FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for

Individual Consulting Services

ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR REVIEW OF THE INTEGRATION OF HIV SERVICES AND ENROLLMENT OF PLHIV INTO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEMES IN NIGERIA

October  2026

Letter of Invitation

Dear Sir/Ma:

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) invites proposals for consulting services for the following assignment Engagement Of Consultant For Review Of The Integration Of Hiv Services And Enrollment Of Plhiv Into Health Insurance Schemes In Nigeria

 The primary objective of this assignment is to:

1. Assess the current status of integration of HIV services into SHIS in the selected states.
2. Assess the status of enrolment of PLHIV into State Health Insurance Schemes(SHIS)

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) will make available the necessary documents and reports and other information concerning this assignment. You may obtain additional information at the following address: National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Ground Floor No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja.

A candidate will be selected on the basis of comparison of Budget presented by the candidates, individual qualifications (Curriculum Vitae and Experience), Technical Approach, Methodology and Workplan

5. The following forms are attached:

        (a)  Terms of Reference;

        (b) Model of Curriculum Vitae;

        (c) Model of Letter for submitting the Proposal;

        (d) Form for Observations of the Consultant on the Terms of Reference;

Yours sincerely,

Ishahya Dawha

Head Procurement

For Director General

ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR REVIEW OF THE INTEGRATION OF HIV SERVICES AND ENROLLMENT OF PLHIV INTO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEMES IN NIGERIA

1.    Background

The HIV/AIDS response financing in Nigeria is still heavily dependent on donor funds with limited government contribution. This high dependency on external funding and high out-of-pocket expenditure for health services, if not addressed urgently, places the future of the health of Nigerians particularly People living with HIV(PLHIV) in a fragile state and will distort the country’s progress towards achieving universal health coverage and ending the ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.

Integrating HIV services into State Health Insurance Schemes (SHIS) aligns with Nigeria’s goal of achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and ensuring access to quality healthcare for all citizens, including PLHIV. This will contribute in reducing out-of-pocket expenses and providing a sustainable financing mechanism for HIV/AIDS response, it will significantly contribute to increasing domestic resourcing of the HIV response and ensure that all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to essential HIV/AIDS care and will promote health equity and reduce disparities in healthcare access across different regions of the country.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and State Health Insurance Schemes (SHIS) present a critical opportunity to integrate HIV services into health insurance benefit packages. However, gaps persist in policy, financing, and implementation. This consultancy will provide technical assistance  to the review the status of HIV service integration & enrollment of PLHIVs into State health insurance schemes (SHIS), identify challenges, and develop actionable recommendations to strengthen domestic financing for HIV services through health insurance.

2. Objectives of the Review

The consultancy will provide technical assistance to the review with the aims to:

• Assess the current status of integration of HIV services into SHIS in the selected states.
• Assess the status of enrolment of PLHIV into State Health Insurance Schemes(SHIS)
• Identify gaps in policy, financing mechanisms, and service delivery that hinder effective integration and enrolment of PLHIVs into SHIS.
• Analyze the impact of existing health insurance models on access to HIV services for PLHIV.
• Develop practical and evidence-based recommendations to improve integration and increase enrolment.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to drive policy reform and implementation at the national & state levels.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conduct a desk review of national and state-level policies, frameworks, guidelines, and existing integration efforts.
• Lead and provide technical guidance in analyzing data collected from the field.
• Document best practices and lessons learned across states.
• Develop a comprehensive technical report summarizing insights, challenges, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with NACA Performance Management and Resource Mobilization department and attend stakeholders’ meetings as requested

4. Deliverables

The consultant shall deliver the following:

1. Inception Report, which will include a work plan and methodology for achieving his/her deliverables.
2. Draft a technical report that includes findings from the state visits, gaps, best practices and proposed recommendations.
3. Support the development of a road map for integration with clear timelines and roles, and responsibilities for stakeholders for improving integration & enrollment for PLHIV into SHIS
4. Develop a final comprehensive technical report with consolidated analysis and a detailed action plan
5. Presentation of the findings at the validation and dissemination meeting

5. Duration of Assignment

The consultant shall be engaged for 15 working (non-consecutive) days.

6. Required Qualifications, Experience and overall scoring creteria

The consultant shall possess:

• Advanced degree (Master’s) in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Financing, Epidemiology, or related field. –30 Marks
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in HIV programming, review and assessments, specific experience in health insurance, domestic resource mobilization, or HIV financing in Nigeria or similar settings- 10 Marks
• Proven expertise in policy analysis and health systems strengthening in Nigeria.-15 Marks (Provide evidence of such strategic plan/ framework, appointment letter, approval letters, reference letter or certificate of satisfaction, document showing the candidate contribution, signed  contract, Report, Invitation)
• Strong experience in designing M&E frameworks for HIV programmes- 15 Marks (Provide evidence of such strategic plan/ framework, appointment letter, approval letters, reference letter or certificate of satisfaction, document showing the candidate contribution, signed  contract )
• Proficiency in data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Collect, Google forms, survey CTO) and evaluation
• Detailed work plan- 10 Marks

• Methodology- 20 Marks

 Minimum of 75% for a consultant to be technically responsive

7. Reporting and Supervision

The consultant will report directly to the Director, Performance Management & Resource Mobilization Department of NACA or designated representative.

