10017643-Personal Data Protection Centre-Support Plan
This tender, published via Tenders Electronic Daily under reference 596026-2026, concerns a services contract issued by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in connection with its Supporting eGovernment and Innovation in Public Administration (InnoPA) project in Egypt. The assignment centers on strengthening Egypt's Personal Data Protection Centre (PDPC), covering institutional, regulatory and operational capacity for personal data protection oversight. The work sits within InnoPA, a joint initiative with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology aimed at inclusive digital transformation of Egypt's public sector, spanning institutional capacity building, innovation promotion, digital inclusion and policy support. The PDPC assignment specifically addresses sector mapping of data protection risks, capacity building and professional training for PDPC staff, technical and policy assistance including compliance toolkits, and the establishment of a training centre. The procurement uses a restricted method, meaning participation is limited to invited or pre-qualified bidders. The notice falls under the Services category and is relevant to organisations working on data protection, digital governance, regulatory capacity building or public administration reform in Egypt. Bidders interested in this opportunity should note the closing date and reference number recorded separately on this listing, as this summary does not restate them. The notice does not specify contract value, duration, or the eligibility criteria bidders must meet.
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Overview
This is a services procurement issued by GIZ GmbH under its InnoPA project in Egypt, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The assignment aims to strengthen the institutional, regulatory and operational capacity of Egypt's Personal Data Protection Centre (PDPC) to implement and oversee personal data protection. It forms part of GIZ's broader support for inclusive, citizen-centered digital transformation of Egypt's public administration.
Scope of Work
The overall objective of this assignment is to strengthen the PDPC's institutional, regulatory, and operational capacity to effectively implement and oversee personal data protection in Egypt - contributing to a rights-based, inclusive, and sustainable digital transformation ecosystem that balances innovation with privacy, data protection, and responsible data use. Core Pillars of the intervention: 1. Sector Mapping and Risk-Based Prioritization: Mapping the "as-is" personal data protection landscape in priority sectors 2. Institutional Development, Capacity Building & Professional Training: Capacity-building programs for PDPC staff across key functional areas 3. Technical and Policy Assistance - (International Consultant) Support from the local consultant: Development of practical compliance toolkits for public institutions and private-sector entities 4. Training Center Establishment: Establish a fully operational and self-sustaining PDPC Training Centre - with clear organizational structure, defined roles and responsibilities, a hierarchical staffing model, operating procedures, and a sustainability plan