GOVERNMENT OF KENYA. Issue Date :20 November 2018 Closing Date 28 December 2018, at 10.00am.

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1 GOVERNMENT OF KENYA Vision Be the leader in transforming Kenya into a regional ICT hub and a globally competitive digital economy Expression of Interest Consultancy Services to Undertake a Review of the ICT Authority Activities and to Develop Strategic Plan ICTA/EOI/1/ Issue Date :20 November 2018 Closing Date 28 December 2018, at 10.00am Mission To champion and harness ICT for efficient and effective public service delivery, wealth creation and well-being of Kenyans The Information and Communications Technology Authority P.O. Box Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: , Website:

2 Contents INTRODUCTION... 3 SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT... 4 IMPORTANTS NOTES TO THE CANDIDATE... 5 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS... 5 QUESTIONAIRE... 6 PART A GENERAL INFORMATION... 6 PART B FINANCIAL INFORMATION... 7 PART D REFERENCES... 8 PART E ELIGIBILITY... 9 PART F EXPERIENCE PART G CERTIFICATION PART H SHORTLISTING

3 INTRODUCTION The ICT Authority is a public agency entrusted by the Government of Kenya to provide information and communication technology advisory and consultancy services to the public service. Created through Legal Notice 183 of 2013, the Authority is charged with the broad mandate to entails enforce ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication, promote ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Master plan The authority also provides consultancy service in development and implementation of business applications in MCDAs. The mandate of the Authority as stipulated in the Legal Notice include: i) Set and enforce ICT standards and guidelines for human resource, infrastructure, processes, systems and technology for the public office and public service ii) Deploy and manage all ICT staff in the public service iii) Facilitate and regulate the design, implementation and use of ICTs in the public service iv) Promote ICT Literacy and Capacityv) Promote E Government Servicesvi) Facilitate optimal electronic form, electronic record and equipment use in the public service. vii) Promote ICT Innovation and Enterprise viii) Facilitate the establishment, development and Maintenance of secure ICT Infrastructure and Systemsix) Promote ICT innovation and enterprise x) Establish, develop and maintain secure ICT infrastructure and systems xi) Supervise the design, development and implementation of critical ICT projects across the public service xii) Implement and manage the Kenya National Spatial Data initiative The Authority has also been the implementing agent of key national projects namely the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP), and the Presidential Digital Talents Programme (PDTP). Please read through this document carefully and provide the requested information together with ALL the required supporting documents. 3

4 SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The overall objective of the assignment is to undertake a review of the Authority s activities during the Strategic Plan period, review the national and sectoral policy and development plan documents and develop the strategic plan for the Authority. The specific objectives include: i. To review the extent of achievement of the goals and objectives of the Strategic ii. Plan and identify key lessons learned by the Authority from implementing this plan. To coordinate the process of envisioning a strategic direction, collating and reviewing information and content necessary for the preparation and successful completion of the ICTA Strategic Plan for the period iii. To develop a Strategic Plan for the Authority covering the 2019/ /23 iv. financial years. To ensure successful completion approval by the management and Board of Directors and dissemination of the Strategic Plan. The objective of this expression of interest is to shortlist eligible firms with proven capability to develop a robust Strategic Plan for the Authority. Completed EOI documents in plain sealed envelopes, marked Expression of Interest Consultancy Services to Undertake a Review of the ICT Authority Activities and to Develop Strategic Plan (ICTA/EOI/1/ ) and addressed to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer ICT AUTHORITY, 12 FLOOR Telposta Towers- Kenyatta Avenue P.O. BOX , NAIROBI, KENYA. procurement@ict.go.ke Website : Completed EOI documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the EOI number and name and deposited in the Tender Box at ICT Authority, Main Door on 12th Floor Telposta Towers- Kenyatta avenue entrance or mailed to the following address: 4

