GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA
Department of the Public Service
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
Project: Caribbean Digital Transformation Project
Loan No.: IDA-66820
Assignment Title: Consultancy for the Development of Government ICT Standards and National Digital Policies for the Government of Saint Lucia
Reference No.: LC-DPS-470064-CS-QCBS
The Government of Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) aim to support the Government of Saint Lucia in advancing its digital transformation agenda by establishing Government ICT standards and formulating National Digital Policies in order to provide a strategic and technical foundation for enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure, public service delivery, and overall economic growth. The services are expected to be carried out in Saint Lucia and remotely over a period of 45 weeks with an estimated commencement date of February 2026.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
The Department of the Public Service of Saint Lucia 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. The shortlisting criteria are as follows:
a.At least seven (7) years of overall consulting experience in policy and standards development and digital transformation strategies.
b.At least one (1) successfully completed similar assignment in the last five (5) years.
c.Demonstrated experience in implementing digital strategies and designing capacitybuilding initiatives, including training and user-friendly documentation for public sector personnel.
d.Proven experience in developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for ICT policies or digital transformation projects.
e.Experience working with government agencies, with a focus on small island developing states (SIDS) or Caribbean contexts.
f.Familiarity with regional organizations such as CARICOM and the OECS and their digital policies and frameworks.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
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” dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“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 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.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost- Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 am to 4: 40 pm, Monday to Friday.
Please Note: The deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest has been extended
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by midnight, EST, Thursday 23rd October, 2025.
Caribbean Digital Transformation Project
Division of Public Sector Modernization
Department of Public Service
Bourbon Street,
Castries,
Saint Lucia
Attention: Project Manager
Email: slu.cardpt@gmail.com, copied to sheralin.monrose@govt.lc
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