Request for Consultants - Provide Targeted Technical Assistance to a Pipeline of Local Manufacturers to Scale Up Production and Explore Priority New SRH Products at The Presidential Initiative For Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain - PVAC

The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) is a strategic government effort established by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a cornerstone of the Renewed Hope Agenda in October 2023. Operating under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and the leadership of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, PVAC aims to unlock billions of dollars in new investment into Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Request for Consultants - Provide Targeted Technical Assistance to a Pipeline of Local Manufacturers to Scale Up Production and Explore Priority New SRH Products

Location: Nigeria

Background

• The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) represents a landmark effort to strengthen Nigeria’s health systems by facilitating strategic investments, enhancing access to healthcare services, and fostering multi-sectoral collaboration. 
• Nigeria’s health sector continues to experience significant challenges in meeting the demand for high-quality Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) commodities.
• Despite increased awareness and policy support, the country remains largely dependent on imported SRH products, including contraceptives, maternal health commodities, essential reproductive medicines, and diagnostic supplies, resulting in supply instability, high procurement costs, and vulnerability to global market disruptions.
• In line with the mandate of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) to strengthen local manufacturing capacity, catalyse industrial growth, and improve access to essential health products, there is an urgent need to support local manufacturers to modernize production systems, meet regulatory standards, and expand into priority SRH product categories.
• In view of this, PVAC seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to provide targeted technical assistance (TA) to a pipeline of selected Nigerian manufacturers.
• The goal is to build their capacity to scale up production, attain quality compliance, improve operational efficiency, and explore new SRH product lines aligned with national priorities.

Objectives of the Engagement
The primary objective of this engagement is to support a selected pipeline of local manufacturers to scale up production capacity and explore priority new SRH product lines through targeted, high-quality technical assistance. Specific objectives of the assignment include: 

• Provide direct support for GMP alignment, quality systems enhancement, and regulatory preparedness.
• Facilitate feasibility analysis and development pathways for selected priority SRH products.
• Support manufacturers in navigating market entry, product registration, and technology transfer opportunities.

Scope of Work
The consulting firm shall implement a structured technical assistance programme that includes:
Technical Support for GMP and Quality Systems:

• Provide guidance for achieving or maintaining compliance with national and international GMP standards.
• Strengthen quality management systems, documentation processes, and SOPs.

Regulatory and Compliance Support:

• Provide guideline for selected local manufacturers through key regulatory registration processes.
• Support preparation of dossiers, audit readiness, and regulatory documentation.
• Facilitate compliance with WHO PQ and other international quality benchmarks where applicable.

Capacity Building & Training:

• Deliver targeted trainings on GMP, QA/QC, production optimization, and SRH product-specific standards to the selected local manufacturers.
• Provide on-site coaching and mentorship for production teams.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting 

• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress of each manufacturer.
• Develop a detailed technical reports and recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

• Detailed Inception Report
• Individualized Technical Assistance Plans.
• GMP Compliance Support Materials including SOPs, quality manuals, and facility improvement guidance.
• Training Materials and Capacity Building Reports.
• Developed KPI
• Final Consolidated Project Report summarizing overall impact, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Qualification Requirements
Firms or consortia applying must meet the following criteria:

•  Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing support, regulatory compliance, or industrial process optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in GMP, quality systems, and SRH product development.
• Proven experience supporting local manufacturers in Nigeria.
• Strong understanding of NAFDAC and international regulatory processes.
• Valid corporate registration and tax clearance.

Duration

• The engagement is expected to last 2 months.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

Submission Requirements
Interested and qualified firms should submit:
Technical Proposal including:

• Methodology and work plan
• Relevant experience and CVs
• Corporate documents (CAC, TCC, etc.)
• Financial Proposal with detailed budget and justification

Interested firms/contractors should send in their technical and financial proposals and all required documents to: pvacprocurement@gmail.com using Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Any bid/quote submitted later than the stated deadline will not be considered.