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 make payments under the contract for  Consultancy Services for Developing an Intellectual Property Securitization Framework For the Technology and Creative Ecosystems in Nigeria 

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 REOI. 

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience

  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, law, research and delivering legal documents and regulatory frameworks for public or private sector actors.
  • Proven experience in relevant fields with examples.
  • Experience in providing quality comprehensive analytical reports.  
  • Proven knowledge of relevant policies, legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven experience working with the public sector. 
  • Experience working with multilateral organisations and development finance institutions preferred.
  • Proficiency in English language.
  • Evidence of a strong management team with an understanding of the programme audit needs.
  • Experienced operational staff and robust middle- and back-offices.
  • Possessing existing relationships and network with relevant local and international industry players is a plus.

Legal & Compliance Requirements  

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

  • Evidence of legal registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in line with the requisite CAMA Act. 2020, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. 
  • Evidence of registration with relevant industry certification pertaining to training in the tech/creative Sector. 
  • Submission of Memorandum and Articles from CAC07 (i.e. Particulars of Board of Directors) and Form CAC02 (i.e. Particulars of Shareholders). 
  • Evidence of relevant operating license(s). 
  • Affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable. 

Financial Requirements  

Confirmation of financial capacity of the company (3 years audited statement of accounts and financial summary).  

Tax Requirement  

Evidence of Company Tax Clearance Certificates for the last 3 years.  

VAT Registration. 

Firms, where eligible, domiciled in countries outside Nigeria must present documents commensurate with legal registration, tax and financial requirements in their own jurisdiction, to fulfill the requirements for information listed above. 

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 4th, 2024 at 1 PM and mention “Consultancy Services for Developing an Intellectual Property Securitization Framework for the Technology and Creative Ecosystems in Nigeria under the iDICE Programme”.

Attn.

Procurement Team 

iDICE Programme Coordination Unit

Bank of industry

23, Marina, 

Lagos

E-mail: idice-proposals@boi.ng

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