Togo Awards Key Training Contract to Strengthen Food Safety and Quality Management Under the West Africa FSRP
22 Nov 2025
The West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP) has granted the Togolese government a significant consulting contract to improve the country's knowledge of integrated management systems and food safety. DECISIONS, a consulting firm based in Lomé, won the contract, which was announced on November 7, 2025, after an international Least Cost Selection (LCS) procurement process.Details of the ContractThe three-month contract, valued at XOF 42,885,920, will train national specialists in internal and external auditing of integrated management systems, particularly ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), and food safety management regulations.As part of regional initiatives to improve food system standards and bolster institutional capacity throughout Western and Central Africa, the contract is part of Project P172769, the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme, which is funded by IDA-D9220.Purchasing and AssessingThe Least Cost Selection method was used for procurement, and a minimum technical score of 80 was required. With an outstanding combined score of 98.4, DECISIONS was the top-ranked company, comprising: Technical Rating: 98 Procedure: 18 Key Individuals: 60 National Participation: 10 Budget Proposal: 100 REM-YOUNG SARL (Togo), CFGG-BF (Burkina Faso), SGS Togo SA, TIV, and URANUS GROUP SARL were among the other companies that were assessed. DECISIONS offered the lowest evaluated cost with the highest technical merit, meeting all eligibility and performance benchmarks. Their financial proposals ranged from XOF 45 million to XOF 98 million.Regarding the Honoured FirmWith its main office in Lomé, DECISIONS is well-known for its extensive regional presence in quality management systems, institutional capacity building, and governance consulting. The company's expertise in ISO standards, audit training, and compliance frameworks in both the public and private sectors is reflected in its high technical score.Importance of the AgreementThis award is a significant step towards strengthening national audit capabilities, enhancing food safety oversight, and bringing Togo's food system into compliance with global certification requirements. Improved auditing abilities will help national institutions guarantee compliance, lower risks in food production chains, and support the larger FSRP goal of creating a competitive and resilient food system throughout West Africa.Final ThoughtsNow that the contract has been signed, training initiatives are anticipated to start right away, strengthening institutional governance and enhancing food safety procedures. This initiative is expected to provide long-term benefits for both regional trade competitiveness and national food security as Togo continues to develop its quality management capabilities. #Togo #ProcurementNews #ContractAward #FSRP #WestAfricaFoodSystemResilience #GovernmentContracts #TogoTenders #AwardedTenders #FoodSafetyManagement #ISO9001 #ISO14001 #ISO45001 #ConsultancyServices #WorldBankProjects #WestAfricaProcurement #CapacityBuilding #AuditTraining #PublicSectorProcurement
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