DEADLINE: 7TH MAY, 2021
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NIGERIA DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE NIGERIA ID4D ECOSYSTEM
(1.0) INTRODUCTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the World Bank, French Development Agency (AFD) & European Investment Bank (EIB) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to increase the number of persons with a National ID number, which would be issued by a robust and inclusive foundational ID system to facilitate improved access to public services.
The National identity Management Commission (NIMC) – based in Abuja – is responsible for the implementation of the Nigeria Digital identification for Development (ID4D) Project.
The project is comprised of four components:
(i) Strengthen the Legal and Institutional Framework;
(ii) Establish a Robust and Inclusive Foundational ID System;
(iii) Enable Access to Services through IDs; and
(iv) Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement.
The governance arrangements for project implementation consist of three structures:
(a) Project Ecosystem Steering Committee (PESC);
(b) Ecosystem Coordination Strategic Unit (ECSU); and
(c) the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
A consulting firm is to be engaged to support the ECSU and NIMC for project management support for the ID4D Ecosystem.
(2.0) OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENT
The objective of this consultancy is to define a set of artefacts that will become the basis for the implementation of the enrolment ecosystem. The consultant shall work in close collaboration with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) housed within NIMC and the Ecosystem Coordination Strategic Unit (ECSU), as appropriate, within the framework of the Strategic Roadmap, Nigeria Digital ID4D Project Appraisal Document, and any guidance given by the project’s Steering Committee.
(3.0) SCOPE OF SERVICES
The firm is required to perform the following tasks to achieve the overall goal of the assignment.
(a) Supporting NIMC to prepare the required bidding documents, manage procurement and technology acquisition processes; and select any service provider(s) for implementing and managing the National identity Management System (NIMS).
(b) Supporting NIMC in the areas of project monitoring for the implementation of the NIMS, including technical assistance to NIMC for implementation and post-implementation monitoring, verification, testing, validation of NIMS system implementation as per the bid specifications.
Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed at
(4.0) REPORTING, LOCATION AND COMMENCEMENT
For activities concerning increasing capacity of the NIMS to rollout the enrolment ecosystem, it should be noted that the implementation itself will be carried out by NIMC, acting through its PIU, and with support from additional service provider(s) that will be procured and licensed on the basis of the requirements and other artifacts developed through this consultancy. To this end, for all activities related to NIMS upgrades, the consultant shall work closely in association with and take guidance from the NIMC PIU, as well as relevant competent teams within NIMC as appropriate, throughout the duration of this assignment.
(5.0) SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS
The National Identity Management Commission now invites eligible Consulting firms/ Consortium to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualification and number of key staff and so forth).
Attention is here drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further Information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m, (Local lime). Request for Further Information by Email should be to: nkoyo.iwok@nimc.gov.ng OR nimcid4d@nimc.gov.ng.
Interested firms are to submit two (2) bound copies of their Expression of Interest, documents in a sealed envelope and addressed to;
DGM/Head of Procurement,
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC),
11 Sokode Crescent, off Dalaba Street, Zone 5 Wuse, Abuja – Nigeria
And clearly marked with “CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE NIGERIA ID4D ECOSYSTEM”. Furthermore the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the firm, and submitted not later than 4:00pm local time on the Friday 7 May, 2021.
SIGNED:
NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
