Consultancy for the Evaluation and Modernization of Cabo Verde’s Fisheries Statistical System. — Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development in Cabo Verde Project

REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS UNIDADE DE GESTÃO DE PROJETOS ESPECIAIS REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) COUNTRY: CABO VERDE PROJECT: Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development in Cabo Verde Project Credit No.: IDA-75370 PROJECT ID No.: P176981 Notice Number: REOI – 100/RTBED/UGPE/2026 Date: July 07, 2026 Assignment Title: Consultancy for the Evaluation and Modernization of Cabo Verde’s Fisheries Statistical System 1. The Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde has received from the International Development Association – IDA/ World Bank (hereafter named “World Bank”), a Credit (hereinafter called “Credit”) toward the costs of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development in Cabo Verde Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The objective of the Project is to increase diversity and resiliency in the tourism offering and SME participation in tourism-related value chains in targeted destinations. 2. The objective of this Consulting Service (“the Service”) aims to modernize the current system in line with global best practices and international standards. The consultant will work with IMar and relevant stakeholders to develop a phased and modernized statistical system for a comprehensive and integrated fisheries data management system that supports marine governance, food security, climate resilience, and economic diversification. This includes strengthening data collection and analysis across biological, catch, effort, technical, and socioeconomic dimensions, ensuring the system is fit for both national needs and international obligations. Based on this assessment, a new, modern digital operational tool for the Fisheries Statistical System should be proposed. 3. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be requested by the email address below, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM (local time), during working days, or can be found published at the following websites: https://ugpe.gov.cv/concursos?projeto=P1769811 e https://www.mf.gov.cv/web/mf/outras-publicacoes . 4. The Management Unit for Special Project (UGPE) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the service. Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the service. Relevant material submitted by the firm must not exceed 30 pages, overall. 5. The shortlisting criteria are: Core business and years in the related business; Relevant Consultant’s experience for this assignment; Specific experience in Cabo Verde or in countries with similar conditions or context of Cabo Verde; Technical and managerial organization of the firm. 6. Key Experts will not be evaluated at this shortlisting stage. 7. The attention of interested firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest published on the World Bank website. 8. 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 9. A consultant will be selected under the Quality And Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated September 2025. 10. Interested Consultants may obtain further information in written format, only through the emails address below, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. (local time), during working days. Email: Madelene.david@mf.gov.cv; Karine.tavares@mf.gov.cv; adilma.silva@mf.gov.cv C/c: Nuno.gomes@mf.gov.cv; Vladimir.fonseca@mf.gov.cv; 11. Expressions of interest must be delivered in the English, to the address below, or by e-mail indicating the title of the assignment and the name of the project, by July 21, 2026. Unidade de Gestão de Projetos Especiais | Ministério das Finanças Attn: Nuno Gomes – UGPE Coordinator Avenida Amilcar Cabral, Ex. Edifício do BCV, 4º Andar, Plateau, C.P. nº 145, Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde Tel: + 238 - 261 7584/261-6198 Email: Madelene.david@mf.gov.cv; Karine.tavares@mf.gov.cv ; adilma.silva@mf.gov.cv C/c: Nuno.gomes@mf.gov.cv; vladimir.fonseca@mf.gov.cv;