Morocco seeks next National Lottery operator

Morocco’s State Lottery has put out an international call for tenders as it seeks new operator.

Morocco.- Morocco’s State Lottery will award an eight-year contract starting from January 1, 2023 to a new lottery operator for the overall management and operation of its lottery, sports betting and other activities, with the option of a two-year extension.

The state-owned company in control is La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS). The awarded entity will gain access and control of running the country’s sports betting and lottery verticals on behalf of the MDJS.

Bids must be submitted before 4 April 2022, when the proposal opening proceedings will take place at the MDJS’ headquarters in Casablanca. The submissions will be handled both via post mail and during the opening sessions and directly to the chairman of the tender committee.

The tender documents can be collected from the MDJS’ headquarters for a ten-thousand-dirham ($1,081) fee. An electronic version is also available following payment. The organisation stated that the documents to be provided must comply with the provisions of the procurement guidelines.

Operators that want to apply for the license may deliver their offers to the head office by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt or by letter sent using any express courier service. They can also submit them during the opening session, but before the opening of proposals, to the chairman of the tender committee.

The organisation’s request is divided into two “lots”. One covers fixed odds and parimutuel sports betting, with the exception of horse and greyhound racing. The other concerns lotteries, instant sports lotteries and raffles. Bidders may submit a proposal for one lot or both.