RFP Reference No.: CODERHI/CDP/CONS/2026/001
Issue Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 19/07/2026
Project: Support to Improving Social Cohesion through Community Development Planning (CDP)
Project Location: Kwaya Kusar LGA, Borno State
SECTION 1: Invitation to Submit Proposals
Community Development and Reproductive Health Initiative (CODERHI), in partnership with Oxfam, invites eligible consulting firms and qualified consultants to submit Technical and Financial Proposals for the provision of consultancy services to undertake a Rapid Needs Assessment and facilitate a Youth Enterprise Development Training through Private Sector-Oriented Skills Acquisition for Ward Development Support Committees (WDSCs) in Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area, Borno State.
The consultancy aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial capacity of WDSCs through practical, market-driven skills acquisition and enhanced engagement with private sector actors to support sustainable livelihoods and community development.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) are attached as Annex I.
SECTION 2: Scope of the Assignment
The successful consultant shall be responsible for:
Conducting a Rapid Needs Assessment.
Undertaking market and value chain analysis.
Recommending two or three priority skills areas.
Developing practical training modules.
Procuring all practical training materials.
Identifying qualified local resource persons from within the LGA and especially among the WDSC who can serve has co-facilitators.
Facilitating practical skills acquisition training.
Submitting all required reports and deliverables.
Detailed responsibilities are provided in the attached TOR.
SECTION 3: Eligibility Requirements
Interested applicants must:
Be a legally registered consulting firm or individual consultant.
Demonstrate relevant experience in enterprise development, livelihood programming, vocational skills training, or private sector development.
Have experience implementing similar assignments for NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, or development partners.
Possess qualified personnel with relevant technical expertise.
Demonstrate experience working in fragile or conflict-affected settings (added advantage).
SECTION 4: Proposal Submission Requirements
Applicants shall submit two separate proposals along side Annexes below
Technical Proposal
The Technical Proposal shall include:
Cover Letter
Understanding of the Assignment
Proposed Methodology
Detailed Work Plan
Training Approach
Risk Management Strategy
Team Composition
CVs of Key Personnel
Relevant Experience
Similar Assignments Completed
References
Financial Proposal
The Financial Proposal shall include:
Professional Fees
Cost of Rapid Assessment
Cost of Training Materials
Cost of Local Resource Persons
Administrative Costs
Applicable Taxes
Total Consultancy Cost
The Financial Proposal should clearly indicate taxes (VAT 7.5% and WHT 5%)
SECTION 5: Mandatory Documents
Applicants shall submit:
Company Profile
CAC Registration Certificate
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
Evidence of Similar Assignments
Updated CVs
Professional Certificates (if any)
At least two Client References
Failure to submit mandatory documents may result in disqualification.
SECTION 6: Evaluation Methodology
The evaluation shall be conducted using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method.
Stage One: Preliminary Examination
The Procurement Committee will examine submissions to confirm compliance with the mandatory requirements.
Only responsive proposals shall proceed to technical evaluation.
Stage Two: Technical Evaluation (70%)
Criteria
Maximum Score
Understanding of the Assignment
10
Proposed Methodology
20
Relevant Experience
20
Qualifications of Key Personnel
15
Work Plan and Implementation Schedule
10
Experience in Similar Assignments
25
Total
100
Only proposals scoring 70 points or above in the technical evaluation shall proceed to the financial evaluation.
Stage Three: Financial Evaluation (30%)
Financial proposals shall be evaluated based on reasonableness, completeness, and value for money.
The final score shall combine the Technical (70%) and financial (30%) scores.
SECTION 7: Payment Schedule
Payments shall be made upon satisfactory completion and approval of agreed milestones.
Milestone
Payment
Submission and approval of the Inception Report, Rapid Needs Assessment Report, and Validation Findings
40%
Submission and approval of the Training Curriculum, Facilitation Plan, and Training Materials
20%
Successful completion of the training and submission of the Final Consultancy Report
40%
SECTION 8: Confidentiality
The successful consultant shall maintain confidentiality of all information obtained during the assignment.
No information shall be shared without prior written authorization from CODERHI.
SECTION 9: Ownership of Deliverables
All reports, training manuals, assessment data, photographs, learning materials, and other outputs produced under this consultancy shall become the property of CODERHI and Oxfam.
SECTION 10: Ethical and Safeguarding Requirements
The successful consultant shall comply with:
CODERHI Safeguarding Standards
Protection Principles
Do No Harm Principles
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)
Child Protection Standards
Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policies
SECTION 11: Conflict of Interest
Applicants shall disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest. Failure to disclose conflicts may lead to disqualification.
SECTION 12: Right to Reject
CODERHI reserves the right to:
accept or reject any proposal;
cancel the procurement process at any stage;
negotiate with the preferred bidder;
award the contract in whole or in part.
Submission of a proposal does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.
SECTION 13: Proposal Validity
Proposals shall remain valid for 90 calendar days from the submission deadline.
SECTION 14: Submission Instructions
Technical and Financial Proposals shall be submitted as separate documents in sealed envelopes (or separate electronic files where applicable) clearly Named:
Technical Proposal - Consultancy for Youth Enterprise Development Training through Private Sector-Oriented Skills Acquisition for WDSCs
Financial Proposal - Consultancy for Youth Enterprise Development Training through Private Sector-Oriented Skills Acquisition for WDSCs
Submit Annex attached to this advert : Organization or firm Name then annex name and number.
SECTION 15: Procurement Timetable
Activity
Date
RFP Issued
10/07/2026
Deadline for Clarification Questions
14/07/2026
Responses to Clarification Questions
14/07/2026
Proposal Submission Deadline
19/07/2026
Technical Evaluation
21/07/2026
Financial Evaluation
21/07/2026
Notification of Successful Bidder
23/07/2026
Contract Signing
24/07/2026
Commencement of Assignment
27/07/2026
Annexes
find link below for annexes.(fill and and Sign)
Annex I: Terms of Reference (TOR) (Read and get more clear picture)RF
Annex III: RFQ TEMPLETE
Annex V: Conflict of Interest Declaration
Annex VI: Safeguarding and Code of Conduct Declaration
Link for TOR
Link for RFQ
Link for CONFLIT OF INTREST
Link for SAFEGUARDING AND CODE OF CONDUCT