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Consulting to support research and capacity building of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund

Issued by Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

Published: 16 Oct 2026
Closes: 23 Oct 2026, 03:59 UTC
Value: USD 50,000
Reference: CR-T1315
Location: Costa Rica
Sector: Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

At a glance

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Costa Rica has published a call for expressions of interest in capacity building & technical assistance: “Consulting to support research and capacity building of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund”. Submissions close on 23 October 2026, 6 days from today. The stated value is USD 50,000. Quote reference CR-T1315 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 95 notices from this buyer since 2026, 26 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank), not through FreeTender.

Details

The Inter-American Development Bank invites consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest to strengthen the research, development and innovation (R+D+i) capacities of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), in Costa Rica. The objective is to improve institutional management through an applied training program, methodological transfer and governance and continuous improvement mechanisms.

1. Diagnosis of institutional capacities

Evaluate R+D+i processes, staff competencies, training needs and operational gaps, identifying opportunities for strengthening.

2. Design and validation of the training program

Develop a training program adapted to the needs of the CCSS, aimed at strengthening technical, operational, methodological and strategic competencies.

3. Implementation and evaluation of training

Execute the approved program, including training content, practical activities, evaluation of learning and systematization of results.

4. Sustainability strategy and continuous improvement

Define governance mechanisms, monitoring and priority actions to maintain and expand institutional capacities, including tools and a roadmap for the management of R+D+i. Interested companies should carefully review the registration requirements on the relevant IDB portal and ensure that all requested information is completed before submitting their Statement of Interest (EOI).

Executing unit: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

IDB project: CR-T1315

Contact: [contact details removed]

Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Context for bidders

We hold 95 notices from Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), going back to August 2026 — 26 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Water & Environment and IT & Telecom. There is 1 open Capacity Building & Technical Assistance tender in Costa Rica. This one closes in 6 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this capacity building & technical assistance opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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