Trade Policy Development Consultancy Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Posted about 1 month agoDeadline: May 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Consultancy required to assess and develop trade policy and a practical framework for the Cayman Islands, focusing on lowering import costs and supporting economic growth.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Cayman Islands Trade & Business License or a foreign equivalent
Must have a Master's or PhD in Economics, International Trade, Public Policy, International Trade Law or related field for the Project Team Lead
Project Team Lead must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in trade and development issues
Must provide two references from different companies for similar work undertaken in the last 5 years
Must submit a signed Submission Form
Must submit a Conflict of Interest Declaration
Must be able to supply all deliverables to be eligible for contract award
Must have an irrevocability period of 90 days from the closing date

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date of Project: April 2nd, 2026

Deadline for Questions: April 17th, 2026

Submission Deadline: May 4th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Cayman Islands Government

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in the Cayman Islands is seeking consultancy services to support the development of trade policy. The selected vendor will conduct a thorough assessment of current trade policies, practices, and organizational structures within the agency.

The consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Trade Development Framework designed to steer future policy, initiatives, and opportunities, with an emphasis on recommendations that reduce import costs and improve the cost of living. The framework must be aligned with the government's broad outcome goals, including economic diversification, sustainable growth, resilience, and innovation. The contract will be awarded for one year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.