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World Food Programme (WFP) Expression of Interest (EOI) – All Logistics Services


The United Nations World Food Programme, Sierra Leone (WFP) invites interested companies with a proven track record of relevant experience to submit their Expression of Interest for the provision of the following services:

1. Provision of Road Transport (Food and Non-Food Items) to all locations in Sierra Leone.
2. Third Party Logistics Services, field-level warehousing, transport, and food handling.
3. Commodity handling, Labour, and Warehouse Cleaning Services.
4. Vehicle Workshop Waste Management Services.
5. Break bulk food import clearing and forwarding, logistics operations.

All interested and qualified companies are requested to email WFP at [email protected] with ‘logistics vendor EOI’ in the subject, to request a vendor questionnaire.



WFP is interested in receiving Expressions of Interest nationally and has offices in Freetown, Makeni and Kenema.

The closing date for the EOI is 10 November at 18:00 and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their EOI before this date.

This Invitation for Expression of Interest does not amount to a commitment on the part of WFP either financially or otherwise. WFP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all requests for a questionnaire with no further obligation on the part of WFP.



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World Food Programme (WFP) Expression of Interest (EOI) – All Logistics Services


The United Nations World Food Programme, Sierra Leone (WFP) invites interested companies with a proven track record of relevant experience to submit their Expression of Interest for the provision of the following services:

1. Provision of Road Transport (Food and Non-Food Items) to all locations in Sierra Leone.
2. Third Party Logistics Services, field-level warehousing, transport, and food handling.
3. Commodity handling, Labour, and Warehouse Cleaning Services.
4. Vehicle Workshop Waste Management Services.
5. Break bulk food import clearing and forwarding, logistics operations.

All interested and qualified companies are requested to email WFP at [email protected] with ‘logistics vendor EOI’ in the subject, to request a vendor questionnaire.



WFP is interested in receiving Expressions of Interest nationally and has offices in Freetown, Makeni and Kenema.

The closing date for the EOI is 10 November at 18:00 and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their EOI before this date.

This Invitation for Expression of Interest does not amount to a commitment on the part of WFP either financially or otherwise. WFP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all requests for a questionnaire with no further obligation on the part of WFP.



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Sierra Leone Tops West Africa in Highest Food Price Inflation


A recent World Bank Food Security Update has ranked Sierra Leone top in the list of countries to have recorded the highest Price Inflation in West Africa.

The study covers a period of three months starting from March to June 2023.

Awoko Newspaper reported that Sierra Leone is at the apex after Nominal Food Inflation surged to a new peak of 58 percent. The West African nation surpasses its previous peak which was 56 percent.



The new data shows that Sierra Leone is at the top alongside West African neighbours, Ghana.

According to World Bank, the calculations include the use of Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the overall data of the CPI.

Experts have said that the country’s food inflation is affecting the majority of low and middle income earners.

The government acknowledged that the country is undergoing one of its worst economic shocks due to the protracted effect of the Ukraine war and other factors.

Most of the countries affected by food inflation are in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Venezuela ranked top of the list in World Nominal Food Inflation with a score of 414 while Zimbabwe leads in Real Food Inflation with a score of 80.

Sierra Leone scores 58 in Nominal Food Inflation and 13 in Real Food Inflation.





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Onion Shortage Prompts Cucumber Use as Alternative in Food Preparation


With the country facing a severe onion shortage, a trader at Dove-cut market has highlighted the distressing practice of food sellers resorting to cucumber as a substitute for onion in their dishes.

The trader explained that the exorbitant increase in onion prices has forced many food sellers, particularly those preparing stew, to turn to cucumber and cabbage, as they can no longer afford the steep costs associated with purchasing onions in the required quantities.

Amidst this crisis, the trader has made a fervent appeal to the government, urging them to devise effective strategies for domestic food production in Sierra Leone. Additionally, she called upon fellow Sierra Leoneans to embrace farming, aiming to reduce the nation’s reliance on imported staple foods.



Numerous concerns have also been voiced by other women, highlighting how the escalating onion prices are significantly impacting the livelihoods of many families.

In particular, the rising costs have made it challenging for most families to cook meals they once enjoyed, such as Stew, Boil Soup, Groundnut Soup, and more, as these recipes heavily depend on a substantial amount of onions for flavor and richness.



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