Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Disaster Management & Relief
Agency : Department of Disaster Management
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director
Procuring Entity Code : -
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Internal Audit (Firm)
EOI Ref. No. : 51.01.0000.000.019.01.0102.26-174 SF-3A
Date : 21/04/2026

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Consultants Qualifications Selection (CQS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget GOB
Development Partners : World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : BCRSR Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 14/05/2026 12: 30 PM
Publication Date : 23/04/2026

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The assignment is to help improve Project operations by installing a systematic, disciplined approach through evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk and fiduciary management, control and governance under the BCRSR Project for a period of 24 months (July 2026 to June 2028). Such The objective could be achieved by examining, evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of the Project’s control environment of individual audit assignments for the period. Primary objectives of the consultancy would be to review and report on reliability of the existing financial management system and financial data, adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting, financial and operational controls, Internal control systems: completeness, written instructions, effective implementation and frequency of review and updating, assess the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of operations, provide recommendations for improving system and activities in the project. The Building Community Resilience & Self-Reliance (BCRSR) Project on behalf of DDM now invites eligible organizations (“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. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : . Applicants must demonstrate their capacity and capability to perform the tasks outlined below: a) The Firm should have at least 10 years of overall experience. b) Specific experience in conducting at least one Internal Audit work, particularly with government and/or donor-funded projects with contract value more than 40.00 (Forty) Lac on development programs targeting poor and low-income populations in Bangladesh (Cox’s Bazar will be given preference) within the last 5 (Five) years. c) Experience in auditing at least one safety net program will be considered an added advantage. d) Demonstrated technical, financial and managerial capability, including a list of experts with their qualifications and experience e) A detailed list of in-house key professional staff must be submitted. f) All necessary compliance documents must be provided: Relevant documentation such as Valid Trade License, VAT Registration Certificate, completion certificate of specific experience, TIN Certificate, and updated Income Tax Return Certificate and Audited financial statements for last 03 (three) years.
Other Details (if applicable) : 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” Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations"'), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications-based Selection (CQS) Method lump-sum based set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : (Mohammad Nazmul Abedin)
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Disaster Management Building (Level-7) 92-93 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : -, Fax : , Email :
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders