EOI: Consultancy to Support SMEs in Social Systems, Workforce Management & Digitalization (GIZ / Ministry of Commerce)
Tender advertisement published in Jang on Sunday, 18 October 2026, listed under Islamabad.
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Issuer: Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce. Implementing partners: GIZ and TextILES II under the multi-donor action “EU Support to Better Governance and Business Environment in Pakistan.” Purpose: Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify consulting firms to support export‑oriented SMEs in strengthening social systems, workforce management, women’s workforce participation, working conditions and digitalization across selected sectors.
Target sectors: Textile & Apparel, Leather, Sports Goods, Medical & Surgical Instruments, and Rice Processing. Key activities include SME assessments, Change Management Team (CMT) workshops, technical coaching, implementation support, validation and knowledge product development.
Submission requirements: Interested firms must submit a company profile with a table of contents and separate sections addressing each eligibility requirement, supported by relevant evidence. Only firms passing the EOI eligibility assessment will be invited to submit a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP). All communications and documentation must be in English.
| Compulsory Firm Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Firm registration & tax status | Valid firm registration in Pakistan, tax registration and active taxpayer status as applicable. |
| Business history | Legally registered entity in Pakistan with at least five (5) years of business operations by the EOI submission deadline. |
| Regional presence & Project Manager | Regional/liaison office in Lahore; Project Manager must be based in Lahore. Provide PM details and office address. |
| Technical experts | Technical pool of experts in Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sialkot and Multan; submit short profiles of these experts. |
| Financial turnover | Combined financial turnover of at least PKR 100 million over the last three years, verifiable through filed income tax returns and supporting financial documents. |
| General consultancy experience | Verifiable consultancy experience executing at least one project with a minimum duration of 12 months in the last five years (provide completion certificate or relevant document). |
| Specific sector/workforce experience | Verifiable experience completing five assignments related to workforce management, social systems, working conditions, diversity & inclusion, organizational development or workforce digitalization; at least one assignment in any of the key sectors (textile & apparel, medical & surgical instruments, rice processing, sports items, etc.). Provide completion certificates or relevant documents. |
How to apply: Submit a company profile and supporting evidence in a sealed envelope clearly labelled with the EOI reference. Only shortlisted firms will be requested to submit full technical and financial proposals. All communications and documentation must be in English.
Submission address: GIZ Pakistan (bid box), Serena Business Complex, Gate 06, Khayaban-e-Suharwardy, Sector G-5/1, Islamabad.
Published in Jang on Sunday, 18 October 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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