World Bank and UN Development Business Service Procurement for Tonga's Health Sector Support Project

The Government of Tonga has received a $10.94 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the country's health sector through the Health Sector Support Project. The project aims to strengthen health care financing, improve health information management, and enhance the quality of Vaiola Hospital. The World Bank and UN Development Business will conduct procurement for goods, works, and consulting services, inviting bidders from eligible countries. The project's focus on healthcare financing, information management, and hospital quality will have a significant impact on Tonga's healthcare system.

Key Takeaways:

• The Health Sector Support Project in Tonga aims to strengthen health care financing, improve health information management, and enhance Vaiola Hospital's quality.
• The project received a $10.94 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA).
• Procurement for goods, works, and consulting services will be conducted through the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits.
• Consulting services will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.
• The project includes components such as strengthening health care financing, improving health information management, and improving Vaiola Hospital's quality.
• Interested bidders and consultants can contact the address provided to receive invitations to bid or expression of interest advertisements.
• The project management unit will provide project implementation functions, including management, monitoring, and coordination of project activities.

Statistics:

• Credit amount: $10.94 million
• Eligible countries for bidding: Specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits
• Consulting services selection guidelines: World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers
• Project duration: Not specified
• Funding source: International Development Association (IDA)
• Notice number: WB1435-634/04

Sources:

• World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html, January 1995)
• World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html, January 1997)
• UN Development Business No. 607 (31 May 2003)