Ghana Safety Net Project Awards XOF 90.43 Million Consultancy Contract Under World Bank–Funded Program

Accra, Ghana

Ghana has announced a contract award under the Ghana Productive Safety Net Project 2, reinforcing efforts to strengthen social protection systems through targeted institutional and technical support. The award forms part of a World Bank–financed initiative aimed at improving programme management, evaluation, and service delivery for vulnerable communities.

Contract Overview

According to the contract award notice published on December 3, 2025, the consultancy contract was awarded following a Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) process. The assignment relates to technical support for dossier management and evaluation activities, contributing to effective implementation and oversight under the wider safety net framework.

• Project: Ghana Productive Safety Net Project 2

• Project ID - P175588

• Procurement Method - Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS)

• Contract Duration - 12 months

• Award Notification Date - February 7, 2024

• Financing - World Bank / IDA

• Project Location - Ghana

Awarded Firm and Financials

The contract has been awarded to ABS Services, a Benin-based consulting firm with experience in project management support and institutional evaluation. The firm achieved the highest technical ranking, meeting the minimum qualifying score and securing first place in the evaluation.

• Final Evaluated Price - XOF 55.28 million

• Signed Contract Price - XOF 90.43 million (CFA Franc BCEAO)

• Technical Score - 20/20

• Rank - 1

Beneficial ownership disclosures indicate that Serge Abihona holds a significant ownership stake, in line with World Bank transparency requirements.

Strategic Importance

The awarded consultancy is expected to support improved governance, monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms under Ghana’s social safety net programmes. Such interventions are critical to ensuring accountability, efficient resource utilisation, and measurable outcomes for poverty reduction initiatives.

This tender result also highlights continued regional participation by West African consulting firms in World Bank–funded government contracts, reflecting growing cross-border expertise in development projects.

Outlook

With the contract now in force, implementation activities are expected to proceed over the next year. Additional procurement packages under Ghana’s safety net and social protection programmes are anticipated as reforms continue to scale nationwide.

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