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 Consultancy Services To Update STEM Curricula for Universities Under the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The iDICE programme is to provide support to updating the STEM Curricula for higher learning in Nigerian Universities. This consultancy will update the existing curricula for STEM subjects as applied in Nigerian Universities under the purview of the NUC.
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
- Have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in research, studies, drafting public sector policy documents particularly in higher education and/or technical skills training and certification.
- Proof of the availability of experienced technical and operational staff with requisite certifications.
- Ability to work with a wide range of partners and manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands/ priorities under tight timelines.
- Demonstrated compliance with all safety regulations and environmental protection regulations.
- 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:
- Evidence of legal registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in line with the requisite CAMA Act. 2020, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.
- Submission of Memorandum and Articles from CAC07 (i.e. Particulars of Board of Directors) and Form CAC02 (i.e. Particulars of Shareholders).
- Affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable.
Financial and Tax Requirements
- Confirmation of financial capacity of the company (3 years audited statement of accounts and financial summary).
- 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 6th, 2024 at 1 PM and mention “Consultancy Services to Update STEM Curricula for Universities Under the National Universities Commission (NUC).”
Attn.
iDICE Programme Coordination Unit
Bank of industry
23, Marina,
Lagos
E-mail: idice-proposals@boi.ng
