This assignment will assess the financial viability of operating a new multifunctional sports facility in Kinshasa, DRC, by evaluating potential revenue sources, relevant legal frameworks, and the financial feasibility of various PPP options for long-term management.

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Financial and Institutional Assessment of Public-Private Partnership Options for the Management of a Multifunctional Sports Facility in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Assignment Background
As part of the World Bank-supported Kin Elenda Project, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is constructing a multifunctional sports facility at Place Sainte Thérèse in the commune of Ndjili, Kinshasa. With completion expected in late 2025, the facility is a flagship urban investment aimed at promoting inclusive and resilient urban development, enhancing local service delivery, and generating socio-economic opportunities. The 5-hectare site includes a football stadium, multisport courts, green areas, community and commercial spaces, and other amenities designed to serve local youth and the broader population.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of this investment, the Government is seeking advisory support to identify viable financial and operational models for managing the facility post-construction — including potential public-private partnerships (PPPs). An earlier study has outlined two initial models: public integrated management and delegated private or nonprofit management. However, more detailed analysis is required to refine revenue and cost projections, evaluate institutional capacities, assess market appetite, and support informed decision-making.

Objectives

The study will build on previous work by the Infrastructure Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Kin Elenda Project Implementation Unit. It aims to:

• Reassess and validate potential revenue sources, user willingness and ability to pay, and operating cost projections.
• Analyze additional capital investment needs and estimate their impact on long-term financial sustainability.
• Evaluate possible PPP structures and associated risk-sharing frameworks.
• Review legal and institutional frameworks governing ownership, taxation, and operation of the facility.
• Propose a transitional management arrangement covering the period between construction completion and the implementation of a permanent management model.
• Deliver a scenario-based financial model for decision support and long-term planning (15–20 years).

Approach and Deliverables
The consultant will work closely with the World Bank team and national counterparts to ensure coordination and continuity with prior work. Key deliverables include:

• Inception Report
• Interim Report 1: Revenue and Market Analysis
• Interim Report 2: Cost, Risk, and Legal Assessment
• Draft Final Report: PPP Options and Financial Viability
• Final Report: Business Model and Advisory Roadmap

A transitional management plan will be developed in parallel, identifying critical services, actors, and risks during the interim phase.

Team Profile
Firms should demonstrate experience in:

• Structuring PPPs in urban infrastructure, especially sports and recreational facilities
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis for public investments
• Legal and regulatory advisory in infrastructure transactions
• Stakeholder engagement in urban development in Sub-Saharan Africa

The proposed team must include a project lead, financial specialist, legal/regulatory advisor, infrastructure and sports facility expert, and stakeholder engagement lead.

Submission
Interested firms are invited to submit an Expression of Interest in English (max 30 pages), highlighting relevant experience, proposed methodology, and team composition. French fluency is required for client-facing team members.