REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Consultancy for Data Systems Strengthening and Development of an Integrated Data Repository and Analytics Platform

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Consultancy for Data Systems Strengthening and Development of an Integrated Data Repository and Analytics Platform

Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description

The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) invites qualified firms and consultants to submit proposals for a consultancy to strengthen data systems and develop an integrated data repository and analytics platform to support family planning programme implementation in Nigeria.

Background

ARFH, with support from the Gates Foundation, is implementing activities to improve data quality, integration, and use for decision-making in the delivery of DMPA-SC and self-injection (SI) services in Nigeria.

Program data is generated across multiple platforms, including:

Community-based reporting systems (CORPs)
Health facility records
National systems (DHIS2/NHMIS and LMIS)
Partner reporting systems

Despite existing data governance structures, significant inconsistencies remain across these systems, limiting the reliability of data for program performance tracking, commodity planning, state prioritisation, and donor reporting.

Objective

To strengthen data systems and develop an integrated data solution that:

Improves data quality, consistency, and reporting
Enables triangulation across community, facility, and national systems
Supports clear attribution of ARFH contributions
Enhances the use of data for decision-making
Establishes a scalable and sustainable data architecture

Specific Responsibilities

Scope of Work

The consultancy will be implemented in two phases and will focus on existing implementation states: Nasarawa, Niger, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Yobe, and Plateau, while ensuring that all outputs are standardised and scalable for application in additional states.

Phase 1: Data Assessment, Triangulation, and System Design

Map and document data flows and reporting processes across community, facility, and national levels
Conduct data gap assessment and systematic triangulation across:
- CORPs data
- DHIS2/NHMIS
- LMIS
Harmonise indicators and develop a standardised indicator framework
Develop an attribution framework to track ARFH-supported contributions
Review and revise reporting tools (CORPs and facility-level) to align with system requirements, including method mix, referral tracking, and commodity tracking
Design a central data repository and integration layer linking DHIS2/NHMIS, LMIS, and community data systems
Develop dashboard wireframes and specifications to support performance tracking, attribution, and decision-making
Define infrastructure requirements (server, hosting, security, and backup systems)
Develop a comprehensive data strategy
Develop SOPs and training materials to support data reporting, validation, and use

Phase 2: System Development and Deployment

Develop and deploy the data repository and data integration pipelines
Build and deploy an interactive dashboard with attribution and triangulation capabilities
Procure and configure infrastructure (server, storage, backup systems)
Conduct system integration, testing, and validation (including user acceptance testing)
Provide training, user manuals, and technical documentation
Develop a sustainability and transition plan for system ownership and scale

Key Deliverables

Phase 1

Inception report
Data mapping and triangulation report
Harmonised indicator framework
Attribution framework
Revised reporting tools
Data repository architecture design
Dashboard wireframes and specifications
Infrastructure requirements document
Draft data strategy
SOPs and training materials

Phase 2

Functional data repository
Integrated data pipelines
Fully operational dashboard
Installed and configured infrastructure
System testing and validation report
Training reports and documentation
Final system deployment report
Sustainability and transition plan

Required Experience

Duration

6 – 8 weeks

Eligibility and Required Qualifications

Interested firms should demonstrate:

Experience with DHIS2/NHMIS and digital health systems
Strong data engineering and analytics capabilities
Experience in dashboard development (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or web-based platforms)
Experience in public health and M&E systems
Proven ability to deliver both system design and implementation

Minimum Qualifications

Key Principles

The solution must build on existing government systems (DHIS2/NHMIS and LMIS)
The system will function as a data integration and analytics layer, not a replacement for national systems
No parallel reporting systems will be created
All outputs must be traceable to source systems

Method of Application

Submission Requirements

Interested applicants (firms or individuals) should submit:

Technical proposal
Financial proposal
CV(s) of key personnel
Evidence of similar assignments

Submission Details

Submission of Quotations

All submissions should be sent via email to:

vendorprequalification@arfh-ng.org

Deadline:
Friday, April 16, 2026, on or before 4:00 PM

~ Position Closed ~