REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES
Institution: The Inter-American Development Bank
Country: The Republic of Suriname
Project: Foreign Investment and Export Promotion Program
Sector: Trade & Investment
Abstract: Expressions of Interest for contracting a Consulting firm for Promoting Surinamese Companies at International Trade Fairs
Loan No.: 4801/OC-SU
Contract / Bid no.: SU-L1056-P00058
Deadline: May 30, 2025
The Republic of Suriname, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Foreign Investment and Export Promotion Program (FIEPP, project no. SU-L1056), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the following objectives:
To support SITA in the organization and preparation of participants at international trade fairs:
– To ensure the smooth organization and participation of SITA and selected companies at two international trade fairs
– To increase exposure of SITA at these events
– To increase the effectiveness of Surinamese companies’ participation with preshow marketing and contact with prospective buyers in their target markets
The duration of these Services is expected to last for twelve (12) months to allow for adequate planning, participation and follow up planning of events.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Specifically, Consultants should have proven experience in providing a full range of services to participation in trade fairs, especially working in the context of a national pavilion. Consultants must demonstrate successful experience of providing comprehensive organizational and promotional support for at least 3 similar within the past five (5) years. Local expertise in Suriname to liaise directly with companies and obtain graphics and pictures would be considered an asset.
The Expression of Interest (EOI) does not have a specific format or template, but should include:
i. a properly signed Letter of Interest (LOI) from the firm to participate in the assignment;
ii. profile of the firm (including evidence of the requisite expertise and skills);
iii. list of similar assignments executed during the last five (5) years;
iv. proof of legal status of the firm.
Short lists shall comprise firms with a wide geographic spread not fewer than five (5) and not more than eight (8) eligible firms (GN-2350-15).
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN-2350-15 and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. For the purpose of establishing the short list, the nationality of a firm is that of the country in which it is legally incorporated or constituted and in the case of Joint Venture, the nationality of the firm appointed to represent it.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Policies.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 15.00 hours Suriname Time (SRT).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form by email to the address
fiepp-bids@sita.sr by May 30, 2025 before 15.00 hours SRT.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation
Attn: Ms. Melissa Chin, Program Manager
Program Execution Unit
Foreign Investment and Export Promotion Program
Address: Suriname Investment & Trade Agency (SITA)
Brokopondolaan #97, Corner Mr. Jagernath Lachmonstraat,
Paramaribo, Suriname
