Consultancy Services for Provision of ICT for Challenged Persons in Nigeria (ICTCPN) at USPF

The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Universal Service Provision Fund

Invitation for Proposal (IFP)

For Consultancy Services for Provision of ICT for Challenged Persons in Nigeria (ICTCPN)

1. The Universal Service Provision Fund (“USPF”) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to facilitate the achievement of national policy goals for universal service and universal access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rural, un-served and under-served areas in Nigeria.

1. Aware of the large number of challenged citizens in the country that represent about 10% of the population in Nigeria and the constraints they experience regarding ICT accessibility in the country, this project has been initiated to address these constraints and explore various ways of bridging the digital divide. Also the project would assist the country in Meeting the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets which includes: basic services such as education and heath, creating opportunities, poverty eradication etc.

1. The Consultancy is expected to provide Information on the various needs and limitations the challenged citizens’ experience daily and how the introduction of ICT tools can improve their lifestyle and what type of supportive technology are required to meet their needs. In addition, information on various institutions and organizations that attends to the needs of challenged citizens in the country.

1. The ICTCPN project would be streamlined by a project consultant and implemented by private operators who would be the project implementers under the close supervision of the USPF.

1. The details of scopes of work, eligibility and tender delivery instructions as well as other details are contained in the RFP on our website www.uspf.gov.ng.  Interested bidders are advised to view the RFP from USPF website before purchasing hard copy from USPF

1. Interested Firm should submit their proposal to the undersigned on or before June 9, 2010 by 4.00 pm

All proponents are to note that failure to comply with the tendering instructions shall lead to disqualification.

1. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of N100, 000.000. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security (Bid Bond) of N200, 000.00 Proposal without bid Bond shall be rejected. The tendering fee of N100, 000.00 should be in draft in favour of the Universal Service Provision Fund The Technical and Financial proposal must be in separate envelopes and must be marked clearly

USPF/RFP/SAP/2010/TECHNICAL and USPF/RFP/SAP/2010/FINANCIAL

Director /Secretary,

Universal Service Provision Fund,

Universal Service Provision Fund Secretariat

Nigerian Communications Commission Head Office, 7^th Floor,

432, Aguiyi Ironsi Street,

Maitama District,

Abuja.

For further clarification on the RFP, please send your enquiries to Engr. Wakili Bako on 094617465

Signed:

FUNSO FAYOMI ESQ

Director/Secretary

Universal Service Provision Fund

Website: http://www.uspf.gov.ng

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