DEADLINE: 4TH AUGUST, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, BUDGET AND NATIONAL PLANNING
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
FISCAL GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONS PROJECT (FGIP)
CREDIT NO.: 62880-NG
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: APPOINTMENT OF TAX CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING FIRM TO CARRY OUT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR TAX POLICY ANALYSIS (including International Tax Cooperation and Transfer Pricing)
REFERENCE NUMBER: NG-FMF FGIP-293733-CSCQS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank to support implementation of the Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) is for an appointment of a suitable Tax Consultancy and training firm with expertise in the development of customized training curriculum on transfer pricing and international tax legal framework to facilitate capacity building for senior and middle level staff of the Technical Services Department as well as such aligned agencies as Federal Inland Revenue Service, Debt Management Office, and Budget Office of the Federation on international best practice in the area of transfer pricing and Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) issues. The firm will be required to carry out the development of customized practice-oriented training curriculum and training materials for the training modules, covering (i) transfer pricing basic principles; (ii) Nigeria specific transfer pricing and international legal framework; (iii) other relevant international tax matters including permanent establishment, interest deductibility and other BEPS issues; (iv) dispute resolution mechanism including Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP): (v) capacity and skills for transfer pricing and (vi) challenges and opportunities arising from digitization. The capacity building is expected to be supplemented by just-in-time technical advice. The proposed duration of the project is eighty (80) days after signing of the contract agreement.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at: https://www.spesse.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/TOR-on-Tax-Policy-Analysis-_-International-Tax-Cooperation _Transfer-Pricing.doc
The Technical Services Department Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- A reputable firm with expertise in corporate tax, international tax reporting or cross border business transactions advisory services
- At least 5 years’ experience in international taxation and transfer pricing advisory services
- Demonstrated experience in international tax planning and interpretation of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of current developments in international taxation and transfer pricing in Nigeria.
- Availability of experts in the firm with experience within a tax administration responsible for auditing transfer pricing/international tax issues relating to large multinational enterprises for not less than 5 years.
- Evidence of Tax Compliance Certificate
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a subconsultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. Therefore, while expressing interest, JVS should clearly specify the qualifications of each of the associated firms to undertake the assignment.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours of 0900 to 1500 hours or via the e-mails listed below.
Expressions of interest (3 copies) must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, and by e-mail) by 12 noon on 4th August, 2022.
Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP)
Attn:- The Director,
International Economic Relations
International Economic Relations Department
Room 426/427, 4th Floor, Phase II Building,
Federal Ministry of Finance & Budget and National Planning, Finance Headquarters
Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Tel: +234 8033115666
E-mail: ishay2k2006@yahoo.com, chinyereoranezi@gmail.com
