Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a Strategic Planning Facilitator who will facilitate and review the 2026/27 Municipal Strategic Plan. The facilitator will evaluate current organizational performance, collaborate with stakeholders, and produce a comprehensive and revised strategic plan document that aligns with municipal goals and ensures effective stakeholder engagement and change management.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Facilitating a three-day strategic planning session.
• Reviewing and compiling the 2026/27 strategic plan document.
• Guiding the review of Vision, Mission, Objectives, and strategies in a participatory manner.
• Working with municipal staff to develop an actionable implementation plan.
• Providing post-session support for clarification of strategic goals.
• Ensuring the final strategic plan is comprehensive, well-structured, and easily understandable.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements specify that the service provider must:

• Possess the capability to facilitate and conduct a thorough review of the municipal strategic plan.
• Evaluate organizational performance against strategic objectives.
• Produce a revised strategic plan reflecting the review outcomes.
• Engage stakeholders effectively during planning sessions.
• Provide expertise in change management and strategic plan development.
• Ensure timely delivery of the first draft by 6 March 2026.
• Demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in municipal strategic planning and facilitation.
• Have team members with recognized qualifications in Business Management, Strategic Planning, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Show a proven track record in developing and facilitating strategic plans for local government.
• Possess skills in scenario planning, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and data analytics.

Skills Requirements

The skills and expertise required from the service provider include:

• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in municipal strategic planning and facilitation.
• Qualified team members with degrees in Business Management, Strategic Planning, Development Studies, or Public Administration.
• At least one team member with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in strategic planning and project evaluation within local government.
• Strong conceptualization and packaging skills for strategic plans.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Proficiency in scenario planning, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and consensus-building.
• Ability to utilize technology and data analytics for evidence-based planning.
• Ability to deliver a comprehensive, clear, and practical strategic plan document within the specified timeframe.