Framework Agreement for Firms Under Technical Assistance Coordination & Resource Alignment (TACRA)
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Nigeria: Primary Healthcare Provision Strengthening Program | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: NG-HOPE-PHC-558719-CS-CQS
This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Primary Healthcare. Located in Nigeria, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the health and medical services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION)
Country: Nigeria.
Date Issued: 31st July 2026
Name of Project: Nigeria healthcare Sector-wide Approach (SWAp Coordination office).
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No: P504693
Assignment Title: Establishment of a Technical Assistance Firms Provider Pool Under the Technical Assistance Coordination and Resource Alignment (TACRA) Mechanism.
Reference No: NG-HOPE-PHC-558719-CS-CQS
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH&SW), is implementing the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) as the flagship reform platform for transforming health outcomes and strengthening health systems in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. NHSRII is being implemented through a Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), which seeks to align government institutions, development partners, private sector actors, and civil society organizations around a common health sector strategy, results framework, and accountability architecture and has received financing from the World Bank and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include:
- To establish and maintain a pool of qualified consulting firms that can provide demand-driven technical assistance to support implementation of NHSRII priorities and other national and subnational health sector initiatives.
The pool will serve as a strategic mechanism for rapid deployment of technical expertise to address institutional, operational, fiduciary, governance, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and systems-strengthening needs across the health sector.
- The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website:https://www.swap.gov.ng/jobsandpostings
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare- Nigeria healthcare Sector-wide Approach (SWAp Coordination office now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
The consultancy firm should possess the following qualifications and expertise: Specifically, the firm:
- Must be legally established and not debarred by the International Development Association (IDA) or other multilateral organizations.
- Should have minimum of (3) years of relevant experience.
- Proven track record in health systems strengthening.
- Experience supporting government and donor-funded programs.
- Availability of multidisciplinary technical experts.
- Adequate organizational and operational capacity.
1.2 Selection and Evaluation Criteria
- Organizational Capacity and Institutional Strength
- Relevant Technical Experience
- Experience Supporting Government and Development Partner Programs
- Qualifications and Depth of Technical Team
- Financial Capacity and Sustainability
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
The Firms will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection method (CQS) set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Applicable Procurement Framework
The establishment and management of the Technical Assistance Provider Pool shall be conducted in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (latest edition), the Financing Agreement, and applicable Government of Nigeria procurement requirements.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) and soft copy by 14th August 2026.
Only firms meeting the minimum qualification threshold shall be admitted into the Technical Assistance Provider Pool.
Nigeria Healthcare Sector-wide Approach (SWAp Coordination office).
Attn: - Oraibi Imabibo – Procurement Assistant
No. 7 Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja, FCT.
Tel: 08000000774
E-mail: jobsandpostings@swap.gov.ng
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00460044. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Nigeria: Primary Healthcare Provision Strengthening Program
Nigeria: Primary Healthcare Provision Strengthening Program has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Nigeria. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Nigeria: Primary Healthcare Provision Strengthening Program in Nigeria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Nigeria. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00460044 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 2 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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