DEADLINE: 16TH DECEMBER, 2022
LAGOS STATE EMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND (LSETF)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF HUB MANAGERS UNDER THE LSETF AND USADF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (MSME) HUBS PROJECT
LSETF/QBS/9/22
SECTION I: LETTER OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF HUB MANAGERS FOR THE LSETF AND USADF BUSINESS HUB PROJECT
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund “LSETF” was established by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Law in 2016 with the mandate to provide financial support to residents of Lagos State, for job and wealth creation, and to tackle unemployment. It was set up to promote entrepreneurship by improving access to finance, strengthening the institutional capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises (MSMEs), and providing access to technical and vocational training for the teeming youth to become employable.
The United States African Development Foundation “USADF” is an independent U.S. government agency established by the United States Congress to invest directly in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs by supporting African-owned enterprises to improve lives in poor and vulnerable communities in Africa. USADF supports and invests in African enterprises and entrepreneurs to foster community-based development in Africa in the areas of agriculture, off-grid energy, and women and youth businesses through grant proposal submissions. USADF responds to the need to further small enterprise development in underserved communities, drive community benefits through social enterprises, and establish sustainable development models, especially as they relate to youth and women- owned and managed enterprises in Africa.
LSETF in partnership with USADF is seeking to establish an Entrepreneurship (MSME) Hubs Programme, to support the creation of an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and MSMEs to thrive and create jobs.
LSETF and USADF now invite proposals from business organizations to provide business hub operation services “hereinafter referred to as “Services”
In this Request for Proposal “RFP” document, you will find detailed instructions relating to the submission of your proposal; you are requested to strictly follow the instructions and provide the mandatory documents for your proposal to be considered for the Partner Prequalification exercise.
Please submit your Proposal titled “Proposal to Provide Hub Operation Service to LSETF and USADF” no later than close of business (4:00 p.m.) on Friday 16 December, 2022 through: https://lsetf.ng/tenders
Requests for clarification can be made to the below email addresses, on or before Friday 9 December 2022: iesudunsin.olusanya@lsetf.ng , procurement@lsetf.ng
This RFP is solely for preparing and submitting a Proposal and confirmation of your ability to provide the required services. All information, both written and oral, which is obtained or provided in connection with this RFP is confidential.
Please note that the submission of a proposal does not guarantee engagement. Applicants selected to work with the LSETF and USADF will be notified via email, alongside necessary information to continue with the selection process.
Those not selected will also be notified via email; LSETF and USADF are under no obligation to disclose the reason for rejection.
LSETF is NDPR compliant. By submitting your information and documents to us, you are agreeing to the storage and usage of your data by LSETF, in accordance with our privacy policy.
Signed:
Teju Abisoye Executive Secretary, LSTEF
