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Terms of Reference (TOR) for Renewing 81 Microsoft 365 Business Standard Subscription Licenses for First Consult

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: August 25, 2025

Job Description

BACKGROUND

First Consult is a leading economic development consulting firm implementing projects in Ethiopia. Founded in 2006, First Consult has grown to design and implement projects across the agriculture, manufacturing and service sectors. Our multidisciplinary teams combine a capacity to execute with a clarity of the local context. We have delivered at-scale real impact in terms of jobs & wealth creation, business formation & growth, and investment attraction & mobilization.

First Consult PLC seeks to engage a qualified service provider to provide 81 Microsoft 365 licenses for our existing tenants. This TOR outlines the scope of work, requirements, and evaluation criteria for selecting the service provider.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this TOR is to engage a qualified service provider to provide First Consult with the renewal of 81 Microsoft 365 licenses.

SCOPE OF WORK

The selected supplier will be responsible for:

  • Renewing the existing Microsoft 365 Business Standard subscription licenses.
  • Ensuring the renewed licenses are available on our portal.

DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE

The service provider will be responsible for the following deliverables:

  • Renewed 81 Microsoft 365 Business Standard subscription licenses.
  • Confirmation of license availability on our portal.
  • The deliverables are expected to be delivered immediately upon award.

About You

SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Service provider must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be an authorized Microsoft reseller/partner.
  • Proven track record of renewing/providing Microsoft 365 licenses.
  • Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
  • legal documents (renewed business license, TIN and VAT registration certificates)

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested service providers are required to submit the following:

  • Company Profile: Overview of the company, including experience and qualifications.
  • Financial Proposal: Detailed cost breakdown.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Compliance with the scope of work.
  • Supplier’s experience and track record. (Past performance and references).
  • Price competitiveness.
Required Skills
  • Time management
  • Analytical skills
  • Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving

How to Apply

The deadline for proposal submissions is on or before August 25, 2025. Credentials and financial proposals must be submitted separately in PDF format via email to: bids2@firstconsultet.com with the subject- “Proposal for M365 license Renewal”.

INFORMATION

For any inquiries regarding this TOR, please send an email to : otegegn@firstconsultet.com with subject-Microsoft 365 license renewal before August 19, 2025, until 5:00PM (UTC+3:00).

N:B: First Consult reserves the right to reject the bid fully or partially.