The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Business in a Box (BizBox) Project. The Project seeks to empower youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills, vocational competencies, and business support to start, manage, and grow sustainable enterprises.

To enhance project visibility, awareness, and participants engagement, GEA intends to engage qualified Media Partners to provide communications and promotional services, ensuring broad reach, inclusivity, and effective engagement of target groups.

The objectives of the engagement are to:

• Facilitate the development of communication materials such as documentaries, success stories, and promotional content.
• Enhance project visibility through effective communication strategies using multiple media channels.
• Educate and engage youth, women, and PWDs by informing them about the project, selection criteria, and application processes.

The partnership (“the Services”) will include, but not be limited to:

• Providing effective media engagement support to GEA.
• Capturing and sharing at least ten (10) success stories and at least two (2) documentaries per quarter.
• Enhancing project visibility through traditional and digital media platforms.
• Providing media coverage for BizBox-related events.
• Managing relationships with media outlets, organizing press releases and briefings with stakeholders.
• Creating and managing social media handles and providing feedback channels for the Project.
• Submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on media activities.
• Producing quarterly and annual newsletters.
• Developing concepts and appropriate content for media campaigns.
• Documenting and disseminating project lessons, milestones, and successes.
• Coordinating all media-related tasks and campaigns under the Project.

The expected duration of the assignment is 24 months, subject to annual renewal or extension based on performance and project needs.

Interested partnering Firms must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Legally registered media or communications firm (provide registration/incorporation documents).
• At least 5 years of proven experience in media production, communications, or public relations.
• Evidence of at least two (2) similar assignments successfully completed with government agencies, NGOs, or donor-funded projects in Ghana or West Africa.
• Demonstrated expertise in producing documentaries, success stories, and promotional materials.
• Proven capacity to manage social media platforms, digital campaigns, and audience engagement.
• Technical and managerial capability with qualified staff (communications specialists, videographers, editors, PR experts, digital media managers).
• Evidence of strong reporting and documentation systems.

Note: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

A partner will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) method as set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended.

The Ghana Enterprises Agency now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested firms should submit:

• A cover letter expressing interest.
• A company profile highlighting relevant experience.
• Proof of legal status/registration.
• Evidence of similar assignments delivered.
• Any other supporting documents demonstrating capacity to deliver the assignment.

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form to the address below not later than 2^nd June, 2025.

 

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
P. O. Box MB 85, Accra, Ghana

Attn: Procurement Officer
Tel: +233 (0) 547 732 415
Email: procurement@gea.gov.gh

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Business in a Box (BizBox) Project, aimed at supporting youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through entrepreneurship training, access to resources, and business start-up support.

As part of the project’s support package, participants under the Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship (A2E) and Agriculture and Agribusiness to Entrepreneurship (AA2E) streams will be equipped with start-up kits to enable them to transition effectively from training into business operations.

The key objective of this engagement is to curate, package, and distribute appropriate start-up kits to selected participants of the BizBox Project across Ghana, ensuring that each kit is aligned to the trade, vocational, or agribusiness needs of the participants.

Scope of Services

The Partership (“the Services”) will include, but not be limited to:

• Collaborating with GEA to finalize specifications for start-up kits tailored to each trade area (A2E/AA2E).
• Identifying, sourcing, and assembling high-quality tools, equipment, and materials required for the start-up kits.
• Establishing transparent systems for kit procurement, packaging, and distribution.
• Coordinating with GEA regional offices to ensure timely delivery of kits to participants.
• Ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality control, and durability of all procured items.
• Submitting monthly progress updates and a final report detailing kit distribution, challenges, and lessons learned.

The duration of the assignment is expected to be 24 Months (renewable annually) with continuation based on performance and project needs. The expected start date is July 2025.

Interested Firms must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• A legally registered company (attach registration/incorporation documents).
• At least 5 years of proven experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain management, or similar assignments.
• Evidence of successfully executing at least two (2) similar assignments with government agencies, NGOs, or donor-funded projects in Ghana or West Africa.
• Demonstrated capacity in curating and distributing tools, equipment, or inputs for youth, women, and PWD-focused programmes.
• Technical and managerial capability with qualified staff in logistics, procurement, and quality assurance.
• Evidence of strong financial management and reporting systems.

