Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
Request for Expression of Interest for the Design of Strategic Communication Plan for NERC
Background
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is poised to commence serious corporate branding pursuant to its statutory mandate, and also in line with the on-going electricity privatization programme and the presidential Roadmap on electricity. In view of this, the Commission seeks to invite the services of a reputable consultant to:
1. Conduct a communication audit to evaluate both internal and external communication capabilities and;
2. Design a strategic communication plan for the Commission.
A more detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) shall be provided alongside the Request for Proposal (RFP) that will be sent to shortlisted firms for the assignment.
Eligibility Criteria
NERC now invites eligible consultant, to indicate interest in providing the above services in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007 (Consultant’s Qualification Selection, section). Interested consultants must provide detailed information showing their ability to perform the services requested.
The consultant should also meet the following criteria:
(i) Eligible consultants must be formally qualified in mass communication/ public relations/ advertising/ communication analysis & planning/marketing;
(ii) The consultant or lead consultant must have a minimum of 10years work experience;
(iii) The consultant must have experience in conducting communications needs analysis and strategic design, as well as in managing communication campaigns;
(iv) The consultant should have carried out at least three (3) similar services of the same nature and scale as above during the past five years (2005-2010)
(v) The consultant should provide a detailed work plan and methodology to be deployed for this assignment
(vi) Evidence of the following must be provided:
- Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission
- Current Tax Clearance Certificate and VAT Registration
- Evidence of remittance of staff pension deductions in line with the Pension Reform Act 2004.
- Audited Accounts for the preceding 3 years (2008 2010)
- Detailed company profile, including evidence of technical competence, curriculum vitae of professional staff proposed for the projects, academic and professional certification.
Submission of Documents
The expression of interest should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “EOI for Design of Strategic Communication Plan for NERC” with the relevant information and must be delivered to the address below on or before 12noon on 17th March, 2011.
The Chairman,
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission,
Adamawa Plaza, Plot 1099, First Avenue Central Business District, Abuja.
All enquiries should be directed to:
Head, Procurement Unit,
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission,
1st Floor, Adamawa Plaza, Plot 1099 First Avenue
Central Business District Abuja.
Tel: 08086312121
