Feasibility Study for the E-Parliament System and Parliament Website Revamping

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Country:Rwanda of the Assignment:Recruitment of an Individual National Consultant to conduct the Feasibility Study for the E-Parliament System and Parliament Website RevampingPeriod of assignment/services:60working days in 3 monthsA.Office/Unit/ProjectTheParliamentofRwandaisthecountry’ssupremelegislativeauthority,responsibleformakinglaws, overseeing government activities, and representing the interests of the people. It operates under a bicameralsystemcomposedoftwochambers:theChamberofDeputiesandtheSenate.TheParliament plays a key role in shaping national policy, promoting good governance, and ensuring accountability and transparency within public institutions. Through its legislative and oversight functions, it contributes to Rwanda’s vision of sustainable development, democracy, and the rule of law.Buildingonitscommitmenttoinnovationandefficiency,theParliamentofRwandaisembarkingona comprehensive digital transformation journey aimed at modernizing its legislative processes and improving service delivery. This initiative seeks to leverage digital technologies and artificial intelligence(AI)toenhancetransparency,streamlineparliamentaryoperations,strengthendata-driven decision-making, andfoster greater citizen engagement.By adoptingAItoolsanddigitalsystems,the Parliament aims to become a model of smart governance—responsive, efficient, and aligned with Rwanda’s national vision for a knowledge-based economy.IncollaborationwiththeRwandaInformationSocietyAuthority(RISA),theParliamentdevelopedthe draft Terms of Reference (ToR) three years ago to guide the design and implementation of an e- Parliament system. The initiative aimed to leverage digital technologies to enhance legislative efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement.Given the rapid evolution of digital technologies and the increasing demand for smarter governance solutions, it has become necessary to update the ToR and augment them with system design for the future e-Parliament Platform. The proposedFeasibility Study and Designwill identify institutional, technological,andprocessgaps;evaluatereadinessforimplementation;andproposeanupdatedsystem architectureand implementationroadmap.Theoutputswillform the foundationfora modern,secure, and scalable e-Parliament system aligned with current and future technological standards. In additiontoconductingtheFeasibilityStudyandDesign,theconsultantwillalsorevamptheexistingwebsiteof the Parliament.RationaleThe proposed Feasibility Study seeks to assess institutional readiness, identify technological and capacity gaps, and design an updated, future-proof e-Parliament system architecture aligned with Rwanda’s national digital transformation agenda and UNDP’s Digital Strategy (2022–2025). This initiativealignswithRwanda’sVision2050,theNationalStrategyforTransformation(NST1),andthe Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), by strengthening thecapacityofParliamenttodeliverinclusive,transparent,andaccountablegovernancethroughdigital innovation. Acomprehensive feasibility study will ensure that the e-Parliament system:•Strengthensinstitutionalgovernanceandaccountability.•Enhancesaccesstolegislativeinformationandpublicparticipation.•Improvesoperationalefficiencyandinter-institutionalcoordination;and•Ensureslong-termsustainabilitythroughappropriatetechnology choicesandcapacitybuilding.The feasibility study and design phase is therefore critical to inform a sound investment decision,ensuringthatsubsequent implementationis evidence-basedand cost-effective.Thecurrent engagementiscombinedwithanurgentrevampingoftheParliamentwebsitetoensurethatthefoundationaldigital presence and information are provided while waiting for the full eParliament system to be in place.B.ObjectiveoftheAssignmentB.1.MainobjectiveThe main objective of the assignment is to conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Study to inform the development of a new, future-ready e-Parliament system.B.2.SpecificobjectivesContactsLinksUNSPSC codesEmail address:procurement.rw@undp.orgSurname:Procurement UnitLinkhttps://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=TUW16eK6qcr64cJBxATKMoYCOHny7FmchTkUHIA1Tf3NyDgWiZn5%2BlRu6w%3D%3DSupplier Registrationhttps://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=40823UNDP Procurement Notices Adhttps://procurement-notices.undp.org/sharepoint/login.cfmPlease click on this link before accessing the Negotiation Document(s) linkhttps://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-RWA-00309Negotiation Document(s)https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation_dlink.cfm?nego_id=40823Direct link to Quantum NegotiationCollapse allExpand allJ-Services80000000-Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services80110000-Human resources services80111700-Personnel recruitment80111701-Staff recruiting services80111702-Reference or background check services80111703-Resume or curriculum vitae screening services80111704-Permanent marketing staff needs80111705-Permanent machinist personnel80111706-Permanent clerical or administrative assistance80111707-Permanent technical staffing needs80111708-Permanent financial staffing needs80111709-Permanent medical staff needs80111710-Permanent legal staffing needs80111711-Permanent information technology software developers80111712-Permanent information technology networking specialists80111713-Permanent information technology systems or database administrators80111714-Permanent drivers80111715-Permanent professional staff80111716-Permanent information technology staffing needs80111717-Employee physical screening service80111718-Employee skill testing and assessment service80111719-Employee psychometric testing service93000000-Politics and Civic Affairs Services93160000-Taxation93161600-Taxes other than income tax93161603-Value added tax VAT

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