Development Expertise Center
Invitation for Bid

Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a National Civil Society Organization (CSO) that aspires to see all children and Youth Wellbeing fostered. The organization has five major program areas; Child well-being and Education Development, Gender and Life Skill Development; Employable Skill Development, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Emergency Response programs. DEC works different Regions of Ethiopia: Afar, Amhara, Benshangul Gumuz, Gambela, Oromia , Tigray, South West and Addis Ababa City Administration.

In line with its mission, DEC seeks to procure Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) for the PlayMatters 3.0 (PM3.0) project, funded by The LEGO Foundation through Plan International. The project supports pre-primary and primary school children in Alemwatch Refugee Settlement and host communities in Dabat Woreda, Amhara Region, by strengthening early literacy, numeracy, well-being, and school readiness through child-centred Learning through Play (LtP) approaches, while promoting the sustainable integration of LtP into the education system.

Therefore, all interested and eligible bidders who are capable, qualified, and technically competent and have a valid license for the current Ethiopian FY can submit their Documents.

Note that:

• a. Bidders can collect Specifications and Quantities from the Coordination Office. The Supplier Should Have a Renewed License for the Year
• b. Development Expertise Centre reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
• c. Late applying for bids will not be accepted
• d. Bidders should indicate the price includes VAT.
• e. Each item is submitted in a Separate Sealed Envelope.
• f. 2% CPO from the Total Bid Submission.

Bids should be submitted only between 18 October 2026 and 26 October 2026.

Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at 10:30 am (4:30 local time) on October 26, 2026, at the DEC Office.

For more information, please get in touch with the DEC Coordination Office
Address: +251 116189184/85

Development Expertise Center (DEC)