DEADLINE: 14TH FEBRUARY, 2023
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, AREA 1. GARKI DISTRICT, FCT, ABUJA
RE: INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR SELECTION OF LICENSED AGENTS FOR THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE GRANT OF BUSINESS PERMITS, EXPATRIATE QUOTA, FORMATION OF STATUTORY MARRIAGES AND RELATED MATTERS, GRANT OF CITIZENSHIP, SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS, TEMPORARY RESIDENCY PERMIT, AND LICENSING OF PUBLIC PLACES OF WORSHIP (ADDENDUM)
We refer to our advertisement published in the Federal Tenders Journal of Monday 23rd January – 5th February. 2023 and in the Sun and Pointer Newspapers of Monday 23rd January, 2023 in respect of the above.
(2) his is to inform prospective bidders and the general public that the underlisted amendment has been made on the categories of application and submission date, accordingly, please find details below.
(3) CATEGORIES OF APPLICATION
All interested applicants seeking to be considered must satisfy the requirements listed under the desired category of application.
(A) For firms or individuals registered as Business Name-Interested applicants must have a registered business name in accordance with the rules of the CAC and must provide information indicating their qualifications to provide the following services- Expatriate Quotas, Business Permit, Grant of Citizenship and related matters. Licensure of Public places of worship for the conduct of Statutory Marriages. Attestation Services and Management of Inspectorate services. Please note that this category is eligible to provide all consultancy services.
Applicants with exceptional ability, verifiable track record, experience and special skills may also be considered under this category. Kindly note that applicants with Business name are only eligible to provide the above-mentioned services.
(B) Incorporated Firms: Interested firms must be a limited liability company, limited partnership. Limited Liability Partnership or General partnership. LLCs must have a minimum share capital of N 1,000,000 and must provide information indicating their qualifications to provide the following services: Expatriate Quota, Citizenship and related matters. Grant of Business permit, Licensure of Public Places of Worship for the Conduct of Statutory Marriages, Attestation Services, and Management of Inspectorate services. Please note that firms are eligible to provide all consultancy services.
(C) Firms are allowed to enter into partnerships or form Joint Ventures to enhance their chances, verifiable evidence of such partnerships and/or Joint Venture must be provided.
(4) The new deadline for submission of bids is now 12:00 noon Tuesday 14 February, 2023. Any bid submitted after this date and time will be returned un-opened. Also, indicate the category of the application as ‘A’ or ‘B’ accordingly.
(5) The Expression of Interest will now be opened at 12:00 noon Tuesday 14 February, 2023.
(6) All other information on the advertisement remains unchanged and valid.
(7) Any inconveniences are regretted.
SIGNED:
PERMANENT SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
