DEADLINE: 19TH FEBRUARY, 2021
LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE FOR TRANSFORMATION AND EMPOWERMENT (LITE-AFRICA)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AS TRAINING COORDINATOR VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND AGRICULTURAL TRAINING PROCUREMENT OF START-UP EQUIPMENT FOR TRAINING GRADUATES IN AKWA-IBOM AND CROSS-RIVER STATES
Introduction
Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa), and
Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PRESCOM) with support from EU and ECOWAS are implementing an Action titled ‘Management of Small and Light Weapons in Nigeria’ (SALw).
LITE-Africa is a non-governmental organization and PRESCOM is a Federal Government of Nigeria agency in the performance of activities related to the “Management of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Nigeria (SALW) Action”
LITE-Africa and PRESCOM are continuing their Action implementation in the South-South region of Nigeria covering Akwa-ibom and Cross-River States. As part of the activities for the implementation of alternative Livelihood support to the South-South region to prevent violent conflicts, a sustainable alternative livelihood programme is being planned for beneficiaries of the SALW Action. The beneficiaries are expected to undertake artisan and vocational skills training to improve their income generation and will be provided with start-up equipment and business incubation support services. The activities for this EOl are contained in Lot I and Lot 2
In line with achieving objectives for SALW Action implementation, LITE-Africa and PRESCOM hereby invite interested, suitable, qualified, competent, reputable individuals, contractors/vendors, institutions and organisations to bid for the Coordination of the training of Action beneficiaries in vocational skills and procurement of start-up equipment for graduates of the livelihood programme.
Lot 1: Training Coordinator/Institution to oversee the activities VOCATIONALskill
acquisition and Agricultural training (vocational, agricultural, skills and attitudinal, business development training) to 300 persons in Akwa-ibom and Cross-Rivers States.
Reference Number: ALT/AKCR/1/2021
Scope of consultancy
Coordinate the Training of 300 persons from Akwa-Ibom and Cross-River States on vocational skills acquisition and agricultural training
Methodology
The methodology to be used in training should be clearly stated in the response to the expression of interest.
Key deliverables/outputs
1. List Of Institutions to provide various skills development, their locations
and contact persons and justification for the selected institutions
2. Submit proposed training curriculum for the implementation of the trainings,
3. Provide detailed duration for each of the proposed artisan and agricultural
business/greenhouse farming. 4. Present capacity to deliver the training Organisation’s capacity statement
5. Produce monthly and progress reports on trainees as may be required and a
Final training report.
Duration of Assignment
The training coordinator/consultant/Institution should provide standard period and feces for every training. committing to finalize within the period and submit relevant documentation as an integral part of response to the EOI.
Lot 2: Procurement of start-up equipment and mentoring/business incubation
support services for 300 persons in vocational skills and agricultural training in
Akwa-Ibom and Cross-Rivers States.
Reference Number: ALT/AKCR/2/2021
The activities for contractors/vendors is to procure start-up equipment for the graduates of the trainings on the SALW Action livelihood training programme in Akwa-Ibom and Cross- Rivers
Scope of consultancy
Procurement of suitable start-up equipment to livelihood training programme beneficiaries in Akwa-ibom and Cross-Rivers State in consultation with PRESCOM and LTE-Africa
Methodology
The methodology to be used should be clearly stated in the response to the expression of interest.
Key deliverables/outputs
1. Submit detailed information and fliers on relevant and appropriate equipment forvocational skills trainee in accordance with their specific choice of skill.2. Provide brochures for each of the proposed equipment and their cost and delivery method
3. Indicate methods for the mentoring/business incubation support to beneficiaries
Duration of Assignment
The assignment will commence after graduation of the trainees and will be informed by PRESCOM and LITE-Africa. The Contractor/Vendor should provide guarantee period and after sales service procedure on the equipment.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT 1 AND 2
Acover letter from applying individual/consultant, institution, firm, contractor/vendor
1. A comprehensive profile of the Bidder with verifiable address, telephone
numbers, email address.
2. Evidence of Corporate Affairs Commission registration certificate and/or
registration with Advertising Practitioners Council ofNigeria or relevant
authority.
3. Commercial bid denominated in naira.
4. Evidence of similar previous work done within the last 3 years with 3 references
5. 3-years Tax clearance certificate
6. Evidence of financial capability/Bankreference.
7. Most recent audited account
Evaluation Criteria
Only bidders which meet the requirements as stated above will be considered and evaluated on the basis of commercial and demonstrated technical competence. LITE-Africa and PRESCOM reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without giving reasons. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Payment Terms
Proposal submission should include expected mode of payment term.
Method of Response
Interested bidders should submit electronic copies of their response to the EOl by email to prescom.salw@gmailL.com and jobs@lite-africa.org the subject should contain the Lot number with details/reference number, and submit hard copy with documentation by courier or hand delivery to either PRESCOM office at 1, Adefemi Kila Close, off Ekoro Oruro River Street, Off Osun Crescent, Maitama, Abuja or to LITE-Africa Office at 25, Amb. Jocl Bisina road, oppasite Little Paradise Hotel, OT DSC Expressway, Effurun, Delta-State. The cnd date for submission is 19th February 2021.
For hard copy delivery follow the instruction below:
All documentation should be in onc sealed envelope.
The envelope shall be labeled as follows
**CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL – NOT TO BE OPENED UNTIL THE BID
OPENING DATE*** at the top of the envelope
The Lot number with details and Reference number should be clearly stated. One envelop per Lot.
LITE-Africa/PRESCOM
At.: Executive Director/National Programme Officer
From:/Insert Offeror’s name & details)
The documentation in the envelope shall contain two hard copies with one hard copy marked “Original” and the other marked”Copy”. In the event of any discrepancy between the soft and/or the hard copies of the proposal, the proposal marked as “Original” shall govern.
Non-compliance to this instruction shall result in rejection of the proposal received.
Bidders may apply for either of the Lots or both Lots, but more importantly respond to the Lot(s) it has competence and capacity to accomplish.
Awarding of Bidder
No regret letters will be sent out to bidders. Successful bidder(s) shall be contacted on or before 26th February 2021.
DISCLAIMER
This Expression of Interest (EO) is a request for proposals only and not an offer document.
LITE-Africa or PRESCOM shall not be responsible for any cost incurred in the
preparation/submission of expression of Interest. Answers to this EOI must not be construed as acceptance of an offer or imply the existence of a contract between the parties.
By submission of its proposal, bidders shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves with and to have accepted all Terms & Conditions of this EOI. LITE-Africa and PRESCOM makes no representation, warranty, assurance, guarantee or endorsements to tenderers concerning the EOI, whether with regard to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise and shall have no liability towards the bidder or any other party in connection therewith.
