DEADLINE: 6TH JUNE, 2025
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, NIGERIA
INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS (IDEAS PROJECT)
IDA CREDIT NO.: 65140-NG
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR ENGAGEMENT OF TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDERS (TSPs) FOR SELECTED SECTORS AND SKILLS IN THE SIX (6) GEO-POLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA
REFERENCE NO..: NPCU/IDEAS/CS/01/25
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Education has received a Credit Facility from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the IDEAS Project and intends to apply part of the funds to finance the Nigeria Youth Employment Skills Acquisition Fund (“NYESAF”).
Purpose of the Assignment
The services seek to engage Training Service Providers (TSPs) to provide skills training in selected sectors across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
The objective of the activity is to increase youth employment and income generation, particularly among those aged 15-35 years who are not employed or engaged in education or training, or who are underemployed or under-skilled. More information on NYESAF can be found at https://ideasproject.gov.ng/about-nyesaf/
The Federal Ministry of Education through the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project now invites eligible firms (“Training Service Providers”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Applicants should provide information demonstrating that they have met the required eligibility criteria for the EOI Stage, qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services as stated in the EOI and Request for proposal document (RFP) respectively.
Selection of the Training Service Providers
Applicants will be selected in accordance with the Consultants Qualification (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2-25) revised in and open to all eligible firms as defined in the Procurement Regulations. Available on https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/procurement-new-framework. Procurement will be carried out in accordance with Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest..
Applicants may associate with other firms in the form of a Consortium/joint venture to enhance their qualifications. All parties in both agreement shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected.
How to apply:
- Visit the IDEAS Project MIS on https://ideasprojectng.com/tsp/;
- Click on get started,
- Click the NYESAF tab,
- Click apply on the sector/Skill applicable and available for your TSP;
- Download the EOI form template to be filled (if not yet downloaded);
- Click apply;
- Fill the required information, an email verification will be sent to your email to activate your user account;
- login to your account and provide all necessary documents as requested for the EOI and submit;
- You will be notified on your dashboard as you proceed (when your EOI is reviewed and you qualify, you will be prompted to proceed to upload your RFP) always check your dashboard to track your progress.;.
- Successful applicants to download the RFP document.
Interested applicants should download the EOI submission forms Template and fill the forms contained therein on https://ideasproject.gov.ng/download/template-for-submission-of-nyesaf-eoi/
The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be downloaded at the following link
Detailed information on the available trades for the NYESAF activities can be downloaded at https://ideasproject.gov.ng/download/available-trades-for-nyesaf/
Eligibility criteria:
1. Relevant expertise and experience in technical and vocational training for at least 3years. (Applicants should provide evidence of previous training sessions held by the TSP)
2. Applicants to provide a list and short summary of trainers with industry experience. (both public and private entities)
3. Certificate of Incorporation from Corporate Affairs Commission (private entity only);
4. Evidence of Tax compliance for the last 2 years (private entity only)
ONLY Applicants that meet EOI shortlisting criteria as detailed in the TOR will be allowed to download and submit the RFP on the Portal. PLEASE note that the 1 stage (EOI) and 2nd Stage (RFP) will run concurrently. Early application for the EOI stage will give sufficient time to complete the RFP stage.
PRE Proposal meetings shall be held in each of the 6 Geopolitical zones; North-central (Abuja), North-West (Kano), South-East (Enugu), South-South (Benin City), North-East (Gombe) and South-West (Lagos). Contact NYESAF programme officer on 08091154911.
The Proposals must be submitted on or before 12:00PM, June 6th 2025.
Interested Applicants may obtain further clarifications via the email below.
The National Project coordinator,
INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS (IDEAS PROJECT)
245, Adesujo Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT
E-mail: info@ideasproject.gov.ngherbert.mandoh@ideasproject.gov.ng
08101332241, 08035642922