8.0 Payment Schedule

The consultant will be paid a lump sum fee upon satisfactory completion of deliverables

9.0 Selection Method: Individual Consultant Qualification selection Method (QBS)

10.0 Documents:

While submitting the Technical Proposal, the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach the following:

• Methodology, Workplan,
• Profile of the consultant
• Copies of all certificates for all qualifications indicated in the CV.
• Evidence of Relevant Experience and relevant supporting document such as contract, appointment letters, reports, award letters, etc
• Recent CV
• Tax Identification Number or recent TCC
• Signed Cover Letter

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount in Naira.

GUIDELINE FOR SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF DOCUMENTS

The detailed Proposal must be in English Language and submitted in two (2) hard copies each (one original & two copies) of the requested documents and proposal. The documents shall then be enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope, and clearly marked at the topmost right corner “Engagement Of Consultant For Review Of The Integration Of HIV Services And Enrollment Of PLHIV Into Health Insurance Schemes In Nigeria.” and the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope, with acknowledgement to NACA office at the address below.

Deadline for Submission: The deadline for the submission of proposal should not be later than Monday 12 noon of 2^nd November,2026. The submission(s) received will be opened immediately after closing at NACA Conference Room in the presence of consultants that choose to attend.

ADDRESS FOR INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Attention:

Head Procurement

National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) 

Ground Floor Room 1.08

No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja

GLOBAL FUND CODE OF CONDUCT

You shall get acquainted with the global fund code of conduct for consultants using this link below: https://www.theglobalfund.org/media/3275/corporate_codeofconductforconsultants_policy_en.pdf

Accepting this invitation shall serve as an acknowledgement and agreement to abide by the Global Fund Code of Conduct for Consultants.

NOTES/DISCLAIMER

1. Late submissions will not be accepted.
2. NACA shall verify any or all documents and claims made by applicants and will disqualify consultants with falsified documents and claims.
3. If it is determined that submitted documents and claims have been falsified, the consultant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
4. NACA shall not be held responsible for any disqualified proposal as a result of any omission or deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
5. This advertisement shall not be construe a contract to any Consultant, nor shall it entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from NACA.
6. Please note that an individual can only bid for any position but only one position and violation of the instruction will lead to disqualification.
7. NACA is not bound to shortlist any Consultant, and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing reason.

Signed

Management.

B. Format of Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Name :           

Complete address :

Profession :    

Date of Birth :            

Years of professional experience :                                         Nationality :          

Membership in Professional Societies :         

Detailed Tasks Assigned :     

TIN:

Key Qualifications :

[Give an outline of your experience and training most pertinent to tasks on assignment.  Describe degree of responsibility you held on relevant previous assignments and give dates and locations.  One page should be sufficient.]

Education :

[Summarize college/university and other specialized education, giving names of schools, dates attended, and degrees obtained.   A page or less should be sufficient.]

Employment Record :

[Starting with present position, list in reverse order every employment held.  List all positions held since graduation, giving dates, names of employing organizations, titles of positions held, and locations of assignments.  For experience in last ten years, also give types of activities performed and client references, where appropriate.  Use about two pages.]

Languages :

[For each language indicate proficiency: excellent, good, fair, or poor in speaking, reading, and writing.]

Certification :

        I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications, and my experience.

                                                                                                                  Date :        

[Signature of consultant ]                                                             Day/Month/Year

 Full Name of Candidate :

 C. Proposal

[Location, Date]

To : [Name and address of Procuring Entity]

Mr/Mrs. :

        I, the undersigned, offer to provide the consulting services for [Title of consulting services] in accordance with your Letter of Invitation dated [Date]. 

        My fees are [net of taxes, estimated at…, as applicable]

        I hereby submit my Proposal, which includes this Technical and Financial Proposal.

        I understand that you are not bound to accept any Proposal you receive.

        I remain,

Yours Truly,

Signature

Name of the Consultant :

Address :

D. Observations and Suggestions of the Candidate Consultant on the Terms of Reference

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3.

4.

5.

List of Annexes

       Annex A : Cost Estimate of Services, and Schedule of Rates.

        Annex B : Consultants Reporting Requirements.

        Annex C : Evaluation Criteria.

Annex A

Cost Estimate of Services

        (1) Remuneration

                          Rate /Days                        Number of Days     (15 days)        Total (currency)

                        in (currency– Naira)

        (2) Reimbursables

                             Rate                   Units/Days                          Total

        TOTAL COST                              

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Consultant to modify accordingly)

Activity (Work)                                                    periods

                              1st       2nd      3rd       4th       5th       6th       7th    8th    9th    10th  11th  12th     

Annex C

EVALUATION CRITERIA

 The Criteria, sub-criteria, and point system for the evaluation of the Technical Proposals are:                                                                                                            Points

(i)    Specific experience of the Consultant relevant to the assignment:   70

1)  Adequacy for the assignment inclusive of methodology (20Marks), Workplan (10Marks) and Experience/understanding (40Marks)           

 (ii)   Key professional qualifications and competence for the assignment: 30

1)  General qualifications                        30

 Total points for criterion (I & ii):           100