Deadline: 21-Aug-2017 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

It is for the development of a tentative business plan for a back-up medicines supply system for public health facilities in the Kailahun and Koinadugu districts.
The consultant is expected to conduct interviews with stakeholders (including those in the two districts) and review existing documentation from various sources, with the goal of: 1, dentifying the list of medicines that is offered through the back-up system
2, Identifying the manufacturers of these medicines that are already licensed in Sierra Leone and verifying the quality standards
3, Identifying potential service providers for the back up system
4, Quantifying the potential demand based on the best possible assumptions of consumption/need and availability in the public supply chain
5, Comparing pros and cons of different pricing/compensation models for a contract with private importers
6, Addressing issues of financing for buffer stock
7, Finding solutions to ensure timely payment.

Based on the findings, a business plan is expected.

See full tender here: Exploring options for a back-up supply system for essential medicines in Sierra Leone

eConsultant2 website: https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org

Tender notification: # 1248837

Assignment Countries:

– Sierra Leone