Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination.
Working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge. Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Plan International is committed to obtaining fair value for services rendered with a competitive price and timely delivery of the right quantities at the right quality. This RFP intends to secure a competitive proposal for a ‘CALL FOR CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW SUBMISSIONS OF INTENDING SUPPLIERS’.
OVERVIEW
Plan International Nigeria recently carried out a Request for Information [RFI] for suppliers who would like to be included in the Plan International supplier database.
This Terms of Reference is for the engagement of a Consultant who will carry out a desk review of all the submissions received and due diligence on all the shortlisted vendors.
INVITATION
Plan International Nigeria is inviting reputable companies to submit proposals to provide consultation services for the document desk review and due diligence for all intending suppliers.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Intending companies are to submit the following documentation:
- Evidence of Supplier valid registration with Corporate Affairs Commission with a copy of Memorandum and Article of Association, form CAC2 and form CAC7; OR Status Report.
- Details of any current legal actions pending against the supplier or its directors and/or office bearers.
- Relationships with any parent company or joint venture arrangements (if applicable).
- Evidence of Supplier Tax Clearance Certificate for the year ending 2022 or 2023.
- Company profile
- Proof of work experience carrying out similar tasks with a minimum of 3 NGOs
- Contact details of references where a similar service was undertaken
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
The successful Consultant will be required to perform the following functions:
- Look through all submissions and ensure the stated criteria are adhered to
- Certify that suppliers are actually in the business as submitted
- Categorize the suppliers according to their areas of expertise
- Submit a detailed list of suppliers verified for approval.
- Submit a detailed report of findings for final approval.
LOCATION OF SERVICES
The Consultant will conduct a Desk review and due diligence of the submissions from the following states and their environs: Borno, Yola, Yobe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) at the Plan International Country office at:
49 Anthony Enahoro Street, Utako, Abuja.
How to apply
Interested vendors shall submit a comprehensive proposal detailing their proposed review methods and a quotation of cost. to Nigeria.procurement@plan-international.org with this reference in the subject, ‘CONSULTANT TO REVIEW SUBMISSIONS OF INTENDING VENDORS’.
All Bids must be received by Thursday the 8th of August, 2024. Bids submitted after the deadline date will NOT be accepted.
A detailed description of the Request for Proposal can be accessed via this link: