Consulting Services for Somalia's Number Portability Regulatory Framework and System Architecture

REVISED REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) – EXTENSION OF THE SUBMISSION DATE COUNTRY: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) NAME OF PROJECT: Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) PROJECT ID : P176181 Assignment Title: Consulting Service for Development of a Regulatory Framework for Number Portability, Short Code Guidelines, and a Model and Architecture for the Numbering Portability System Reference No.: SO-MOCT-FGS-534891-CS-CQS Place of assignment: Mogadishu, Somalia Original Submission Date: March 10, 2026, at 2.00pm [Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time]. Revised Submission Date : March 25, 2026, at 2.00pm [Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time]. The Federal Republic of Somalia has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“Services”) is required to be undertaken as an external consultant firm supporting to the Ministry of Communications and Technology (MOCT) in the Federal Government of Somalia to carry out the implementation of Consulting Service for Development of a Regulatory Framework for Number Portability, Short Code Guidelines, and a Model and Architecture for the Numbering Portability System. The consultant firm will undertake all the specific required tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment. The consultancy service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within four (4) months from commencement. Request for expressions of interest (REOI) can be found at the following website: https://moct.gov.so/en/jobs/ or it can be provided upon submission of application in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below. The Ministry of Communications and Technology, FGS 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 (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). The short-listing criteria are as follows:

• Core business of the firm and at least five (5) years of proven experience in providing consultancy services related to telecommunications, legal, regulatory, and policy framework development.
• i) demonstrate successful completion of at least one (1) similar assignment involving the review, development, or implementation of telecommunications regulatory frameworks, including areas such as numbering, interconnection, consumer protection, competition regulation, or related Telecom regulatory domains. ii) demonstrated experience working with telecommunications regulatory authorities, with a strong understanding of regulatory processes, institutional arrangements, and the operational realities of the telecommunications sector. iii) demonstrate solid knowledge of international best practices and standards, including relevant ITU Recommendations applicable to numbering, number portability, and short code management.
• Experience of relevant services in an environment similar to that of Somalia; and
• The technical and managerial organization of the firm. (Provide only the structure of the organization. ( Do not provide CVs of staff ). Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“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 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 Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the address below during office hours from 8:30am to 3.30pm [Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time]; (Excluding public holidays). Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered ( in person or by e-mail ) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by March 25, 2026, at 2.00pm [Mogadishu, Somalia Local Time]. Attn: Procurement Office, EA-RDIP Project Implementation Unit (PIU) The Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT) Federal Republic of Somalia E-mail: procurement.ea-rdip@moct.gov.so Cc: dg@moct.gov.so Jamhuuriya road, Boondheere district, Mogadishu, Somalia Agency: Ministry of Communications and Technology Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 250000.0 USD