BANK OF INDUSTRY (BOI)
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR INVESTMENT IN DIGITAL AND CREATIVE ENTERPRISES (IDICE) PROGRAMME
(1) The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB/”Bank”), Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and the Islamic Development Bank to fund the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme.
(2) The principal objectives of the program are to: harness Nigeria’s youth talent pool (from ages 15 to 35 years) and equip them with technology and creative skills to increase their employability; foster innovation and support the emergence of more entrepreneurs; supporting their growth to unlock their potential to create employment; and support enactment of enabling regulatory frameworks and policies for new businesses and innovative ventures.
(3) The program consists of the following components:
(a) Enterprise and Skills Development: Aims to equip youth between 15-35 years with technology and creative skills, generate high potential Start-ups and build a community of developers, software engineers, designers and thought leaders. They would also be linked to jobs by scaling up collaboration with major technology companies and other private sector players. Under this component, an enabling environment/ infrastructure will be provided so that technology and creative entrepreneurship can thrive.
(b) Access to Appropriate Financing for technology and creative start-ups: This will focus on funding and nurturing technology and creative enterprises, including start-ups and SMEs. The objective of this component is to bridge existing gaps in private equity and investment in Nigeria.
(c) Enabling Environment and Institutional Support: In collaboration with key MDAs, policies which seeks to protect start-ups and investors in the tech and creative space will be enacted.
(4) Procurement of goods, services and works under AfDB and AFD financing will be in accordance with AfDB’s Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations dated October 2015. Bidding documents are expected to be available from Quarter 2 (Q2), 2023.
(5) Interested bidders may obtain further information, and should confirm their interest, by contacting:
The iDICE Programme Coordination Unit
Bank of Industry
23, MarinaLagos
Email: idice-proposals@boi.ng
Tel: 0700 225 5264 (0700 CALL BOI)
