Expression of Interest (EoI) for Consultancy Services to Develop a National ICT/Creative Skills Qualifications Framework for Use in Nigerian Polytechnics and other Colleges under the NBTE at the Bank of Industry (BoI) iDICE Programme

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The Bank of Industry (BoI) through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme invites eligible consultants (Firms) to indicate interest in providing Consultancy Services to Develop a National ICT/Creative Skills Qualifications Framework for Use in Nigerian Polytechnics and other Colleges under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Interested and qualified consultants should possess relevant qualifications.

The Bank of Industry Limited (BOI) is Nigeria’s oldest, largest and most successful development financing institution (DFI).It was incorporated in 1959 as the Investment Company of Nigeria (ICON) Limited and reconstructed into Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (NIDB) in 1964 under the guidance of the World Bank. The International Finance Corporation, which produced its pioneer Chief Executive, held 75% of its equity along with a number of domestic and foreign private investors.

The Bank transformed into the Bank of Industry in 2001, following the merger of the mandates on NIDB, Nigeria Bank for Commerce and Industry (NBCI), and the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) with an authorised share capital of N50 billion. In order to put the Bank in a better position to address the nation’s rising economic profile in line with its mandate, the share capital was increased to N250 billion in 2007 and subsequently increased to N500 billion. The Bank of Industry has the mandate to transform Nigeria’s industrial sector by providing financial assistance for the establishment of large, medium and small enterprises, and rehabilitation of ailing ones; the Bank is aims to drive expansion, diversification, and modernisation, of existing enterprises. The Bank supports projects with potential developmental impact, and the capability to generate considerable multiplier effects such as industrialisation, job creation, and poverty alleviation, all of which would have significant positive effects on the socio-economic condition of Nigerians. The Bank continues to support growth across various sectors with particular focus on MSME, Gender Businesses, Infrastructure, Youth Development , Technology, Climate and Sustainabilty.

We invite eligible consultants (Firms) to indicate their interest for:

Title: Expression of Interest (EoI) for Consultancy Services to Develop a National ICT/Creative Skills Qualifications Framework for Use in Nigerian Polytechnics and other Colleges under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)

Financing Agreement Reference: 2000200005160
Location: Nigeria
Technology and Creative Sector
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 Consultancy Services to Develop a National ICT/Creative Skills Qualifications Framework for Use in Nigerian Polytechnics and other Colleges under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The iDICE programme is to provide support for updating the qualifications framework for skills in the creative and digital industries. The National Board for Technical Education is mandated to oversee the certification of institutions under its purview to deliver this skills training.
This consultancy will develop a framework for skills qualifications for certified trainees across the institutions the NBTE oversees.
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 below:

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience

Have a minimum of 10 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 in technology and creative skills development
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 providethe 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 (l.e. Particulars of Board ofDirectors) and Form CAC02 (l.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.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024 at 1PM.

Submission of EoI
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form and soft copy (in a flash drive) to the address below by December 2nd, 2024 at 1 PM and mention "Provision of Consultancy Services to Develop a National ICT/Creative Skills Qualifications Framework for Use in Nigerian Polytechnics and other Colleges under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)":
Attn.
iDICE Programme Coordination Unit,
Bank of Industry,
23 Marina, Lagos
E-mail: idice-proposals@boi.ng

Note

For the Terms of Reference (TOR) for this Expression of Interest, please visit www.boi.ng/idicetor
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 above during office hours, i.e. from 8 AM to 5 PM on working days.