ALSAR (ANCHOR FOR LIFE SUPPORT AND RESILIENCE): REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES – (RELAUNCHED)

Job Description

Request for Proposal for the Provision of Consultancy Services – ALSAR/MDG/PRG/031/2023 (Relaunched) at Anchor for Life Support and Resilience

ALSAR (Anchor for Life Support and Resilience) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering communities across Nigeria through education, skill-building, and sustainable programs. With a focus on environmental initiatives and post-conflict peacekeeping efforts, ALSAR strives to create a peaceful and resilient world for all, fostering empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Background of Project:

Anchor for Life Support and Resilience (ALSAR) proposes a Livelihood Support and Education project aimed at addressing critical barriers to sustainable livelihood and quality learning for acutely vulnerable families in conflict-affected communities of Maiduguri, Borno State. “Educate Her” is a transformative livelihood support project aimed at uplifting vulnerable families with adolescent girls who are at risk of dropping out of school or facing early/forced marriage due to poverty. In response to the urgent need to break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation of girls, this comprehensive initiative will provide educational support to young girls, equip caregivers with vocational skills, financial literacy, business management skills, and establish or enhance micro-businesses to ensure sustainable livelihoods. By fostering a culture of savings, entrepreneurship, and education, the project aim to create a positive impact on the lives of marginalized families and uplift the entire community. In many communities of MMC and Jere LGAs in Borno State, girls face significant barriers to accessing quality education due to poverty and traditional gender roles. Forced into early marriages or domestic responsibilities, these girls often see their dreams of an education fade away. Moreover, their caregivers struggle to provide financial support, perpetuating a cycle of poverty that affects generations. The project seeks to address these multifaceted challenges by providing comprehensive support to vulnerable families. The project’s primary focus is on empowering families through sustainable livelihood opportunities, while simultaneously incorporating a critical Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) component to ensure the well-being and agency of adolescent girls.

The primary objective of the “Educate Her” project is to increase school retention rates and empower vulnerable adolescent girls to complete their primary/secondary education, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering them to make informed decisions about their future. Also, to empower their caregivers with financial literacy in other to provide support for these girls in their academics.

Purpose of this Request

ALSAR is hereby seeking proposal from interested and eligible service providers (both individual and corporate entities) to provide consultancy services as provided in the scope of work below, in line with agreed service level standards and quality. The agreement shall be for the duration as outlined below with the option of renewal subject to satisfactory and professional performance.

Purpose of Consultant

The consultants will equip the adolescent girls with Vocational training on tailoring, cap making and soap (bar and liquid soap) making and Training on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) in either or both locations mentioned below (in LOT 1 and 2); and also provide their caregivers with various trainings that will create sustainable income generation and as well create opportunities for potential employment or entrepreneurship through physical training session.

• LOT 1 Vocational Training in Musari (MMC)
• LOT 2 Vocational Training in Garba Buzu Camp (MMC)
• LOT 3 Training on Capacity Skill Building
• LOT 4 Training on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH)
• LOT 5 Financial Literacy
• LOT 6 VSLA Training

Price Offer: It is expected that the Service Providers submit their best possible financial offer.

• Offers should be submitted in Nigerian Naira (NGN);
• Offers should be inclusive of 10% Withholding Tax;

For full details, access all documents via this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G0pw6inHsEgSzkbBr8oGc26oKoSHq6EM?usp=sharing

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENT FOR INTERESTED SERVICE PROVIDERS:

Corporate Entities: For Proposals to be valid, Interested Corporate Entities MUST attach,

1. A detailed company profile for corporate entities; with registered and verifiable physical addresses, functional email, telephone numbers and point of contact for the organization.
2. Evidence of company registration with Corporate Affairs Commission, including form CAC7 and CAC2.
3. Company’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) with evidence of registration with FIRS for corporate entities attached.
4. Current Tax clearance certificate.
5. A list of at least two (2) verifiable clients, including international non-governmental organizations in North East Nigeria, and other reputable organization equal in scope.
6. At least Two (2) proofs of past experience in the form of past Service Agreement, Purchase Orders or Contracts on Consultancy Services with International Non-Governmental Organizations in North East Nigeria.
7. Service providers must attach quotations of the lot/s they are bidding for on Company letter headed paper.
8. A List and Prices of the training materials the beneficiaries will need. (For those bidding for LOT 1 and LOT 2 only).
9. Interested Service providers, must provide Per Individual Rate for LOT 1 and LOT 2; and Per session rates for each other Lots bided for.

All documents to be submitted should be duly stamped, signed and dated.

Individuals: For Proposals to be valid, ​​Interested Individuals MUST attach,

1. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Copy of registration of business name (IF applicable).
3. A valid copy of the Individual’s Tin Certificate.
4. At least Two (2) proofs of past experience in the form of past Service Agreement on Consultancy Services with International or local Non-Governmental Organizations in North East Nigeria.
5. Interested Individuals must attach quotations of the lot/s they are bidding for.
6. A List and Prices of the training materials the beneficiaries will need. (For those bidding for LOT 1 and LOT 2 only).
7. Interested Individuals must provide quotations whereby the unit price is calculated Per Individual Rate for LOT 1 and LOT 2; and Per session rates for each other Lots bided for.

All documents to be submitted should be duly signed and dated.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Please send your Proposal containing your quotation and all the required documents as listed above to procurement.tenders@alsars.org on or before Monday 12pm, 30th October 2023. using the position as subject of email.