff should be a combination of local and international trainers, the latter to cover the “best practice” aspects of the training. Proven capacity to design risk-based inspection frameworks. Demonstrated experience in designing training-of-trainers programs, preferably within the public sector. Has experience in the implementation of the donors’ and/or IFI’s sponsored projects. 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the „Consultant’s Qualification-based Selection” method set out in the Procurement Regulations. 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. The Expression of Interest shall clearly state the name of the Consultant (individual Firm, Joint Venture or sub-consultancy). 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. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office 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 March 25, 2026 , COB. Project Implementation Unit of the MSME Competitiveness Project 180, Stefan cel Mare Ave., office 815, MD-2004, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Tel: + 373 22 296-723 e-mail: piu@mded.gov.md web: www.uipac.md E-mail for submission of the clarifications: piu@mded.gov.md E-mail for submission of the EoIs: procurem