Federal Ministry of Communication Technology
Request Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Consultancy Services: Development of National E-Government Strategy and Design of Government IT Shared Services Plan and Enterprise Architecture
The Federal Ministry of Communication Technology hereby invites interested, competent and reputable Consultants to submit Expressions of Interest for the development of the National E-Government Strategy, Government IT Shared Services Plan and Enterprise Architecture. The primary goals of the E-Government Strategy will include, but not be step limited to, creating easy access for citizens to obtain service and interact with the Federal government; improving government efficiency and effectiveness; and improving government’s responsiveness to citizens. Government IT Shared Services will facilitate the delivery of IT services to government at reduced cost.
1. Objectives
The primary goals of the E-Government Strategy will be to articulate Federal Government’s approach to delivering services to the public using web and other technologies. The strategy should aim at improving government efficiency and effectiveness; and improving government’s responsiveness to citizens. The Strategy will also articulate the Enterprise Architecture that will be required to build out the E-Government Services for citizens and other stakeholders. The IT Shared Service Plan should define the framework and practical roadmap that will facilitate the delivery of IT services to Government Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) at better efficiency and reduced cost.
2. Guiding Criteria for Selection
The selection of the Consultants will be in accordance with the procedures set out in Guidelines published by Bureau of Public Procurement.
3. Eligibility Criteria and expected contents of Expression of Interest
Prospective applicants are requested to submit Expressions of Interest that demonstrate capability and capacity to undertake the assignments detailing the following information as basis for short-listing for further evaluation during which technical and financial proposals will be requested and reviewed accordingly. Consultancy firms may associate to enhance their qualifications.
- Certificate of incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission;
- Evidence of Tax clearance certificate for the past three (3) years from Federal Inland Revenue Service;
- Value Added Tax Registration Certificate and Evidence of Remittance;
- Evidence of compliance with the provision of section 16b (d) of Public Procurement Act 2007 as it relates to the Pension Reform Act 2004;
- Comprehensive Company Profile
- Detailed Description of Similar Assignments in Public Sector and Description of experience in similar conditions
- Verifiable Evidence of Undertaking Similar Assignments in Public Sector
- Availability of appropriate skills among staff
4. Expression of Interest must be in English Language, Five (5 No.) hard copies and one soft copy must be packaged in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Expression of Interest as a Consultancy Firm to Develop National E-Government Strategy, Government Shared Services and Enterprise Architecture” on the top left-hand side of the packaging envelope and submitted to the address below:
MTB Secretariat
Federal Ministry of Communication Technology,
Room 206, 2nd Floor, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1
Annex III, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja
5. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address above on or before 5th March 2012 by 12.00 noon.
All EOIs will be opened immediately after the deadline in the Ministry’s conference room in the presence of bidders.
NB: Only Pre-qualified companies will be invited to submit detailed Technical and Financial Bids.
(SIGNED)
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Communication Technology,
