Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands Consultancy on Medium Term Investment Plan (MTIP)

Republic of Kenya

Office of the Prime Minister

Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands (MDNKOAL)

Request for Expression of Interest

Consultancy on Medium Term Investment Plan (MTIP)

The Kenya Vision 2030 acknowledges the special circumstances of previously marginalised communities and in its first Medium Term Plan 2008-2012 places a premium on reducing poverty and inequality and re-balancing regional development.

In 2009 the Ministry, in collaboration with other stakeholders, produced the Vision 2030 Strategy for Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands which outlines the potential contribution of the region to the achievement of the Vision. It also produced a Draft Sessional Paper on the National Policy on Sustainable Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands.

Having produced these Policies, the next step is to prepare a Medium Term Investment Plan (MTIP) to provide a clear roadmap for implementation of these documents and the realization of the Ministry's vision.

The Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands is desirous of engaging a consultant or firm of consultants to support preparation of the Vision 2030 Medium Term Investment Plan for this Ministry.

The consultancy is expected to meet the following overarching objectives:-

• To formulate the five (5)-year Medium Term Investment Plan (MTIP) for Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands.
• To ensure that the MTIP is acceptable to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), development partners and other stakeholders.

The MTIP Steering Committee at the MDNKAOL now invites eligible consultants / consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services.

Interested consultants shall provide information indicating their qualifications, capabilities and details of past experience, especially in areas of their expertise (brochures, descriptions of similar assignments, experience in similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of skills among staff etc.) which will enable the Ministry to shortlist suitable consultants or firm of consultants.

The Consultant or the firm of consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out by the Government of Kenya.

Completed Expression of Interest documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked "Expression of Interest: Consultancy on Medium Term Investment Plan" should be delivered to the address below on or before 10am, 10th December 2010. Late submissions will not be considered.

Interested individuals or consultancy firms may obtain further information, if necessary, from the address below.

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands
Att.Director Natural Resource, Environment and Food Security
P.O. Box 79247-00100 Nairobi
The Bazaar, Biashara Street, 1st Floor
Tel: 020 2214342
Email Address: asalsecretariat@northernkenya.go.ke

Chief Supply Chain Management Officer, for PS

National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) Expression of Interest (EOI) Consultancy Services FY 2010/2011

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is a statutory institution of the government of Kenya, having been established by the Science and Technology Act. Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya.

The purpose of the council is to advice the Government on all matters relating to the scientific and technological activities, and for coordination of research and experimental development together with matters incidental and connected therewith.

In pursuit of our vision and in light of the ever increasing expectations of our customers and stakeholders,

NCST is seeking to undertake the following Consultancy Services:

• EOI/NCST/01/2010/11: Implementation of ISO 9001:2008 Certification
  
• EOI/NCST/02/2010/11: Carrying out Customer and Employee Satisfaction Survey
  
• EOI/NCST/03/2010/11: Carrying out Work Environment Survey
  
• EOI/NCST/04/2010/11: Carrying out Competence Needs Assessment

This is aimed at enhancing our efficiency and ensuring that our processes are effective thereby increasing customer satisfaction by offering quality services.

The Council now invites eligible and qualified consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and must provide information stated below indicating that they are qualified to perform the consultancy services.

The expression of Interest must be accompanied by the following mandatory requirements:

• Detailed Company Profile (Consultant's history, CV'S of Key personnel and evidence of their Professional qualifications),
  
• Official Registration documents: Certificate of Registration or Incorporation, a valid Tax compliance certificate, PIN and VAT registration, ISO certification/Accreditation
  
• Proven experience of similar services carried out for at least two (2) years for large corporate organizations, references from those organizations and contact persons for each of the above services,
• Ability to appropriately articulate the on-going public sector reforms specifically the national strategic thrusts as outlined in the Vision 2030, Medium Term Plan (MTP) and the Sector Performance Standards,
  
• Demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in implementation of Performance Contracts in the public service.

The detailed consultancy documents may be obtained from procurement office, Utalii House 8th floor, Room 810A, during working hours, upon payment of Non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2000 per set of the documents at the Cash Office on 8th Floor either in cash or Bankers Cheque payable to the 'National Council for Science and Technology.

Expressions of interest in sealed envelopes clearly marked "Expression of Interest for Provision of Consultancy Services for.—NCST/_ /2010/2011" must be delivered to the Tender Box at National Council of Science and Technology Offices at Utalii House on or before 10th December 2010 at 12.00 noon on be address to:.

The Secretary/CEO
National Council for Science and Technology
P.O Box 30623-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-020-2242149, Fax No: 020-213215

Provision of Consultancy Services for Risk Assessment

Tender No. KeNHA/184/2010

Expression of Interest for Provision of Consultancy Services for Risk Assessment

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, with the responsibility for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of national roads.

The Authority intends to procure consultancy services for risk assessment to assist in the management and reduction of risk to an acceptable level.

Scope of Assignment

The scope entails but not limited to the areas of operations as listed below:

1. Legal & Corporate Affairs
2. Corporate Communications
3. Human Resources & Administration
4. Construction Works
5. Weighbridges
6. Procurement
7. Finance & Accounting
8. Information Communication Technology
9. Compliance with relevant Laws & Regulations

Objective of the Assignment

The assignment will cover but not limited to the following:

1) Development and Documentation of Risk Management Policy Framework

2) Risk identification:- This will involves identifying various risks which may hinder the Authority from

a) Delivering quality services to its customers;
b) Producing reliable information to be used by various stakeholders;
c) Conserving/protecting the environment it operates in;
d) Complying with laws, regulations and policies which affect its operations;
e) Planning for the future;
f) Safeguarding the Authority's assets;
g) Ensuring business continuity in case of unforeseen negative effects and; h) Detecting and preventing fraud.

3) Risk characterisation:- This is the qualitative/ quantitative evaluation of likely adverse exposure to the risk.

4) Exposure Assessment:- This is the qualitative/quantitative evaluation of the likely occurrence of the risk.

End Product

Communicating the results and providing realistic guidance on their implementation strategy.

Eligibility

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) now invites eligible firms/consultants to express their interest in providing the service. Interested firms/consultants must provide the following:-

1. Certificate of Incorporation/Registration.
2. Tax Compliance Certificate
3. VAT and P.I.N certificates
4. Profile of the firm indicating experience in similar assignments.
5. CVs of the key professionals/experts indicating education background and experience in successful execution of similar assignments.
6. Evidence of resources capability. '
7. Postal and physical addresses.

Selection of consultants will be in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005. Request for proposals will be issued to shortlisted firms.

Expressions of interest in sealed envelopes clearly marked "Expression of interest for consultancy services for risk assessment" must be delivered to the Tender Box at the Kenya National Highways Authority Offices, Mezzanine Floor, Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill so as to be received by Wednesday 15th December, 2010 at 12.00 noon or be addressed to:

The Secretary/Tender Committee
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)
Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 49712-00100, Nairobi.
Tel 020-8013842, 020-8009887
Email:dg@kenha.co.ke

Opening of the bids will take place immediately thereafter at the Board Room, 3rd Floor, Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, in the presence of Consultants/Representatives who wish to attend.