Call for Vendor: Podcast Ideation, Production and Delivery

Call for Vendor: Delimi PROSPER Podcast Ideation, Production and Delivery

Published by:
Engaging Borders Strategy Research and Development (SRD) Gte.
No. 20, off Yakubu Gowon Way, Opp. Fany Hotel (former Omega Hotel),
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.delimi.engagingborders.com

Date of Issue: 25^th November, 2025
Deadline: 2^nd December, 2025, 12:00 noon (WAT)

Background

Engaging Borders SRD is implementing the Delimi PROSPER Project with support from the SPRiNG Programme and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD). The project promotes peacebuilding, civic learning, and environmental resilience through youth-focused digital engagement, storytelling, and community advocacy in Plateau and Kaduna States.

As part of its digital peacebuilding and learning dissemination strategy, the project will produce a six-episode expert-led podcast series exploring the environment–conflict nexus, non-kinetic approaches to peace, identity, narrative, and youth responsibility. Engaging Borders SRD invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for podcast production services.

Scope of Services Required

The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for end-to-end production of a six-episode podcast series, to be delivered between November and December 2025.

Services

• Pre-production planning and studio coordination for 6 units podcast <40 minutes each
• Guest and host identification and management with Delimi PROSPER Project input
• High-quality studio audio (and video, where applicable) recording
• Audio editing, mixing, and mastering
• Video editing for digital dissemination
• Subtitling, transcription, and accessibility adaptations
• Delivery of final and raw files in agreed formats

Deliverables

• Six fully produced video podcast episodes
• Master audio files suitable for podcast platforms
• Edited video files and short clips (if applicable)
• Transcripts and caption-ready files
• Transfer of all raw and edited production files

Vendor Requirements

Interested vendors must submit:

• Company or consultant profile
• Evidence of relevant experience in podcast or audio-visual production
• Samples or portfolio of previous work
• Financial quotation or budget breakdown aligned with the scope of work

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on:

• Technical quality and production approach
• Relevant experience
• Cost-effectiveness and value for money
• Ability to deliver within the required timeframe
• Responsiveness and communication clarity

Selection is subject to donor compliance and availability of funds.

Submission Instructions

Proposals should be submitted electronically to:
[email protected]

Subject line:
“Call for Vendors – Podcast Production Services (Delimi PROSPER Project)”

For further inquiries, please contact:
Janice Malachi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 808 537 7559

Late submissions will not be considered. Only shortlisted vendors will be contacted.

Additional Information

Engaging Borders SRD adheres to principles of transparency, fairness, and value for money in all procurement processes. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate sensitivity to conflict-affected contexts, youth-centred storytelling, and ethical media practice.