Expression of Interest (EoI) - Consultancy Services for Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) 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 Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). 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) - Consultancy Services for Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)

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 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.

Objective 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:
- Develop a robust curriculum that inculcates the best global practices in regulatory action across the innovation, technology and creative industry.
- Organize training events for public sector regulators from stakeholder ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
- Create a platform for continuous learning and networking between MDAs and resourcepersons 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 qualifi- cations requirements outlined in this Request for Expressions of Interest and in the Terms of Reference available at www.boi.ng/idicetor.

Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

Have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in training, holding capacity building events and resources for regulators in the public sector.
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 andshifting demands/priorities under tight timelines.
Demonstrated compliance with all safety regulations and environmental protectionregulations.
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 withthe requisite CAMA Act. 2020, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.
Submission of Memorandum and Articles from CAC07 (i.e. Particulars of Board ofDirectors) 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.

Application Closing Date
4th 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 4th, 2024 at 1 PM and mention "Provision of Consultancy Services for Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)":
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.