DEADLINE: 26TH JANUARY, 2026
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (FCT-IRS)
NO. 3 ABRIBA CLOSE, GARKI AREA 7, ABUJA
www.fctirs.gov.ng
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF MEDIA CONSULTANT FOR PUBLICITY, CAMPAIGNS AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
BACKGROUND:
The FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) is an agency established by an Act of National Assembly (FCT-IRS Act 2015) to administer tax and non-tax revenues accruable to the Federal Capital Territory, and is thus responsible for the collection of all the taxes collectible by a state government in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 and relevant tax laws. The Service is also responsible for the coordination of collection of all other revenues accruable to the Federal Capital Territory. Its vision is to be a model Internal Revenue Service to serve as a benchmark for Africa. While Its mission is to provide an effective & efficient Tax Administration through continuous innovation.
To meet up with this task, the Service has earmarked funds for Publicity, Campaigns and Communication Services. The Service seeks to engage reputable and competent media consultant for the provision of above-mentioned services for the year 2026. To this end, interested Media Consultancy Firm with requisite experience are hereby invited to express interest for the assignment.
2. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENTS:
The objectives of the assignment are to help FCT-IRS increased revenue generation; improved Taxpayers’ education and awareness, positive behavioural change, reputation management and deterrence from unethical practices, just to mention but a few.
3. TERMS OF REFERENCE:
The ToR for this assignment is as summarised below:
- Reputation Management;
- Media Management and Engagement;
- Generous exposure of the activities of the Service;
- Strategic Public Relation Direction;
- Environmental Scanning and provision of Media Intelligence;
- Conception, Design and Expedited Production of Creative Communication Idea and Concept for the Service Towards the Realisation of its Core Mandate and Revenue Target;
- Generation, Execution and management of Public Relations Initiatives on behalf of the Service; and
- Marketing Communication Services.
4. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The duration of this engagement shall be as contained in the Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs),effective from the date of acceptance of offers and signing of contract agreements with the FCT-IRS.
5. ELIGIBILITY/ REQUIREMENT:
Interested bidders who wish to do business with the FCT-IRS shall possess the criteria stated below. In specific terms, the following documents shall be submitted in support of the expression of interest:
MANDATORY CRITERIA:
i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7 or Status Report from CAC;
ii. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till December, 2025;
iii. Evidence of current Pensions Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
iv. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
v. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025;
vi. Evidence of current registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring 31st December, 2025 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
vii. Sworn affidavit stating:
- whether or not any officer of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or Bureau for Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder, none of the Directors has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety, and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
- A sworn affidavit that the company is not in receivership or Financially/Legally Encumbered; and
- A sworn affidavit that the company is not a replacement for a hitherto tax defaulting company.
OTHER CRITERIA:
viii. Consultant’s Organization and Experience (Verifiable documentary evidence of at least Three (3) similar jobs undertaken during the last Five (5) Years that best Illustrates Qualifications – Engagement letters/contract agreements/Job completion certification or Evidence of payment, etc.);
ix. Work Plan and service schedule (proposed main activities of the assignment, their content and duration, phasing and interrelations, milestones (including interim approvals by the Client);
x. Team Composition to include Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Team Members;
- Curriculum vitae of Project Manager/Team Lead for the assignment, including copies of their Academic and Professional qualifications which must be relevant and related to the project;
- Curriculum vitae of at least 2Project Team members for the assignment, including copies of their Academic and Professional qualifications which must be relevant and related to the project;
xi. Evidence of the firm’s registration with the following relevant Regulatory/Professional bodies such as ARCON/APCON, OAAN, The Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage (DOAS) valid till 31st December, 2025;
xii. Evidence of the firm’s registration with the FCTA Signage & Advertising Agency, valid till 31st December, 2025;
xiii. Financial Capability
- Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2022; 2023 and 2024 evidencing average turnover of not less than N50Million (as reflected on tax clearance certificate);
- Evidence of financial capacity to execute the project including Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility to the tune of N100Million for the execution of the assignment if required;
xiv. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of understanding (MOU) should be provided (All eligibility criteria are compulsory for each JV partner); and
xv. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the company’s letterhead paper bearing amongst others, the registration number (RC) as issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), contact address, telephone number (preferably GSM No.) and e-mail address. The letter head paper must bear the names and nationalities of the directors of the company at the bottom of the page duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.
6. NOT ELIGIBLE:
All Contractors who have defaulted on previous contract(s) awarded to them by FCT-IRS/Federal Government.
7. SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS:
You are required to submit Two (2) bound copies each of EoI documents separated by dividers and arranged as indicated in paragraph 5 above in a sealed envelope and clearly marked ”insect the project” and addressed to the undersigned. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and address of the bidder. The marked sealed envelope should be registered in the Office of the Director and drop in the designated Tender Box at the location stated below not later than 12.00noon, onMonday26thJanuary, 2026 (during working hours of 9.00am – 4.00pm daily except on weekends and public holidays). Any document submitted after this deadline of 12:00noon on Monday 26th January, 2026 shall be rejected.
The Ag. Head Procurement Department,
FCT Internal Revenue Service,
No. 11 Kwameh NkrumahCresent, Asokoro, Abuja.
8. OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS:
The proposals will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00noon of 26th January, 2026, at the address stated in paragraph 8 above in the presence of the Bidders or their Representatives, approved Civil Society Organization(s) and the general public who choose to witness the opening.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION:
a. For all enquiries, please contact us on 08035898811; Email: fct-irs procurement@fct-irs.gov.ng;
b. Proposals must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
c. Proposals submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
d. All cost will be borne by the bidders;
e. Please ensure that you sign the proposal submission register in the office of the Head Procurement as stated in paragraph 7 above, as FCT-IRS will not be liable for misplaced or wrongly-submitted bids.
f. Shortlisted Bidderswill be contacted at a later date for the opening of financial proposals, while the unsuccessful ones will be de-briefed.
10. DISCLAIMER:
a. The FCT-IRS reserves the right to verify claims made by any Bidder.
b. Tendering false documents is an offence and will lead to exclusion from the tendering process and prosecution.
c. FCT-IRS is not bound to issue engagement letter to any tenderer and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in line with section 28 of PPA 2007.
d. In line with executive order 001 of May 18th 2017, all bidders are to provide verifiable statement on the local content of the works to be done and goods to be supplied.
Signed:
Ag. Head Procurement
For: Ag. Executive Chairman FCT-IRS
