REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Consultancy Services for Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Technology and Creative Sector 

Financing Agreement reference:  2000200005160

Project ID No.: P-NG-K00-009 

Background

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) towards the implementation of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this finance to payments under the contract for a consultancy service to provide Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) 

The programme aims to build the capacity of regulators that operate in the digital and creative industries. The challenges of the digital age require a different approach to regulatory action and the work of public sector regulators must be adaptive, evolve with new technology and promote innovative growth in both industries. 

Objectives of the Assignment

The primary objective of this activity is to build the capacity of regulators to impact the regulatory environments in the technology and creative industries. It will also:

1. Develop a robust curriculum that inculcates the best global practices in regulatory action across the innovation, technology and creative industry.

2. Organize training events for public sector regulators from stakeholder ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). 

3. Create a platform for continuous learning and networking between MDAs and resource persons across different regulatory environments.

It is expected that the assignment will take twenty-eight (28) weeks from the date of contract commencement.

The Bank of Industry (BOI) now invites eligible consultants (Firms) to indicate interest in providing these services by submitting their proposals, demonstrating experience in performing similar assignments with references and showing responsiveness to the qualifications requirements outlined in this Request for Expressions of Interest and in the Terms of Reference available at www.boi.ng/idicetor. 

Minimum Requirements 

1. Have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in training, holding capacity building events and resources for regulators in the public sector.  
2. Proof of the availability of experienced technical and operational staff with requisite certifications. 
3. Ability to work with a wide range of partners and manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands/priorities under tight timelines. 
4. Demonstrated compliance with all safety regulations and environmental protection regulations. 
5. Familiarity with the tech and creative sectors in Nigeria.   

Legal & Compliance Requirements 

For a consortium of firms or single firms domiciled in Nigeria, the lead firm MUST provide the following documents:  

1. Evidence of legal registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in line with the requisite CAMA Act. 2020, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.  
2. Submission of Memorandum and Articles from CAC07 (i.e. Particulars of Board of Directors) and Form CAC02 (i.e. Particulars of Shareholders).  
3. Affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable.  

Financial and Tax Requirements  

1. Confirmation of financial capacity of the company (3 years audited statement of accounts and financial summary).  
2. Evidence of VAT Registration and Company Tax Clearance Certificates for the last 3 years.  

Firms that are registered outside Nigeria shall submit relevant legal and compliance documents as applicable to their countries of jurisdiction. 

Eligibility criteria and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e. from 8 AM to 5 PM on working days. 

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form and soft copy (in a flash drive) to the address below by December 4^th, 2024 at 1 PM and mention ““Provision of Consultancy Services 

for Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).”

Attn. 

iDICE Programme Coordination Unit 

Bank of industry 

23, Marina,  

Lagos 

E-mail:  idice-proposals@boi.ng