Overview
Governments that borrow from the World Bank under Investment Project Financing require access to a diverse range of international and domestic suppliers who deliver the civil works, goods, and services needed to achieve successful project outcomes. This demand provides billions of dollars’ worth of business opportunities for companies of all sizes.
For procurement under Investment Project Financing, the borrowing government entity is the buyer, not the World Bank. The World Bank provides oversight in accordance with the Procurement Framework. When identifying opportunities to bid on contracts in projects financed by the World Bank, it is important to target opportunities and markets that reflect your business offering and experience.
A guidance note for suppliers provides a comprehensive overview of the World Bank and the process for identifying business opportunities. This note also explains the process for supplying goods and services directly to the World Bank Group for its own operations – referred to as Corporate Procurement.
Finding Business Opportunities- E-Learning for Suppliers on World Bank Operations Procurement
Through our learning modules and materials, suppliers will learn about the Bank’s Procurement Framework, how the World Bank is trying to increase supplier participation, how to find opportunities, tips for bidding and much more.
- Finding Business Opportunities: e-Learning for Suppliers on World Bank Operations Procurement (requires registration)
- Instructions for registering for and accessing World Bank Open Learning Campus (OLC) e-Learning modules
Please visit the Learning page for a detailed list of relevant e-learning options and other resources.
Business Opportunities
Obtain information on current opportunities to supply goods, civil works, consulting, or non-consulting services in projects financed by the World Bank:
- Current Opportunities
- Procurement Notices - including both current and archived
- Subscribe to the Bank’s free Email Alerts
Resources to Get Started
- Where we work: Explore the regions and countries where the World Bank operates. This site provides detailed information about each country and relevant contact information.
- World Bank Procurement Application: Available on both Android and iOS platforms, this application shares real time procurement data, contract awards and procurement notices.
- Project Pipeline: Use the Projects & Operations website or the Project Maps website to search for World Bank Projects by their status (Active / Pipeline).
- Country Partnership Framework: Review country-driven development strategies and identify current and planned projects through this website.
