Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation
Request for Expression of Interest
Engagement of a Market Firm for Abuja Carnival 2011
As part of an ongoing initiative to improve on the Performance of Abuja Carnival, the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation is inviting reputable and professional Marketing Firms to partner in the promotion and marketing of the Carnival for 2011. The relationship between the Ministry and whoever is eventually the successful marketer will be regulated by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will spell out, among other things, the quantum of compensation to the partner (marketer) relative to overall proceeds collected.
Responsibilities
To be engaged for the period of preparing for and executing the 2011 Carnival with the following core responsibilities:
(a) Effective Marketing and promotion of Abuja Carnival 2011;
(b) Identify the most appropriate marketing mix and source for revenue and sponsorship for the carnival
(c) Create appropriate messages best suitable for the identified techniques to elicit the desired responses from sponsors, stakeholders and target audience;
Develop a project programme for the implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan and
(d) Participate in the production of a comprehensive report of the project including assessment of its impact on the target audience.
Requirements
- The key personnel (principal consultant) of the Marketing Firm should be a registered member of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN);
- Its principal consultant should have vast working experience and a track record in the sector;
- Certificate of Incorporation;
- Company profile indicating the nature of your company and key staff
- Past experience/track records of the firm in undertaking similar jobs documentary evidences of such;
- Evidence of three (3) years Tax Clearance Certificate:
- VAT Certificate and evidence of past V&T remittances;
- Audited annual Financial Report of the company for the past three (3) years;
- Evidence of compliance with Pension Reform Act 2004; and
- The CV of each professional staff.
Interested candidates may obtain further clarification during office hours (9.00am-4.00pm) on Mondays to Fridays from the address below.
Also, expression of interest one (1) original and three (3) copies must be delivered in both hard and soft copies on or before 19th April, 20111 to the address below in a sealed and envelope marked: Expression of Interest as a Marketing Firm For Abuja Carnival 2011.
The Secretary
Abuja Carnival
Block E, Room 227
Federal Secretariat Phase II
Shehu Shagari Way Abuja.
Only pre-qualified/shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit proposals and for further discussion. No submissions will be entertained after 4.00pm of the last day of the ultimatum.
Signed
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Tourism, culture and National Orientation
Federal Secretarial Phase 1
Shehu Shagari Way-Abuja.
