Expression of Interest (EoI) for Aggregator for Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) to Administer Digital and Creative Hubs in Nigerian Universities (North/South) 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 as an Aggregator for Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) to Administer Digital and Creative Hubs in Nigerian Universities (North/South). 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 Aggregator for Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) to Administer Digital and Creative Hubs in Nigerian Universities (North/South)

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 (DICE) Programme and intends to apply part of the agreed amount to finance payment under a contract for consultancy service as an Aggregator for Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) to Administer Digital and Creative Hubs in Nigerian Universities (North/South).
These digital and creative centers for skills training and startup enterprise support in both the tech and creative sectors are a critical part of the first component of the iDICE programme: Skills and Enterprise Development. The aim of this component is to provide young people (15-35 years old) with learning and upskilling opportunities and support the incubation of startups.

Objectives of the Assignment

The primary objective of this consultancy is to create a mechanism to aggregate, match and monitor the role of ESOs to serve as technical partners to Digital and Creative Hubs in Nigerian Universities.
The aggregators would administer activities to deliver creative and digital skills training and incubation services for startups within the University environment.

Scope of the Assignment
The consultant shall perform the following services:

Develop the criteria and protocol for applications, verification and selection of ESOS based on relevant gap assessments, reports, studies and other programme-relevant documents for the skills and enterprise component of IDICE.
Coordinate a process where ESOs apply and are selected based on the pre-approved criteria.
Match selected and endorsed ESOs with pre-selected Universities.
Execute an onboarding process for selected ESOs to ensure standardization of projectdelivery and assign tasks and timelines.
Monitor ESOs and their administering of the programme within the Universities.
Prepare a comprehensive report that includes the methodology, findings, analysis, benchmark comparisons, and recommendations. The report should be well organized. data-driven, and presented in a clear and easily understandable format.

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 thequalifications requirements outlined in this REOI.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

Prior experience with coordinating activities of ESOs and innovation hubs across the country.
Proven relationships with a network of ESOs and innovation hubs across the country. At least 5 years of experience in administering innovation hubs, enterprise supportprojects and tech/creative SME support labs or centers.
At least 5 years of cognate experience in education, technology, curriculumdevelopment and training in the tech/creative Sector.
Experience in providing quality comprehensive analytical reports.Proven experience working with public sector organisations.Experience working with multilateral organizations and development finance institutions preferred.technology or creative ecosystem.
Experienced operational staff and robust middle- and back-offices.Proven existing relationships and networks with relevant local and internationalEvidence of a strong management team with an understanding of the Nigerian industry players.
Must possess a clear geographic understanding of the various states and regions in Nigeria.
Must show presence across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria.

Legal & Compliance Requirements:
The following requirements are applicable to companies/firms that are submitting EOI either as a single firm or a consortium of firms from Nigeria. For a consortium of firms in single firms domiciled in Nigeria, the lead member MUST provide the following documents:

Evidence of legal registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Submission of Memorandum and Articles from CAC07 (i.e. Particulars of Board of Directors) and Form CACO2 (le. Particulars of Shareholders).
Evidence of relevant operating licence(s).
Affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable.

Tax Requirement:

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

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 as Aggregator for Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) to Administer Digital and Creative Hubs in Nigerian Universities under the IDICE Programme.":
Attention
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.