REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE ICT TRAINING TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS(FIRMS SELECTION)

REFERENCE NO.: PPPC/DMAP/05/08-2026

The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the implementation of the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP). As part of the project's capacity-building initiatives, the Government intends to apply part of the proceeds to procure consulting services for the delivery of ICT workshops and professional certification courses for Government officials and technical personnel.

Compared to several other countries in Africa, Malawi has been much slower to recognize and take necessary steps towards harnessing advantages offered by Information and communication technologies (ICT) for development and governance. Characterised by low Internet penetration, high cost and low quality of ICT services, a significant digital divide between different demographic groups, and underdeveloped human and institutional capacities, there is a realisation that citizens, businesses, and institutions are increasingly being left behind and isolated from the digital world and economy of the future. Skill shortages have contributed to deficiencies in public administration and service delivery, which has in turn contributed to an environment in which it is difficult for citizens and businesses to access public services

In order to address these capacity issues, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology through the Department of E-Government would like to ensure that technical officers at all levels in Ministries, Departments and Agencies are trained in industry-relevant courses and certifications such as Cyber security, systems development, project management, artificial intelligence, business analytics, data centre management, cloud computing and network management.

The Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC), on behalf of the Government of Malawi, hereby invites eligible and qualified training providers to submit proposals for the provision of ICT training services in accordance with the requirements set out in the Terms of Reference (TORs) and Training Plan.

Further information may be obtained from the address below during normal working hours (08:00 to 16:30 hours, local time). The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) and Training Plan are available on the PPPC website at www.pppc.mw/procurement. The TORs and Training Plan may also be requested by e-mail through procurement@pppc.mw.

Request for Proposals must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, by 16th September 2026 at 4:00pm Local Time.

The Chairperson,

Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee,

Public Private Partnership Commission

2nd Floor, Livingstone Towers

Glyn Jones Road

P.O. Box 937

Blantyre

MALAWI

Tel: +265 1 823 655; Fax : +265 1 821 248 ; E-mail : info@pppc.mw