DEADLINE: 9TH MAY, 2023
KNCV TUBERCULOSIS FOUNDATION NIGERIA
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/PRE-QUALIFICATION FROM VENDORS FOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
REFERENCE NO.: EOI-KNCV-10
KNCV Nigeria is firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in strengthening TB, TB/HIV and COVID 19 Vaccination service delivery platforms, supporting health system strengthening and research in Nigeria. With 150 program staff in 14 state offices and over 2,000 ad hoc health care workers across 248 facilities, KNCN Nigeria has remained a major player in TB Program implementation in Nigeria. We employ a systems approach, using data-driven quality improvement methods to identify and address gaps in TB, TB/HIV diagnostic and management services. Our work focuses on collaborative planning, design, and implementation, engaging the private sector, strengthening service delivery platforms, and community structures and improving the quality of services available in Nigerian.
Since 2000, KNCV TB Foundation has implemented successive 5-year circles of USAID funded flagship TB projects (TBCTA, TB CAP, TB CARE 1, Challenge TB) and is presently implementing the USAID TB LON 1 & 2 project across 14 states (AkwaIbom, Cross Rivers, Rivers, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Taraba, Anambra, Delta, and Imo) in Nigeria. Working with TB Program and Partners, KNCV Nigeria has under the TB LON project piloted and scaled up key innovations in TB program in Nigeria; use of portable digital x -ray with AI for active TB case finding, TB LAMP platforms to strengthen TB diagnostic networks, the use stool for TB diagnosis in children and digital health tools such as the EWORS, CommCare App, XMAP, Virtual based CBT and the USSD SMS technology to optimize active TB case finding in facilities and community settings with outstanding results.
KNCV Nigeria implements other key projects such as The STOP TB Partnership/UNOPS funded DATS project, TB diagnostic Connectivity Project, USAID Cluster 6 “HALG_ACE Consortium”, The USAID funded COVID-19 Vaccination Acceleration Project, The Global PPM project, The USAID funded new tools project and The Jensen Pediatrics TB project.
KNCV Nigeria collaborates with the National TB Program and Partners, HIV program partners as well as the state TB and HIV programs at the sub-national level to drive program implementation with project footprints across 21 states in Nigeria.
General Information:
This advert seeks to invite interested HMO service providers (excluding our current HMO) to submit a written response (“Response”) for the provision of the under-listed services to KNCV Nigeria. The solicitation provides prospective vendors with the relevant operational and performance requirements. If your organization is interested, please respond to the eligibility requirements for consideration.
Please note that this is not a Request for quotation (RFQ) nor a commitment from KNCV Nigeria to fund any organization that responds by sending an expression of interest. KNCV Nigeria will release a detailed Request for Quotation (RFQ) to only pre-qualified vendors.
Eligibility Requirements and Criteria:
To be eligible to participate in this process, vendors must provide proof of all the following documents:
(1) Company’s registration documents/certificate of incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
(2) Tax Clearance Certificate (For the Last 1 year)
(3) Proof of provision of similar service to 5 different NGOs organizations in Nigeria i.e., past, or existing service level agreements
(4) Expressions are welcomed from HMOs with contacts in all states of Nigeria with reference to the Abuja, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Kastina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Plateau, Rivers, and Taraba States.
(5) Evidence of VAT registration and proof of remittances and/or tax exemption certificate
(6) The HMO Should have physical presence in Abuja to be considered for the provision of the following services:
- Management of the provision of healthcare services and associated payments for KNCV Nigeria staff for 24 hours and seven (7) days of the week.
- Management of prompt emergency services and accident situation.
- High quality referral systems among health service providers across Nigeria.
- Provision of medical reports and statistics on usage and coverage
- Advisory on healthcare services such as, wellness programs, epidemics etc.
- Prompt customer service response.
Submissions in default of ANY requirement listed above will be excluded from the procedure.
Evaluation and Selection
(1) A technical panel will be constituted to review the EOI, and shortlist Organizations based on the criteria listed above.
(2) Only organizations that satisfy the Pre-qualification requirements will be pre-qualified and contacted.
Submission of Applications/Closing Date:
Electronic submissions must be delivered via KNCV Nigeria dedicated email, on or before the due date and time.
The EOI Number “EOI-KNCV-01” with the name of organization expressing its interest should also be clearly written in the application submission.
Open Date/Time: 8.00pm Wednesday, 19 April, 2023
Close Date/Time: 6:00pm Tuesday 9 May, 2023
Procedure for Submitting:
Vendors are to submit relevant documentation BY E-MAIL (only) – to recruitment@kncvnigeria.org and 247healthcaremgtservices@gmail.com
Selection process
The selected vendor will be contacted via e-mail, immediately after the selection process is concluded.
Please be informed that we have a health broker (24/7 Healthcare Management Services) who would be part of the selection process.
N/B
This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of KNCV Nigeria to appoint any organization nor shall it entitle any organization to claim any indemnity from KNCV Nigeria. Importantly, all costs incurred by bidders because of this process and any subsequent requests for information shall be borne by the bidding organizations. This would include any costs incurred during functional demonstrations and subsequent meetings and negotiations.