5 IMPORTANTS NOTES TO THE CANDIDATE a. The questionnaire is to be fully and comprehensively completed in all respects b. All documents must be submitted in English Language c. If insufficient space has been provided on the questionnaire for the answers, please provide the answers as supplementary on separate sheets. d. Please note that by responding to this questionnaire you accept that all answers provided are legally binding and should the need arise, may be used as evidence in a court of law. Further, ICTA reserves the right without further recourse to verify at its own cost the accuracy of any answers provided herein. e. Applicants to kindly note that this does not amount to any contractual obligation on the part of ICTA, and that ICTA is not obliged to invite tenders/proposals/quotations from any or all who express interest by responding to this EOI process. f. Applicants will meet all cost associated with preparation and submission of their applications g. Any information given and later found to be incorrect shall lead to disqualification of the Applicant h. The completed document shall be signed off and initialed by Director/Partner of the Organization and rubber stamped on each page and signed on the last page in the space provided i. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of the Applicant. j. Late submission will not be acceptable. Any application (s) received after the date of closure will be considered as late and disqualified. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS You shall be required to attach the following mandatory documents where applicable; 1. Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership deed/business registration for sole proprietorship. 2. Trading Certificate where applicable 3. Pin Certificate 4. Certificate of registration with relevant regulatory authorities or regulator s license where applicable 5. VAT registration certificate 6. Tax Compliance Certificate 7. List of Directors 8. List of shareholders The documents must be provided in the order in which they appear in the above list. Failure to provide any of the above documents will lead to disqualification. 5

6 The following additional information is required; 1 Details of relevant experience in similar services 2 References from other organizations that have received services from the supplier in the past. 3 The organization structure 4 Details of establishment (office location) 5 Details of capacity (number of staff, equipment and other relevant resources) 6 CV s of Senior Staff 7 Certificate of membership of professional organizations if applicable 8 Details for professional indemnity cover 9 A copy of the latest audited financial statements/certified bank statements for the past 6 months QUESTIONAIRE PART A GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Name of Organization 2 Postal Address P.O Box..Code.. 3 Physical location of Business Premises Town. Street Building Name Floor 4 Contacts Telephone. Fax No.. Website 5 Nature of Organization (e.g. Sole Proprietorship, Public Limited Company, Partnership etc.) 6 Names of the Proprietor, Directors or Partners - Proprietor 1. - Partnership Public Limited Company

7 7 Business Operations Year established. Duration of Business Operation. 8 Company Registration No. ( Attach Copy) Number.. 9 VAT Registration No. (Attach Copy) PIN 10 State Credit Period ( Minimum proposed is 30 days) Number.. No. Number.. Attached copy? Yes 11 Contact Person Job Title. 12 Registration with Regulatory relevant bodies Registration Body.. Category of Registration PART B FINANCIAL INFORMATION Banker Financial Information in Kshs. Annual Turnover Name of the Bank Branch Actual: Previous TWO years 1 2 Total Assets Current Assets Total Liabilities Current Liabilities Profits before Taxes Profits after Taxes 7

8 PART D REFERENCES Provide contact details for three referees for previous/current work that is similar or the same to the one now applied for. Note that the referees may be contacted without further reference to you. ( Attach documentary evidence of existence of the contract) How Many references are you indicating? ( Tick one) A Have you previously been contracted by ICTA? (Tick one) YES NO Describe the contract and nature of works When.and for how Long. B 1. Others Organization Name Contact Name and Position Office & Mobile Tel No. Address Service provided.. 2. Organization Name Contact Name and Position Office & Mobile Tel No. Address Service provided 3. Organization Name Contact Name and Position Office & Mobile Tel No. Address Service provided 8

9 PART E ELIGIBILITY Do any of the following apply to your Organization, or to (any of) the Director(s)/Partners/Proprietor(s) Have you or your principals been subject of Yes/No If Yes give details legal proceedings for insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership or your business activities suspended for related reasons? Has been convicted of a criminal offence related to business or professional conduct Yes/No If Yes give details Have you had any contracts terminated for poor performance in the last five years, or any contracts where damages have been claimed by the contracting authority/client? Have you fulfilled your obligations to pay taxes and social security contributions for the last three years? Yes/No Yes/No If yes give details 9

10 PART F EXPERIENCE A) How many years has your firm been engaged in the business? b) Describe nature of work performed by your firm c) How many years of experience have you had in the type of work described in (b) above? d) State the labour force engaged at any one time by your firm Maximum Minimum.. PART G CERTIFICATION I/We do hereby state: - 1. That the information given is correct in all respects 2. We acknowledge that the expression of interest is not a contractual agreement between us and the ICT Authority but rather a right to submit tenders. Full Name: Designation/position: Signature: Date: Company Stamp PART H SHORTLISTING Only candidates scoring 80% and will be shortlisted. S.no Criteria Description Maximum Score 1. Qualifications of Technical Staff Years of relevant experience (for subject matter experts 50 Technical/professional qualification Diversity of skills (related to the sector) within senior management team 2. Experience/ability/capacity in providing similar services in the past Experience/ability/capacity in providing similar services in the past Number of staff Relevant 10 30

11 assignments Number of years of firm existence Awards and recognitions 3. Reference and reputation Type and caliber of clients 20 served by the firm Total