TENDER ADVERTISEMENT: PROVISION OF SERVICE

1. BACKGROUND

Organization for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Initiative (OSSEDI) was established in 26th May, 2004 with the main mandate of enhancing effective participation of the civil society in social and economic development issues of Malawi. Its mission is to support the poor and marginalized members of the communities through an innovative and participatory development process which are critical to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

To support the implementation of the programmes, OSSEDI Invites bids from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the following:

• Lot 1: External Financial Audit Services (2026 – 2028)

o Scope: Provision of independent financial audit services for a period of three (3) consecutive fiscal years covering 2026, 2027, and 2028.

o Eligibility: Recognized chartered accounting firms registered with the relevant national accounting board/institute.

2. Eligibility Criteria & Requirements

Interested bidders must include the following in their submission:

• Valid Business Registration / Incorporation Certificate

• Tax Clearance and VAT Registration Certificates

• Proven relevant experience with at least Two (2) signed completion certificates/references for similar service

• Key personnel qualifications

• Professional audit body membership/accreditation

3. Bid document may be obtained upon payment of non-refundable fee of MK 15,000 deposited into the following bank account details: OSSEDI Malawi Operations, National Bank, Account Number 1010833007

Collection of Bid Document containing terms of reference may be requested via email at: procurement@ossedi-malawi.org during official working hours upon production of deposit slip starting from Friday, 02 October 2026.

4. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

• Lot 1

Submission deadline: 30 October 2026 at 12:00 noon

Bid opening: 30 October 2026 at 12:30PM

• The bid opening will be OSSEDI Malawi Office, Area 38, Plot Number 3, Bypass, Katete Road, Lilongwe,

OSSEDI Malawi Office

Area 38, Plot Number 3, Bypass, Katete Road, Lilongwe, Malawi

For enquiries, please contact: 0892792453

Late submission will not be accepted.