DEADLINE: 23RD AUGUST, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, BUDGET AND NATIONAL PLANNING
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
FISCAL GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONS PROJECT (FGIP)
CREDIT NO.: 62880-NG
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE TRAINING INSTITUTE
REFERENCE NUMBER: NG-FMF FGIP-300340-CS-CQS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank for the Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) is for an appointment of a suitable Consultancy firm to undertake a feasibility study and develop a strategic plan for the Training Institute to run on a business model that is predicated on the principle of cost-consciousness in conducting government business under the Public-Private-Partnership Policy. The firm will be required to: ) provide high level preliminary concept designs (ii) evaluate the costing of the project, including required infrastructure (iii) identify various suitable operational structures (iv) identify current market trends in economic and fiscal education in Nigeria and drivers that influence competitiveness of economic and fiscal education in Nigeria (v) undertake training needs analysis for public servants in economic and fiscal area (vi) develop a strategic plan that moves the Institute would conduct businesses in a manner that moves it away from over-dependence on direct government budgetary support, under an efficiency and efficacy agenda (vii) assess the potential economic benefits of investing in the institute (viii) establish the associated developments and linkage effects of the institute (ix) assess the cost drivers by benchmarking cost estimations against the industry standard (x) assess the proposed funding structure (xi) identify the investment requirements and funding gaps of the project (xii) develop inputs, assumptions and reasonable financial forecasts. The proposed duration of the project is six (6) months after signing of the contract agreement
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at: https://www.spesse.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/250522-Final-TOR-FGIP-FTI.docx
The International Economic Relations Department of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) 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.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- Minimum of 10 years’ working experience in business consulting or advisory services with credible result in consultancy on training and education market in a developing country
- The firm should have at least 2 previous assignments in the area of the strategic plan development for a training institution focused on a post-graduate/professional education.
- The firm should demonstrate capacity to undertake the analysis of professional education market in the areas of economics and public finance. An experience in Sub-Sahara Africa will be an added advantage. Demonstrable understanding of Nigeria professional education market context.
- Evidence of Incorporation Certificate
- Technical and Managerial organization of the firm
- Evidence of Tax Compliance Certificate.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. Therefore, while expressing interest, JVs should clearly specify the qualifications of each of the associated firms to undertake the assignment A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours of 0900 to 1500 hours or via the e-mails listed below.
Expressions of interest (3 copies) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, and by e-mail) by 12 noon on 23 August 2022.
Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP)
Attn:-The Director,
International Economic Relations
International Economic Relations Department Room
426/427, 4th Floor, Phase Il Building,
Federal Ministry of Finance & Budget and National Planning, Finance Headquarters Ahmadu Bello Way,
Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: +234 8033115666
E-mail: ishay2k2006@yahoo.com, chinyereoranezi11@gmail.com
