CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A GRANT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Republic of Zambia MINISTRY OF TOURISM GREEN, RESILIENT AND TRANSFORMATIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (GREAT-TDP) CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SELECTION OF A GRANT MANAGEMENT FIRM TO IMPLEMENT THE MATCHING GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNDER GREAT-TDP (SUBCOMPONENT 1.3) PROJECT ID: P180337, IDA CREDIT NO. 73380-ZM ZM-MOT-580359-CS-QCBS INDICATIVE ASSIGNMENT DURATION March 2027 – June 2030, Subject to Contract Effectiveness, Financing Availability and The Project Closing Date. Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Green, Resilient and Transformational Tourism Development Project (GREAT-TDP), which is being implemented by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) through a Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The Project seeks to enhance the sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness of Zambia's tourism sector while promoting inclusive economic opportunities and conservation outcomes in tourism destinations. The GREAT-TDP comprises three components: Component 1: Strengthening Tourism Competitiveness and Destination Management; Component 2: Improving Access to Resilient Infrastructure; and Component 3: Project Administration and Management. Under Component 1, Subcomponent 1.3, Expanding Economic Opportunities through MSMEs and Community-Based Tourism Support, the Project provides financial and technical support to tourism-related Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Tourism Private Sector Associations (TPSAs) through a Matching Grants and Technical Assistance Program. The Program is designed to strengthen business capacity, improve competitiveness, support sustainable tourism development, and expand economic opportunities for participating beneficiaries. Consulting Services The Ministry of Tourism intends to apply part of the proceeds of the financing for consulting