Transaction Advisory Services Consultant – Facilitation and Brokering of Commercial Partnership Deals

Details

Request for Expressions of Interest: Transaction Advisory Services Consultant – Facilitation and Brokering of Commercial Partnership Deals

Programme: Sustainable Irrigated Horticulture, Health and Business Development Programme (SIHHBDP)

Procuring Entity: Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MoFDP)

Project: Commercial Irrigated Horticulture (CIH) Project

Reference Number: SIHHBDP/CIH/C020/QCBS/2026

Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)

Assignment Duration: Approximately 60 months

Date: October 2026

1. Background

The Sustainable Irrigated Horticulture, Health and Business Development Programme (SIHHBDP-PIU), an entity of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MoFDP), mandated to oversee and implement national initiatives in irrigated horticulture, health systems strengthening, and private sector development, invites eligible and qualified consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the provision of Transaction Advisory Services.

The consultancy assignment aims to facilitate partnership deals between Anchor Farmer Investors (AFIs) and landholders in the four irrigation scheme areas under the Commercial Irrigated Horticulture (CIH) Project, namely Phamong, Tsoili-Tsoili, Manka, and Likhakeng.

The consultancy services will be procured using the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2023.

2. Scope of Work

The consulting services will facilitate and broker commercial partnership deals between Anchor Farmer Investors (AFIs) and landholders in the four irrigation scheme areas of the Commercial Irrigated Horticulture (CIH) Project.

The assignment will be implemented in three phases:

Phase 1 – Diagnostics

The Consultant shall undertake a comprehensive preliminary assessment to develop a clear understanding of the scheme environment, institutional arrangements, stakeholder interests, and readiness of the parties involved. This phase will provide the necessary insights to support the establishment of viable commercial entities within the irrigation schemes.

Phase 2 – Deal Facilitation

The Consultant shall facilitate the structuring of commercial partnerships and develop the required legal, governance, and contractual frameworks to support the establishment and operationalisation of commercial entities within the schemes.

This phase will include negotiations between the parties and the development of mutually beneficial partnership arrangements.

Phase 3 – Deal Closure and Transaction Sensitisation

The Consultant shall facilitate the finalisation and execution of partnership agreements, ensuring that all transactions are successfully concluded.

Following deal closure, the Consultant shall provide capacity-building support, stakeholder sensitisation, and operational guidance to the newly established commercial entities to promote effective governance, sustainability, and successful commencement of operations.

3. General Requirements

Interested consulting firms should:

Request the summary scope of work and submission forms (EOI-1 to EOI-4) by email from procurement@sihhbdppiu.org.ls .

Complete the provided submission forms with accurate details.

Attach any additional relevant information as needed.

Deadline for requesting the scope of work and submission forms: 17 November 2026 at 16:30 SAST (GMT+2).

4. Duration of Assignment

The assignment shall commence immediately after contract signature and is expected to take approximately sixty (60) months, or be subject to terms and conditions on duration to be agreed by the parties.

5. Shortlisting Criteria and Eligibility

5.1 Shortlisting Criteria

Interested consulting firms should provide information demonstrating their capacity and experience in the following key areas:

A. Organisational Capability

Description of the organisational structure, including reporting lines and key functional units.

Administrative arrangements and qualit