Here is the organized summary of the Invitation for Bid from TechnoServe Inc. for a Market Assessment Consultancy.
💡 TechnoServe Inc.: Invitation For Bid – Hiring a Consultant of Market Assessment of Souk Shops
TechnoServe Inc., a non-profit organization focused on harnessing the power of the private sector to alleviate poverty, is inviting bids from consultants to conduct a detailed market assessment of traditional trade (souk shops) in Addis Ababa and compare it with the Kenyan retail market.
📌 Scope of Work: Market Assessment Objectives
The consultancy will focus on the structure, challenges, and opportunities within the Addis Ababa micro-retail ecosystem. Key areas of analysis include:
| Focus Area |
Description |
| Market Size & Structure |
Understanding the overall size and geographic distribution of traditional trade (souks). |
| Operational Dynamics |
Analyzing sourcing pathways and relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers. |
| Employment & Capital |
Assessing employment, access/management of working capital, and existence of organizational structures (e.g., saving schemes, collective buying groups). |
| Digital Integration |
Identifying and evaluating existing or emerging digital solutions targeting souks and their impact. |
| Retail Ecosystem Analysis |
Understanding the structure, challenges, and opportunities of the Addis Ababa micro-retail ecosystem. |
| Comparative Analysis |
Identifying key differences and similarities between the Ethiopian and Kenyan retail markets that influence program adoption. |
| Smart Duka Localization |
Exploring opportunities to test or localize components of a Smart Duka–like model (e.g., group purchasing, training, digital enablement). |
| Feasibility & Strategy |
Evaluating regulatory, financial, and operational feasibility for a potential pilot and long-term scaling strategy. |
| Recommendations |
Providing practical recommendations for piloting, scaling, and sustaining the model aligned with local market conditions and stakeholder interests. |
📅 Submission Deadline (2025)
| Action |
Deadline |
| Closing Date of Bids |
December 10, 2025 |
🌐 Detailed Information and Documents
🏢 Contact Information
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Address: Haile G/Selassie Street, Rebecca Building, 8th Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Telephone: 251-116-630016/17, 0116 623464
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Fax: 251-116-623370
TechnoServe has the right to cancel the bid partially or fully.
