EOI: Consultancy to Support SMEs in Social Systems, Workforce Management & Digitalization (GIZ/EU Pakistan)
Tender advertisement published in Jang on Sunday, 18 October 2026, listed under Islamabad.
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GIZ Pakistan, implementing the multi‑donor action “EU Support to Better Governance and Business Environment in Pakistan,” invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified firms to provide consultancy services to strengthen workforce management, social systems, women's workforce participation, working conditions and digitalization in 115 export‑oriented SMEs under the SME Greening Accelerator Scheme.
Target sectors: Textile & Apparel, Leather, Sports Goods, Medical & Surgical Instruments, and Rice Processing. At least 20% of participating SMEs will be women‑led, employ women, or directly benefit women. Key activities include SME assessments, Change Management Team (CMT) workshops, technical coaching, implementation support, validation and development of knowledge products.
| Issuer | GIZ Pakistan (implementing EU/BMZ-funded Multi‑Donor Action) |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Procurement of consultancy services for workforce management, social systems and digitalization support to 115 export‑oriented SMEs |
| Scope / Key Activities | SME assessments; CMT workshops; technical coaching; implementation support; validation; knowledge product development |
| Target Sectors | Textile & Apparel; Leather; Sports Goods; Medical & Surgical Instruments; Rice Processing |
| Women Participation | Minimum 20% of participating SMEs to be women‑led, employ women, or directly benefit women |
Compulsory firm requirements include:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration & Tax | Valid firm registration in Pakistan and tax registration, active taxpayer status as applicable |
| Operational History | Legally registered entity in Pakistan with at least five (5) years of business operations by the EOI submission date |
| Regional Presence & Project Manager | Regional/liaison office in Lahore; Project Manager based in Lahore. Provide office address and Project Manager details |
| Technical Pool | Technical experts available in Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sialkot and Multan |
| Financial Capacity | Combined minimum financial turnover of PKR 100 million over the last 3 years, verifiable via filed income tax returns and financial documents |
| General Experience | Verifiable consultancy experience executing at least one project of minimum 12 months duration within the last 5 years (provide completion certificate/relevant document) |
| Specific Experience | Verifiable completion of at least five assignments on workforce management, social systems, working conditions, diversity & inclusion or workforce digitalization, with at least one assignment in any of the listed sectors (textile & apparel, medical & surgical instruments, rice processing, sports, leather) |
Submission instructions: Interested firms must submit a company profile with a table of contents and separate sections addressing each eligibility requirement, supported by relevant evidence. Include CVs and verifiable documents. Label the sealed envelope exactly: "10058439 – Expression of Interest (EOI) for: Enabling SMEs in Social Systems, Workforce Management and Digitalization." Only firms meeting EOI eligibility will be invited to submit a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP). 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.
GIZ Pakistan encourages participation by diverse suppliers, including businesses owned or operated by persons with disabilities and women.
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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