Consultancy Services to Design, Deploy, and Operate National Digital Outreach Program for MSMEs

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Lahore is procuring consultancy services for a significant national project. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and focuses on designing, deploying, and operating a National Digital Outreach, Advisory, and Capacity Building Program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Access to All (A2A) initiative. Items being procured: - Consultancy services to design the program - Deployment of the digital outreach platform - Operation and advisory services for capacity building of MSMEs This tender involves comprehensive consultancy services that require expertise in digital program design, deployment strategies, and operational management to support MSMEs across Pakistan. The scope includes technical advisory and capacity building to enhance MSME outreach and development. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The procurement follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. Bidders should ensure submission of a Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. Experience in similar consultancy projects and valid FBR/ATL registration will be advantageous. The tender documents and detailed instructions are available on the EPADS portal. The submission deadline is **Monday, August 31, 2026, 01:00 PM**, with proposals opening at 01:30 PM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The procuring office is located at SMEDA, 4th Floor, Building No.3, Aiwan-Iqbal Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and thoroughly review the bid securing declaration requirements to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with QCBS evaluation criteria will also enhance your proposal's competitiveness.