Training Service Providers Sought for Skills Development Project in Nigeria

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, NIGERIA INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS (IDEAS PROJECT) IDA Credit No:65140-NG REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) ENGAGEMENT OF TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDERS (TSPs) FOR SELECTED SECTORS AND SKILLS IN THE SIX (6) GEO-POLITICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA - COHORT 2 Reference No .: NG-IDEAS PROJECT-523559-CS-CQS The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Education has received a Credit Facility from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the IDEAS Project and intends to apply part of the funds to finance the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET 2) initiative, formerly (“NYESAF”).

Purpose of the Assignment The services seek to engage Training Service Providers (TSPs) to provide skills training in selected sectors across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The objective of the activity is to increase youth employment and income generation, particularly among those aged 15-35 years who are not employed or engaged in education or training, or who are underemployed or under-skilled.

More information on IDEAS/TVET2 (formerly NYESAF) can be found at https://ideasproject.gov.ng/about-ideasTVET2/ The Federal Ministry of Education through the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS)Project now invites eligible firms (“Training Service Providers”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services for the 2nd Cohort of the programme.

Interested Applicants should provide information demonstrating that they meet the required eligibility criteria for the EOI Stage. Selection of the Training Service Providers Applicants will be selected using the Consultants Qualification (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025) revised in and opened to all eligible firms as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

Available on https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/procurement-new-framework. Procurement will be carried out in accordance with Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Applicants may associate with other firms in the form of a Consortium/joint venture to enhance their qualifications. All parties to both agreements shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected.

How to apply: Interested applicants should download the EOI submission forms Template and fill the forms contained therein on https://ideasproject.gov.ng/download/template-for-submission-of-ideasTVET-eoi/ The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be downloaded at the following link https://ideasproject.gov.ng/download/ideadTVET-terms-of-reference-tor/ Detailed information on the available trades for the activities can be downloaded at https://ideasproject.gov.ng/download/available-trades-for-IdeasTVET/ Eligibility criteria: Relevant expertise and experience in technical and vocational training for at least two (2) years.

(Applicants should provide demonstrable evidence of previous Jobs/trainings conducted e.g., Contract Award Letters, Job completion letters, Letter of engagement to undertake training etc.) Certificate of Incorporation from Corporate Affairs Commission (private entity only); Provision of verifiable location of Applicant’s Training facility.

Expression of Interest must be submitted on or before 12:00PM, December 4, 2025, via email to ideastvetinitiative@ideasproject.gov.ng Interested Applicants may obtain further clarification via the email below.

The National Project coordinator, INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS (IDEAS PROJECT) 245, Adesujo Ademulegun Street, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT E-mail: info@ideasproject.gov .ng NOTE: ONLY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUBMITTED & RECEIVED ON ideastvetinitiative@ideasproject.gov.ng SHALL BE CONSIDERED.

Agency: Federal Ministry of Education - IDEAS Project Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 25000.0 USD