Consultancy Services for Development of National Digital Economy Strategy

The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) in Islamabad invites expert consultancy firms to develop a National Digital Economy Strategy. This consultancy focuses on strategic economic transformation, digital inclusion, and innovation to position Pakistan among the top 25 global digital economies by 2035. This assignment involves a comprehensive three-phase process. First, the consultant will create a detailed 'Battle Map' analyzing global digital value chains, Pakistan's current position, and AI-driven disruptions affecting export and domestic sectors. Second, the firm will identify and model 3-5 strategic economic battlefronts, recommending a focused path for Pakistan's digital economic growth. Third, the consultant will develop an integrated Digital Economic Playbook, including offensive and defensive strategies, a national M&E and OKR framework, and a program governance model compatible with PDA's institutional structure. The scope also includes a high-urgency 'First 100 Days' action plan for immediate implementation. Consultants must demonstrate strong expertise in national economic strategy, industrial policy, and societal transition, with proven experience in large-scale national projects. Compliance with PEC categories is not applicable as this is a consultancy service. Firms must be tax compliant with FBR and maintain active taxpayer status. The proposal validity is 180 days, and all submissions must be uploaded via the e-PADS portal. The submission deadline is set for 20th April 2026 at 10:30 AM, with technical proposals opened online at 11:00 AM the same day. Proposals must be submitted electronically on e-PADS, and financial proposals will be opened only for technically qualified bidders. The physical address for correspondence is the 7th Floor, Kohsar Block, Sector F-5/1, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your technical proposal clearly addresses the 'three-front war' philosophy and includes detailed methodology for societal transition and economic modeling. Missing these critical elements often leads to disqualification. Also, verify your firm's blacklisting status and submit a valid Proposal Securing Declaration to avoid rejection.