Invitation for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services at National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
National Broadcasting Commission
Public Notice
Invitation for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services
The National Broadcasting Commission seeks proposals from qualified fundraising (Grants and Soft Loans) consulting firms to conduct a study to determine the needs feasibility, costs, benefits and modus operand) for creating a National Broadcasting Fund (NBF). The ‘NBF1 is a proposed multi-tranche financing facility, which will provide financing to Nigerian Broadcasting companies to overhaul and upgrade their infrastructure, equipment, human resources and capacity building initiatives to global standards.
2. Organizational Background
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) established in 1992 as a parastatal under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Information serves a very important and delicate role in licensing, monitoring, regulating and controlling the entire broadcasting industry in Nigeria. The NBC is responsible for monitoring and regulating 98 radio stations and 244 television stations. In addition to the NBC fulfilling its regulatory mandate, the Commission strives to elevate the Nigerian broadcasting sector to global standards that will enable the industry to compete with top broadcasting outlets globally.
3. Scope of Work
The National Broadcasting Commission is seeking a competent consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study to determine the current state of the broadcasting industry and outline the industries current pitfalls and the necessary recommended actions to be taken using potential funding from the NBF. Specifically the feasibility study should address the following:
- Perform a comprehensive assessment to determine the current status of the industry with regards to:
a) What is the industry size?
b) What are the industries key demographics?
c) What is the industry’s biggest competition?
d) Number of both broadcasting and radio stations lacking in equipment manpower, organizational capacity. ;
e) Number of stations equipped and prepared for the global cutover in June 2015 from analogue to digital terrestrial transmission.
f) Identification and situation analysis of revenue generation in the industry.
g) Clearly identify private owned, state owned and federal owned stations which are currently in compliance and which have defaulted.
h) Which stations cater to a niche market segment,
i) Which niches are not successful,
j) Identify the problems hindering the broadcast sector.
- Based on the results of this assessment, to determine whether or not there’s a compelling enough case for the creation of the NBF.
- Identify a list of donor agencies and foundations that provide funding for the broadcasting /communication industries.
- On the average, how much capital would be required to revamp each of these stations to international standards. What is the key focus in revamping the industry.
- What key features will be acceptable to both the advertising industry and the broadcasting industry to help maximize the revenue from both parties.
- What will be the structure, format, modus operand! and internal and external safety guards for managing grants and soft loans.
- Propose one or more methods for approving/declining both grants and soft loans.
- Propose one or more methods for the repayment of loans
- Identify all possible strategic benefits this NBC/NBF plan will provide to the broadcasting industry in Nigeria in deepening the democratic process, creating employment, boasting education, information to the masses, national security and general entertainment.
4. Requirements
Interested consulting firms who wish to participate in conducting a study to determine the needs, feasibility, costs, benefits and modus operands for creating a National Broadcasting Fund (NBF) are required to submit their Company’s profile which must include but not limited to the following documents.
a) Evidence of incorporation of the company with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
b) Evidence of current Tax Clearance Certificate.
c) VAT Certificate and Evidence of remittance to FIRS.
d) Evidence of Pension Certificate.
e) Details of staff strength including the curriculum vitae and profile of key staff.
f) Details of previous consultancy experience undertaken in the last five (5) years, including scope of the work and value.
g) Clear indication of Head office address.
h) Audited accounts for the last three (3 years) up to 2013.
i) Sworn affidavit that the firm is not bankrupt,
j) Sworn affidavit that none of the directors of the company is an ex-convict or bankrupt.
k) Evidence of financial capacity and banking support (bank reference, recent statement of account).
l) Evidence of Registration and remittance to Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Furthermore, the under listed topics should be addressed in a 15-page or less proposal (additional information or sample material should be attached where relevant).
- Project understanding,
- Ability to carry out scope analysis.
- Ability to predict main stream income.
- Ability to prepare internal process order.
Project Approach including significant phase and deliverables. i.e. a description of the feasibility study process. Inclusion of the duties to be performed by the Consultant and those the Consultant expects to be done by the NBC staff or Board Members.
Firms capabilities:
(I) Experience with similar organizations, (ii) Experience with feasibility studies.
Project team. (Biographies or resumes detailing experience with similar projects).
Method of Application
All interested Consultants will be required to submit detailed technical and financial proposals in accordance with the detailed scope of work along with their company profile.
Opening of Bids
Submission of bidding documents shall close by 12 noon April 2, 2014 and opening of pre-qualification bid shall take place same day in NBC Board Room.
The financial bid shall be opened thereafter on evaluation of the pre-qualification bid document for those adjudged to pre-qualify.
Submission of Tenders
The Technical and Financial Documents should be submitted in separate sealed envelopes clearly marked “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid” respectively both put in a third sealed envelope marked “TECHNICAL AND
FINANCIAL TENDER FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES and should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Tenders Board
National Broadcasting Commission
Plot 20, Ibrahim Taiwo Road
Asokoro District-Abuja
Additional Information
I) NBC shall reserve the right to verify the authenticity of claims made by bidders and to disqualify any bid based on false or unverifiable claim or information.
II) NBC shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by prospective bidders in preparing the tender document.
III) This advert also serves as invitation to any interested NGO and members of the general public who may wish to witness the opening exercise.
IV) The NBC reserves the right to inspect or verify claims/information submitted as it deems necessary. Similarly, the Commission is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process when unforeseen and justifiable developments warrant such action, without incurring any liability and assigning reasons thereof.
V) That at anytime the Commission discovers that the information submitted for pre-qualification is false, the Commission reserves the right to disqualify the company.
VI) Original documents mentioned in paragraphs 4(a) – (d) above must be produced for citing at anytime requested before the completion of the procurement exercise.
SIGNED
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