DEADLINE: 28TH MARCH, 2022
LAGOS STATE EMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND (LSETF)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LAGOS STATE MSME DIGITAL BUSINESS PROJECT
BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) was established by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Law 2016. The Fund’s mandate is achieved through the provision of access to affordable finance to nano, micro, small & medium enterprises, training of youth in technical and vocational skills, business support services to entrepreneurs and recommendation of processes to improve the ease of doing business in Lagos State. Similarly, LSETF develops and implements interventions targeted at the technology ecosystem within the State.
In furtherance of its mandate, LSETF intends to launch the Lagos State MSME Digital Business Project with the main objective of equipping Lagos State MSMEs and most vulnerable individuals with the resources and skills to digitize their businesses for the mobilization of online sales with a view to increasing their earning potential: The programme beneficiaries will undergo practical training in the areas of digital literacy, financial literacy, and social media marketing. They will also be eligible to receive hardware devices to support the digitization of their businesses, in addition to micro-loans and micro-grants.
(2.0) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant will be required to provide the following information in their technical proposal:
(1) A description of the methodology and work plan for performing the task
(2) The approach to content development across any or all of the 3 distinct training areas highlighted in the background section above
(3) The Firm must be able to demonstrate capacity to produce LSETF expected outcomes
(4) Knowledge of LSETF and its project activities.
(5) Organizational profile including strategy, track record, similar services offered of relevance to LSETF, names, CV and qualifications of key directors/ personnel.
(6) Any other document that will give the organization a comparative advantage.
(7) Certification of Incorporation/registration with CAC.
(8) Tax Clearance Certificate of the Company.
(9) Evidence of registration/renewal as a consultant with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (LSPPA).
(3.0) SUBMISSION OF RFP:
You are requested to complete and submit the proposals no later than Monday, March 28, 2022 by close of business, in a sealed envelope labeled – “Request for Proposal for the Engagement of Technical Partners for the LSETF MSME Digital Business Project” to the following address:
LSETF
16 Billings Way, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State.
However, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, an online submission will be preferred. Your proposals can be submitted through this link: https://www.lsetf.ng/tenders in these formats:
(1) Technical Proposal (PDF)
(2) Financial Proposal (EXCEL)
(3) Supporting Documents (PDF)-as requested in the eligibility criteria
DISCLAIMER: It should be noted that the EOI does not constitute a commitment on the part of the LSEFT to award the contract to any firm expressing interest.
