CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRM TO AUDIT POLICIES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS FOR DEVOLUTION

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVOLUTION TENDER SEPTEMBER 2025 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRM SELECTION)

1. The Government of Kenya (GoK) has received funding from the World Bank towards the cost of Second
   Kenya Devolution Support Program KDSP-II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments
   under the contract for consulting services.
   The objective of the consultancy is to undertake audit of policies, laws, and regulations on devolution
   with respect to:
   (i) Evaluate national and county governments legislations, policies, and regulations to identify provisions
   that are inconsistent with the devolved system of government;
   (ii) Examine county-specific laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks to pinpoint inconsistencies
   with the national level laws, regulations and policies that obstruct the efficient functioning of
   devolved governance and service delivery;
   (iii) Identify impediments to devolution by analyzing how national and county-level legal and policy
   frameworks interact, highlighting specific barriers—such as overlaps, ambiguities, or misalignments
   that impede the operationalization of Kenya’s devolved system.
   (iv) Review findings, recommendations, and implementation status of prior studies, such as the
   IGRTC legislative gap analysis of 94 pieces of legislation, to inform and enhance strategies for
   implementing the planned audit recommendations
   (v) Recommend actionable amendments or strategies to address identified impediments, ensuring
   that national and county laws and policies enhance intergovernmental coordination, institutional
   performance, and the overall effectiveness of devolution.
2. The consulting services contract is envisaged to take a total of two months from the contract commencement
   date.
3. The terms of reference are available on The Public Procurement Information Portal
   https://tenders.go.ke, and the State Department for Devolution Website https://www.devolution.
   go.ke,
4. 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” Procurement Regulations revised September
   2023, 5th edition, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
5. The State Department for Devolution now invites eligible consultants (Firms) to submit Expressions of
   interest for consideration. Interested consultants must provide information demonstrating that they
   have the required qualifications and relevant experience to provide the services.
6. A firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection method/ procedures
   set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.
7. Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 0900 to 1700 East
   African Time (EAT) Monday through Friday, excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400 EAT) and public holidays.
8. Interested Consultants should submit their Expression of Interest, in a written form to the address
   below clearly marked: Consulting Services- Firm to Audit Policies, Laws, and Regulations for
   Devolution Reference No. KE-SDD-438548-CS-CQS and addressed (in person, or mail, or by e-mail)
   to;

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