DEADLINE: 28TH AUGUST, 2025
ACTIONAID
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF VENDOR(S) FOR PROCUREMENT OF BUSINESS START-UP KITS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE RECONNECT PROJECT

BACKGROUND
ActionAid Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation committed to defeating poverty and injustice, with a focus on marginalised and excluded groups, is implementing the RECONNECT Project (Reintegration and Empowerment for Connecting and Nurturing Opportunities of Vulnerable Populations and Returning Migrants) in Edo, Lagos, and Abuja. The project supports the economic and social reintegration of vulnerable groups, including returned migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons with disabilities (PWDs), and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), through vocational training and business start-up support. 

A total of 400 beneficiaries are being trained in market-driven vocational skills such as: Fashion Design, Hairdressing, Catering and Hotel Management, Baking & Confectionary, Textile & Adire Making and Shoe Making.

To enhance the sustainability of these livelihoods, ActionAid Nigeria will provide business start-up kits tailored to each trade. This TOR seeks to engage qualified vendor(s) to procure and deliver these start-up kits to project beneficiaries.

Objective of the Assignment
The primary objective of this assignment is to engage qualified vendor(s) to procure, package, and deliver high-quality business start-up kits to vocational training beneficiaries in Edo, Lagos, and FCT, Abuja.

Specific objectives include:

  • Procure and deliver complete start-up kits for each vocational trade in line with approved specifications.
  • Ensure timely and quality supply of kits to support the beneficiaries’ transition into entrepreneurship or self-employment.
  • Provide documentation, receipts, and warranty support (where applicable) for all items supplied.

Scope of Work
The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for:

  • Sourcing and supplying start-up kits as per the approved list of trades and specifications (provided by ActionAid Nigeria).
  • Packaging and labelling kits per beneficiary allocation for easy distribution.
  • Delivering the kits to the designated ActionAid distribution points in Edo, Lagos, and FCT, Abuja.
  • Providing warranty and after-sales support for applicable equipment.
  • Submitting delivery notes, receipts, and a final supply report (all delivery costs shall be borne by the vendor).

Indicative items may include, see details in the 

A detailed indicative items list is provided in the annex 1. Details on specification will be provided to shortlisted vendors.

Expected Deliverables
The vendor is expected to deliver:

  • Complete start-up kits per trade and per beneficiary, packaged and labelled.
  • Delivery notes and supporting documentation (receipts and warranty certificates where applicable).
  • A final supply report confirming full delivery in good condition.

Duration of Assignment
The procurement and delivery of all start-up kits must be completed within 2-3 weeks from the date of contract signing.

Vendor Qualification and Requirements

Vendors must:

  • Be a legally registered business in Nigeria with CAC and Tax Identification Number.
  • Demonstrate previous experience in the supply of vocational or business start-up kits (attach evidence such as past contracts or LPOs).
  • Have the financial and technical capacity to deliver all items within the required timeframe.
  • Provide proof of after-sales support/warranty where applicable.
  • Agree to comply with ActionAid Nigeria’s procurement and ethical standards.

Reporting and Supervision
The vendor will report to the Procurement Unit. All deliveries will be inspected jointly by the project and procurement teams before acceptance.

Payment Terms
Payment will be made as follows:

  • 1st Payment: 50% upon contract signing.
  • 2nd payment: 50% upon delivery and inspection of all items. 

All payments will be made via bank transfer in the vendor’s registered business name. Tax or any other charges on the start-up kits cost is to be the exclusive responsibility of the vendor which will be deducted in accordance with the law.

Submission of Proposal
Interested vendors should submit the following documents via email to Procurement.Nigeria@actionaid.org on before 28 August, 2025 using the subject line “Business Start -Up Kits For Vocational Training Beneficiaries Under The RECONNECT Project”:

  • Company profile and registration documents (CAC, TIN).
  • Evidence of similar past supplies (contracts, LPOs, references).
  • Detailed quotations with unit costs, total amount, delivery timelines, and warranty details(please refer to the annex pages for the Specification Table)
  • Evidence of financial capacity.
  • Audited accounts for at least the year 2023.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the procurement process. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

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