REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: PROVISION OF CORPORATE HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES AS A HEALTH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (HMO) Full Time NEW

How to apply

PROPOSAL ADMINISTRATION

All requests for clarification and questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than January 2nd, 2026, via email to [email protected] with a copy to Andrew Enenche @ [email protected], indicating ” provision of corporate insurance services” on the subject line. Responses, if determined appropriate by WCS, will be issued in writing to all known proposers.

All proposals shall be submitted as an attached digital file to the submission email, including attachments, exhibits, or appendices. Emails shall be submitted to:

[email protected]

An interview may be requested with any proposer, during which key personnel are expected to be present. An invitation to participate in an interview does not constitute, nor should it be interpreted as, a commitment or award of contract.

Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM (Nigerian time) on January 9, 2026.

Key Dates:

Last day to submit questions: January 2nd, 2026

Proposals due: January 9th, 2026

Interviews of proposers January 12th-15th 2026

Notice of Award: TBC

Scope of Services and Desired Qualifications

The selected HMO is expected to have overall responsibility for the delivery of the services indicated in the schedule of required services, which can be found here: Health Plan Services

General Services:

• Comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing provisions of such services, including but not limited to:
  • NHIA operational guidelines 2025
• Comply with any WCS rules, requirements, or directives as outlined in this RFP or provided before contract execution.

Qualifications

All proposers are expected to have the experience, resources, qualifications, and capacity to successfully meet the objectives of this RFP, including:

• Proficiency with similar projects.
• Experience in providing similar services.
• Appropriate technical expertise, staff capability, and fiscal resources.
• Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission/Form CAC2 and CAC7
• Current NHIA license

Proposal Content

Proposals should be clear and concise and should address in detail and with appropriate documentation each of the items listed below. Proposals that fail to do so may be disqualified as non-responsive. WCS may request clarification of any proposal during the evaluation process, but it is not bound to do so, and proposers should not assume they will have any further opportunity to clarify their proposals subsequent to the proposal due date.

Each proposer is requested to submit, on or before the submission deadline, a package containing its proposal addressing the following items in the order listed:

Each Bidder is requested to submit, on or before the submission deadline, a package containing:

1. Technical bid: Should include a brief company profile, your unique proposition and approach to customer services, use of technology, and other relevant details.

2. Financial bid: Cost for family and individual plans, using the list of required services as a guide.

3. Current NHIA accreditation certificate

4. Most recent Tax clearance certificate

5. Client reference-name of organizations and contact details.

6. Audited accounts

Evaluation criteria

All proposals shall be evaluated against the following:

• Uniqueness of your approach/proposition to address WCS needs

• Applicability of ICT for process management

• proposed fee

• List of limitations and exclusions other than what is universally accepted.

• Coverage across the country.

The contract will be awarded to the bidder(s) determined to be the most responsive and responsible, offering the best overall value.

General Conditions of Bid Submissions

The following general conditions apply to all bids submitted in response to any Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):

1. Non-Binding Solicitation

WCS’s solicitation of bids in response to this RFP does not commit WCS to award a contract. This RFP does not constitute an offer to enter into a contract for the services described herein.

2. Bid Materials and Costs

WCS shall not be liable for any costs incurred by bidders in the preparation, submission, or negotiation of a response to this RFP, or for any other costs incurred in connection with this RFP. Materials submitted in response to this RFP will not be returned.

3. Confidentiality

All information and materials contained in this RFP or otherwise issued by WCS or its agents as part of the RFP process are confidential and remain the exclusive property of WCS.

4. Modifications

As a condition of award, WCS reserves the right to request any bidder to make revisions, additions, or deletions to its proposal.

5. Subcontractors

Following contract award, WCS shall have no obligation—financial or otherwise—to any subcontractor of the awardee. Any subcontract must be consistent with and subject to the terms and conditions of the prime contract between WCS and the awardee. WCS may require that subcontracts include specific terms and conditions.

6. Reserved Rights

WCS reserves the right, at any time and in its sole discretion, without notice and without liability to any bidder or any other party for costs incurred in preparing proposals or otherwise, to:

• Amend or withdraw this RFP.
• Accept or reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP.
• Award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest-priced bidder.
• Request additional information, clarification, or modification of any submitted proposal.
• Extend the proposal submission deadline upon notification to all prospective service providers.
• Terminate negotiations with a selected service provider and engage another bidder.
• Take any action deemed appropriate if negotiation fails to result in a signed agreement within a reasonable timeframe.
• Terminate or modify the solicitation and selection process at any time and reissue the solicitation to parties deemed appropriate by WCS.