Opportunities

Business training program and support for the formalization of merchants in Santa Tecla and La Libertad

Opportunity details

Country:El Salvador
Sector: Business
Start date: Friday, November 6, 2026
End date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Description

The Republic of El Salvador has requested financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Comprehensive Program for Urban Regeneration and Sustainable Revitalization of Municipal Markets in Santa Tecla and La Libertad and intends to use part of the proceeds to finance this consultancy. The operation is ES-L1172 and the loan agreement is 6041/OC-ES.

The National Directorate of Municipal Works (DOM) invites eligible consulting firms to submit expressions of interest to develop a business training program and support for the formalization of merchants in the municipal markets of Santa Tecla and La Libertad, within the framework of urban revitalization and the strengthening of local commercial activities.

The services include the instructional design and implementation of a business training program, including training content, literacy and digital accessibility, linkage with tourism potential, and individualized technical assistance in commercial establishments. They also include a program to support the formalization of merchants, the transfer of skills to the Directorate of National Markets (DMN), inclusion measures for women merchants, and the preparation of reports and reports.

Selection will be made in accordance with the IDB's consulting policies. Firms will be required to demonstrate relevant general and specific experience through documentation supporting previous work. Partnerships and sub-consultancies are allowed to strengthen qualifications, and the shortlist will include between five and eight eligible firms. Electronic submission of expressions of interest is allowed.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.