Selection of an Agency for Additional Resource Mobilization and International Event Promotion for ECOFEST 2021
Date : 24 Jul 2020 - 24 Aug 2020
Venue : Abuja, Nigeria,
Town : Abuja
Country : Nigeria
From : 24/07/2020 to: 24/08/2020
Client : ECOWAS Commission
Type : Request for Expression of Interest (REOI)
TITLE : Selection of an Agency for Additional Resource Mobilization and International Event Promotion for ECOFEST 2021
1. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) represented by the ECOWAS Commission
intends to select a consultant (firm) for Additional Resource Mobilization and International Event Promotion for
ECOFEST 2021.
2. The main objective of the mission is to:
Promote the event on a global scale.
Mobilise the necessary additional resources for the organisation of ECOFEST 2021;
3. Functions and responsibilities of the consultant firm:
The Agency is responsible to:
Mobilize additional resources for the organization of ECOFEST (The Agency is expected to mobilize at
least US $ 2 million as additional resources to the organization of ECOFEST)
Ensure the international communication of the event. (The agency identifies and promotes ECOFEST
2021 internationally so that the event is visible and publicized)
Communicate to ECOWAS and UEMOA all the results of its resource mobilization efforts, in a spirit of
transparency.
4. The total duration of the mission is twelve (12) calendar months.
5. The ECOWAS Commission invites eligible Consultants (firm) to indicate their interests in providing
these services. Interested, eligible and qualified consulting firms must provide full information on their
qualifications and experience, demonstrating that they are qualified and experienced in providing similar
services.
The pre-selection criteria are as follows:
(a) be a register firm and shall justify of at least ten (10) working years of experience in the field of managing and
mobilizing sponsors, communication, mobilization of financial resources and in supporting cultural events at
national or international level,
(b) Shall justify satisfactory execution in the last ten (10) years at least two (2) similar assignments in managing
and mobilizing sponsors, mobilization of financial resources at national or international level for International
Organization/Donors funded Projects or Governments,
(c) Shall justify satisfactory execution in the last ten (10) years at least two (2) similar assignments in
communicating or in promoting cultural events at national or international level for International
Organization/Donors funded Projects or Governments,
(c) Shall justify satisfactory execution in the last ten (10) years of one (1) similar assignment in managing and
mobilizing sponsors, mobilization of financial resources, in communicating or in promoting cultural events in
West Africa,
(d) Shall justify the availability of necessary key personnel (Mission coordinator; Specialist in mobilizing financial
resources and Specialist in international communication) for the successful execution of the assignment in all
aspect. (list, qualifications, and experience).
NB: In addressing the above listed criteria, consulting firms must provide tangible evidence and detailed
references for all claims made in terms of experience and capabilities, similar assignments, etc. Each reference
provided should be summarized on a project sheet, and will be CONSIDERED AND ACCEPTED ONLY if
the candidate attaches SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (Contract AND/OR Attestation(s) of Good
Performance of each contract presented, as issued and signed by the Client).
6. Interested Consulting firms may apply as a consortium or partnership to ensure and/or boost their
consolidated capacities to execute the assignment.
7. The eligibility criteria, the preparation of shortlist, and the selection procedure shall comply with the
ECOWAS Rules and Procedures for the Use of Consultants” (ECOWAS Procurement Code), available on its
website: http://old22.ecowas.int .The procedure will be based on Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS). A
shortlist of six (6) to eight (8) firms maximum, which present the best profiles, shall be drawn up for further
consideration after the expression of interest. Also, firms that are part of an international network are to submit only
one expression of interest as a network.
8. Interested consultant firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: Monday
to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Nigeria Time:
The Procurement Division, Directorate of General Administration, ECOWAS Commission,
Plot 101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, P. M. B. 401 Abuja, Nigeria or by E-mail to the following
addresses: sbangoura@ecowas.int
With copy to procurement@ecowas.int / ikkamara@ecowas.int / rzida@ecowas.int / smaika@ecowas.int
NB: The attention of interested Consulting firms is particularly drawn to Article 118 of the ECOWAS Revised
Procurement Code (“Infringements by Candidates, Bidders and Awardees”), providing information on corrupt
or fraudulent practices in competing for or executing a contract. In addition, please refer to the following specific
information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per “Article 119 of the aforementioned Code.
9. Expression of Interest (1 original and 3 copies) must be delivered in sealed envelopes and clearly marked
“Selection of an Agency for Additional Resource Mobilization and International Event Promotion for
ECOFEST 2020”, Do not open except in the presence of the Tender Committee” to the address below latest by
Monday 24 August, 2020 at 11.00 am (GMT+1), Nigeria Time.
The ECOWAS Tender Box is located in the Directorate of General Administration, Procurement Division, 1st
Floor ECOWAS Commission, 101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, P. M. B. 401 Abuja Nigeria.
Please note that electronic submissions are also accepted and shall be sent to procurement@ecowas.int.
This EOI is also published on the ECOWAS website http://old22.ecowas.int/doing-business-in-ecowas/ecowasprocurement
Commissioner, General Administration & Conference
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