EOI: Engagement of Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO)

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is an affiliate of ActionAid International, a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, ActionAid works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. At AAN we work with people living in poverty and excluded communities to promote respect for the human rights of all. Our work extends beyond the people in these communities to relevant authorities with a view to empowering the people to take necessary action to end poverty. Since 1999, AAN has focused on social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication using the Human Rights Based Approach. AAN functions on the premise that protecting and fulfilling the human rights of people living in poverty will contribute to the eradication of poverty and injustice in Nigeria.

Purpose of this Call

In line with the national statutory requirement, ActionAid Nigeria engages Health Maintenance Organisations (HMO) who will be responsible for providing health insurance access for its Staff, Volunteers, Interns and Consultants. 

Eligibility criteria

Availability and submission of a (1) copy each of the following documents alongside the expression of interest letter:

1. Evidence of Certificate of incorporation with the Corporate Affairs commission
2. Evidence of company’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years 
3. Company profile with Curriculum Vitae of Management staff.
4. Copies of the company’s published annual report and audited account for the last three (3) years
5. Certificate of Registration with National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) (formerly known as National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and evidence of other compliance documents 
6. Evidence of financial capability by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank.
7. Evidence that the HMO has managed Health Insurance scheme of other organisations (including submission of minimum of 2 reference letters)
8. A sworn in affidavit that the information and documents submitted are true and correct.
9. List of Regional and branch offices of the HMO
10. List of accredited hospitals used nationwide by the HMO
11. Categories of Health Insurance Scheme and plan offered with associated cost implications.

Other conditions: 

1. Must be a reputable HMO transacting health insurance business and having good track records. 
2. Must have an office in Abuja
3. This publication is for HMO companies only. 

General information

1. EOI must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder.
2. EOI submitted after the deadline for submission will not be considered.
3. This publication is for information only and not to be construed as a commitment or obligation on our part.
4. Our organisation will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party(ies) in connection with any response to this invitation.

SHEA and Safeguarding          

ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place in line with our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.

Mode and Deadline for submission of quotations

Interested health insurance companies are to submit a (1) copy each of all documents listed under the eligibility criteria and their expression of Interest (EOI) on the company’s letterhead paper bearing: the registration number (RC), contact address, telephone number and e-mail address to Procurement.Nigeria@actionaid.org , with the heading “Name: HMO Application”.

The closing date for submission of quotes is Monday, 3rd August 2026. Failure to adhere to instructions on submissions could invalidate your application.          

Please note that only shortlisted firms will be contacted.