RFQ: Development of a National Maritime Transportation Policy for Antigua and Barbuda

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified technical consultant to provide technical assistance to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda with regard to the development of a National Maritime Transportation Policy.

The National Maritime Transportation Policy is expected to define the Vision, Principles, Goals and Objectives and policy guidance for the future development and management of the countries’ maritime transportation industry in accordance with international best practice, and the domestic, regional and international regulatory framework.

This short-term consultancy will include liaising with the Commonwealth Secretariat, identifying and engaging with government and other relevant stakeholders in the maritime transportation industry in the country, preparing the first draft of the policy, supporting and planning the delivery of a national stakeholder workshop and consultation, and the delivery of a final draft national maritime transportation policy.

The consultancy is open to individual consultants or a consultancy firm, providing they remain within the total budget allocation.

Please apply for this contract by submitting the Quote Submission Documents, CV, concise cover letter (1-2 pages) and Pricing to [email protected] by 17:00 GMT, 17 February 2023.

The cover letter should include the candidate’s / team’s relevant expertise and experience in line with the Qualifications & Competencies specifications outlined in the TOR along with the bid amount. Bids must include all relevant fees and taxes, which in total cannot exceed the maximum amount (£12,000).

Evaluation will be based on both competency and cost. Where submissions are similar in quality, preference will be given to consultants that are Commonwealth citizens or entities registered in a Commonwealth country.