DEADLINE: 30TH DECEMBER, 2022
ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY & BUSINESS PLAN FOR ANAMBRA EXPORT EMPORIUM
ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT
(1) Background
Anambra State is one of the most endowed States in Nigeria, known for its agricultural prowess, business acumen, and manufacturing capabilities, as well as an abundance of natural resources such as petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, limestone, coal, fine clay, marble, silica sand, lead, and zinc.
The State has the potential of becoming one of the most socio-economically viable States in the country, with a vision of being recognized as one of the world’s biggest trading hubs.
To this end, the concept of Anambra State to the World aims to make products manufactured in the state, marketable and accessible to a wider consumer base locally and globally, as envisioned by the State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
(2) The Objective
The objectives of the Anambra State to the World concept include:
- Increase the awareness of Made-in-Anambra products within Nigeria and globally
- Increase export sales from Anambra State
- Support MSMEs in Anambra State to create trade/business networks, contacts, and contracts abroad
- Improve the growth and profitability potential of businesses in Anambra State
- Increase awareness of Anambra State and support in improving the brand image of the State.
(3) The Objective
- Increased economic activities that will contribute to improving the quality of lives of Ndi Anambra
- Increase in the State GDP and internally generated revenue
- Catalyze growth in the manufacturing sector, thereby increasing the manufacturing value add of the State
- Create job opportunities for Ndi Anambra
- The positive image of the State could lead to an increase in foreign direct investment
(4) The Value chain of the proposed the Export Emporium
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(5) Required Services/ Scope
We require a detailed feasibility study and business plan to justify the business opportunity and propose how we can organize to take advantage of the identified opportunity.
Detailed scope of work includes:
Feasibility Study
The feasibility study will define the business case for developing an emporium, highlight the product/service demand and demonstrate the need for its services and define the benefits that the project will provide for Anambra (and Nigeria).
During this feasibility study stage, the following areas will be considered:
- Defining the project overview, key objectives, and proposed benefits.
- Assessing the current macroeconomic environment (national and state) to identify trends, regulations, insights, etc. that might impact the proposed project and strategies to leverage or withstand the impact.
- Conducting industry analysis to identify target industries that should be engaged for this project based on the export value, production capacity, infrastructure facilities, etc. This may require direct inputs from existing and potential investors through focus group discussions and interviews.
- Conducting market analysis to identify key target markets, based on supply and demand size as well as the opportunities, gaps, risks, and mitigation plans for risks within these markets
- Establishing a sound rationale/feasibility of developing an Emporium for Anambra.
Business Plan- Business and Operating Model Design
The Business Plan will define the key elements required to execute a successful emporium. The business plan will contain the following:
(i) Defines the key products and services that the emporium will offer. This will also include pricing strategy, product lifespan, customer value proposition, etc.
(ii) Defines the target locations, potential customer profile, potential competitors, and pricing strategy
(iii) Defines the key elements that are critical for setting up an emporium. This will include key details of the following:
- Market strategy
- Distribution channels
- Key processes
- Technology requirements
- Infrastructure requirements
- Capabilities requirements
- Organization Structure & Governance
- High-level Operating Model
- Risks and Mitigating Strategies
- High-level Work plan
- Detailed 5-Yr Financial plan
Expected output:
- Feasibility Study
- Business Plan
- 5- year Financial Plan
(6) Project Timelines and Reporting
The estimated project timeline is 8 weeks:
(7) Qualifications of Consultant
The consulting firm should possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience in executing similar work at a similar scale, complexity, and scope.
- The consultant should also have experience in data analysis and deriving insights from data to guide decision-making.
- The consultant should have relevant field research experience.
- Experience working with a State Government is desirable but not mandatory.
- Experience in developing a feasibility study and business plan
(8) Selection Method
The Consultant will be selected through the Anambra Procurement Process under the Anambra State Public Procurement Law.
Consultants will be expected to submit technical and commercial proposals separately. Both proposals will be evaluated in line with the following weight — Technical Proposal:70%; Commercial Proposal: 30%. Each page of the technical and financial proposal should have the initial or signature of an authorized representative of the Consultants.
The evaluators of the technical proposal will only have access to the commercial proposal after the technical proposal evaluation has been completed.
On completing the review of the technical and financial proposals, consultants will be called for presentation before the final selection and awarding of the contract to the appointed consultant.
The consultant can also be a consortium and joint bids will be considered.
(9) Documents to be Submitted
- Technical proposal, this should detail experience from similar projects, a brief description of why the consultant should be selected, the proposed approach and methodology to deliver on the project, and consultant contact details
- Financial proposal, the financial proposal should state the estimated financial estimate to deliver on the project. This amount should be all-inclusive including estimated out-of-pocket expenses. These costs should be delineated.
(10) Submission of Proposal
Soft copies of the technical and financial proposal should be submitted online at www.eprocure.bpp.an.gov.ng on or before the deadline of 30 December 2022.
