DEADLINE: 28TH JULY, 2023
MTN NIGERIA FOUNDATION LIMITED
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FROM CONSULTANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA (RE-ADVERTISED)
The MTN Nigeria Foundation Limited by Guarantee (MTNF) was established by MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (“MTN Nigeria”) in July 2004 to drive MTN Nigeria’s Corporate Social Investment (“CSI”) initiatives aimed at improving the quality of Life in communities across Nigeria.
Project Rationale and Description
MTNF since inception has prioritized interventions in the health sector through various initiatives which have been implemented under its national priority portfolio. These interventions contribute to enhancing the quality of life at individual, community, and institutional levels. In furtherance of this, MTNF now seeks to set up brownfield specialist “Mother & Child” healthcare facilities in three (3) locations as part of its CSI to further strengthen the health system in Nigeria and provide affordable quality healthcare for Nigerians (the “Project”). The choice of this Project is informed by impact, value indexes and the following research data:
(i) 60% of healthcare needs will be taken care of by focusing on mother and child healthcare.
(ii) Current infant mortality rate for Nigeria in 2021 is 57.701 deaths per 1000 live births.
(iii) Maternal Mortality Ratio (“MMR”) in several low-and-middle-income countries is alarming, with about 34% of global maternal deaths occurring in Nigeria and India alone.
To actualize the Project, MTNF seeks to engage the services of a consultant to design through thorough research and experience, a detailed and pragmatic scope of work document covering the identified key areas of the Project. The document will serve as the key input for the healthcare facility Project implementation.
SCOPE OF WORK
MTNF anticipates that the consultant’s proposal should provide insight and guidance on how the Project should be implemented which should be backed by recent research and verifiable data, and should include details on opportunities, gaps, challenges and recommended best approach in adopting a brown field structure under the following areas:
(i) Methodology & Operating Model
(ii) Location
(iii) Focus of the Healthcare Facility
(iv) Healthcare Facility Structure
(v) Technology
(vi) Partnerships
(vii) Sustainability (ESC & Funding)
(viii) Human Resource
(ix) Best Practices
(x) Cost Analysis
Project Objectives
(1) Set new standards for quality and affordable healthcare in Nigeria.
(2) Significantly contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria.
(3) Increase levels of awareness in mother and child health education.
(4) Contribute to the availability and accessibility of quality maternal and child health service.
(5) Provide state-of-the-art comprehensive (preventive and curative) healthcare services For mothers and children so that they attain a high level of healthcare.
(6) Strengthen the economy through the retention of skilled medical workers.
(7) Create an easy to replicate model which can be adopted by other health Focused organizations.
Next Steps
Upon receipt of proposals from consultants, MTNF will evaluate and shortlist qualifying consultants for Further consideration.
Application Process
Interested consultants should visit the MTN Expressions of Interest application portal — https://apps.mtn.ng/expressionofinterest/ for more information on how to apply within 4 (Four) weeks of this publication (28 JULY, 2023).
ONLY PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS WILL BE CONTACTED AND MTNF BEARS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVALUATION AND FINAL SELECTION OF SUCCESSFUL CONSULTANT.
Terms and Conditions
(1) It is hereby understood that the proposal submitted is strictly for discussion purposes only and is not binding. If does not constitute an offer or commitment whatsoever on the part of MTNF to enter into any other agreement with a consultant. All terms, conditions and Figures contained herein are subject to change.
(2) Please note that interest expressed by a consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of MTNF to include the consultant in the shortlist.
(3) MTNF expects no confidential information to be included in a consultant’s proposal and shall owe no confidentiality obligation on the proposals.
(4) MTNF reserves the right to reject any proposal in respect of the Project, and/or to terminate discussions or negotiations with a consultant.
(5) Consultants may associate with other consultants to enhance their proposals. (Please note that an expression of interest may be submitted by a Joint Venture (“JV”) of consulting Firms and the maximum number of partners in a JV shall be limited to Three (3).
(6) All the partners in a JV shall be jointly and severally liable For the entire contract if selected.
(7) A consultant (including the individual members of any JV) shall submit only one (1) proposal, either in its own name or as part of a JV. If a consultant, including any JV member submits or participates in more than one proposal, all such proposals shall be disqualified and rejected.
For more information please visit our website at: https://apps.mtn.ng/expressionofinterest/
Fraud Notice
Please note that the MTN Nigeria Foundation does not use placement agencies nor do we charge applicants an advance Fee of any kind. (E.g. application fees, placement Fees, test fees, etc.)
