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Reference: EOI – LONG TERM AGREEMENT
INTRODUCTION
Alimat Care Foundation (ACF) is a youthled, women’srights organisation advancing the rights, safety, and leadership of girls and young women in Nigeria. Established in 2020 and formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2022, ACF operates in underserved and crisisaffected communities where gender inequality, conflict, climate risks, and poverty intersect.
ACF implements locally led, evidencebased programmes that expand access to quality education, prevent genderbased violence, strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), build climateresilient livelihoods, and promote economic empowerment. Guided by Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles, the organisation ensures girls and communities drive and shape programme decisions.
We work in close partnership with community structures, civil society networks, and government institutions to shift harmful norms, strengthen systems, and amplify girls’ voices in decisionmaking spaces.
Purpose of this Call
Alimat Care Foundation (ACF) invites qualified, experienced, and legally registered service providers to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for consideration for the establishment of a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for the provision of the following services:
The purpose of this EOI is to identify and prequalify competent and reliable vendors with the capacity to provide the required services in a timely, transparent, reliable, and cost-effective manner in support of ACF's operational activities.
The LTA arrangement is intended to facilitate the efficient procurement of recurring services, subject to ACF's operational requirements, applicable procurement procedures, and the terms and conditions that may subsequently be agreed with selected vendors.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Selected vendors may be required to provide one or more of the following categories of services:
Airtime Top-Up Services
The service provider may be required to:
Internet Data Subscription Services
The service provider may be required to:
Electricity Bill Payment Services
The service provider may be required to:
Starlink Subscription Services
The service provider may be required to:
LTA ARRANGEMENT AND DURATION
ACF intends to establish one or more Long-Term Agreements with qualified service providers for the provision of the services covered under this EOI. The anticipated duration of the LTA will be twelve (12) months from the date of execution, subject to satisfactory vendor performance, continued operational requirements, availability of funds, and ACF's applicable policies and procedures. Any extension or renewal will be subject to ACF's approval and applicable procurement requirements.
ACF may establish LTAs with one or more service providers and may award LTAs by individual service category based on the outcome of the evaluation and due diligence process.
SERVICE CATEGORIES AND VENDOR ELIGIBILITY
Vendors may express interest in one or more of the service categories listed in this EOI. Vendors should clearly indicate the service category or categories for which they are applying and demonstrate relevant experience and capacity for each category.
ACF reserves the right to select different service providers for different service categories where this is determined to be in the best interest of the Foundation.
GEOGRAPHICAL AND OPERATIONAL COVERAGE
The required services will primarily support ACF offices, facilities, staff and authorized operational locations in Adamawa State and as may be communicated by ACF from time to time.
PRICING AND COMMERCIAL INFORMATION
Expression of interest should contain indicative price quotes and other associated costs, including;
SERVICE REQUESTS AND LTA CALL-OFF
Establishment of an LTA does not constitute an authorization for the vendor to provide services without an approved request from ACF.
Services under the LTA will be requested on an as-needed basis through authorized ACF service requests, purchase orders, call-off orders, or other approved procurement instruments, as applicable.
The LTA does not constitute a commitment by ACF to purchase any minimum quantity or value of services from the selected vendor(s).
PAYMENT AND DOCUMENTATION
Payment arrangements and applicable payment terms will be defined in the subsequent LTA/contract and will be subject to ACF's financial management procedures and applicable approval processes.
Vendors must provide appropriate supporting documentation for services rendered, including valid invoices, receipts, transaction confirmations and, where applicable, periodic statements or reconciliation records.
VENDOR PERFORMANCE
ACF will monitor the performance of vendors engaged under an LTA. Performance may be assessed based on, among other considerations, service quality, timeliness, availability, accuracy of transactions, responsiveness, pricing, completeness of supporting documentation, compliance with contractual obligations and adherence to ACF policies.
Poor or unsatisfactory performance may result in corrective action, suspension of further service requests, termination of the LTA, or other action in accordance with the applicable contractual terms and ACF policies.
STARLINK SERVICES
For Starlink
related services, the requirement primarily covers subscription and renewal services, including timely processing of applicable subscription payments and provision of transaction documentation.
Where required, the vendor may also be requested to provide assistance in resolving subscription or payment-related issues. Equipment supply, installation, configuration, maintenance or other technical services will only be required where specifically requested and agreed by ACF.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION CRITERIA
Interested service providers must meet the following minimum requirements:
POLICY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
Vendors considered for an LTA with ACF must agree to comply with all applicable ACF policies, procedures, rules, and contractual requirements, including, but not limited to:
ETHICAL CONDUCT
ACF maintains a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery, kickbacks, corruption, and other unethical practices.
Vendors must commit to conducting business ethically and transparently and must immediately report any suspected fraud, bribery, kickback, corruption, conflict of interest, or other unethical activity associated with the procurement or provision of services to ACF.
Any vendor found to have engaged in fraudulent, corrupt, unethical, or otherwise prohibited conduct may be excluded from current or future procurement opportunities in accordance with ACF's applicable policies and procedures.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested and eligible service providers are requested to submit an EOI containing the following:
Late submissions may not be considered.
EVALUATION AND DUE DILIGENCE
Submissions will be reviewed against ACF's applicable procurement requirements. The assessment may include:
Administrative/Eligibility Compliance
Technical and Operational Capacity
Relevant experience;
Commercial Considerations
Due Diligence
TAX AND OTHER INFORMATION
Alimat Care Foundation is Value Added Tax (VAT) exempt but deducts Withholding Tax (WHT) in compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws.
ACF reserves the right to request additional documentation or information from interested vendors as may be required during the evaluation and due diligence process.
INCLUSIVE PROCUREMENT
Female-, youth-, and disability-owned businesses/firms/companies that meet the eligibility criteria are strongly encouraged to express their interest.
ACF is committed to promoting fair, inclusive, and transparent procurement practices and encourages eligible businesses from diverse ownership backgrounds to participate in its procurement opportunities.
DISCLAIMER AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
Submission of an Expression of Interest does not constitute a contract, commitment, or guarantee of selection or award of an LTA or any other contract.
Only vendors that meet ACF's requirements and successfully pass the applicable evaluation and due diligence processes may be considered for subsequent procurement opportunities.
Alimat Care Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any application, in whole or in part, in accordance with its procurement policies and procedures.
ACF also reserves the right to determine the appropriate procurement method and to discontinue, modify, or otherwise manage the procurement process in accordance with its applicable policies and operational requirements.
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Interested vendors should submit their complete EOI documentation electronically to:Email: procurement@alimatfoundation.ngo Email Subject: EOI – LONG TERM AGRE
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