Note: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

A partner will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) method.

Submission of Expressions of Interest

The Ghana Enterprises Agency now invites eligible partners firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in partnering to provide the Services. Interested firms should submit:

• A cover letter expressing interest.
• A company profile highlighting relevant experience.
• Proof of legal status/registration.
• Evidence of at least two similar completed assignments.
• Any other supporting documents demonstrating capacity to deliver the assignment.
• Regulatory Documents

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form in person to the address below no later than 8^th April, 2025.

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
P.O. Box MB 85, Accra, Ghana

Attn: The Procurement Officer

Tel: +233 (0) 547 732 415

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Business in a Box (BizBox) Project. The BizBox Project aims to provide entrepreneurship support to youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through capacity building, access to resources, and business start-up support.

To achieve this, GEA seeks to engage Business Development Partners to deliver Capacity Building Support across the country.

The key objective of the assignment is to provide capacity-building support for the Business in a Box project (BizBox) participants under the various components of the project.

The assignment is divided into three (3) Lots (Zones) to ensure effective regional coverage.
Firms may apply for one or more Lots (Zones), or for all Lots, depending on their capacity and experience.

Each Lot will be evaluated separately.

Lots (zone)	Regions covered
Zone 1	Northern, North East, Oti, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah
Zone 2	Western, Western North
Zone 4	Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Eastern, Volta, Greater Accra, Central

 

1. ZONE 1: CAPACITY SUPPORT (Northern, North East, Oti, Upper East, Upper West, and Savannah) may be downloaded HERE (Click Here).

2. ZONE 2: CAPACITY SUPPORT (Western and Western North) may be downloaded HERE (Click Here).

3. ZONE 4: CAPACITY SUPPORT (Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Eastern, Volta, Greater Accra, and Central) may be downloaded HERE (Click Here).

Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), is the apex governmental body dedicated to the promotion and development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana, with sixteen (16) Regional Offices and Two Hundred and Ten (210) Business Advisory Centres (BACs) across the country, has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to implement the Business in a Box Project (BizBox). The Agency is contracting qualified and interested persons for appointment as District Coordinators in various districts.

BizBox District Coordinators JP NSPPs

I am Selina Yeboah, a hairstylist based in Agona Swedru, specifically in the area known as Mante Manka Bi. I would like to take a moment to share my journey, which has been significantly transformed through the remarkable Nkosuo program.

When I first learned about the Nkosuo Program, I couldn't contain my excitement. At the time, I was in the midst of renovating my recently acquired hairdressing shop. The prospect of securing a loan through this Program was a lifeline, and without hesitation, I decided to apply.

To give you some context, in the early stages of my hairstyling career, my services were limited primarily to braiding. I operated with just a few small mirrors, and my business had yet to realize its full potential. However, the Nkosuo Program turned out to be a game-changer for me and my salon.

Upon receiving the much-needed financial support, I embarked on a journey of transformation. I used the funds to invest in essential equipment that greatly improved the quality and scope of my services. Among these acquisitions were a professional-grade hair dryer, a convenient washing bowl, and a full-sized mirror that not only enhanced my work but also the overall aesthetics of my shop. Additionally, I utilized part of the funds to fix a stylish glass door for my salon, creating an inviting and appealing atmosphere for my clients.

I must express my deepest gratitude to the Mastercard Foundation and the dedicated team at Ghana Enterprises Agency. Their unwavering support and belief in my potential have had a profound impact on both my business and my life. Thanks to their intervention, my business has experienced a remarkable upswing. I now find myself serving a growing number of satisfied customers, and my salon's reputation continues to soar.

In conclusion, the Nkosuo Program made possible by the Mastercard Foundation and facilitated by Ghana Enterprises Agency has been nothing short of a blessing. It has not only empowered me as an entrepreneur but has also elevated the quality of services I provide to my clients. I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks to these organizations for their invaluable assistance. My business is flourishing, my dreams are coming to fruition, and it's all thanks to their unflinching support and belief in the power of small businesses like mine.