Engagement of Firm for Outcome Evaluation & Impact Assessment of SMEDA's MSME Support Programmes FY 2025-26

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has reserved funds for procurement planned for FY 2026-27. SMEDA intends to apply part of these funds to cover eligible payments under the contract for consultancy services titled 'Engagement of Firm for Outcome Evaluation & Impact Assessment of SMEDA's MSME Support Programmes (FY 2025-26)' with reference number P102856. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for outcome evaluation and impact assessment of MSME support programmes. This procurement is managed by SMEDA's Strategic Transformation Unit based in Lahore. The scope involves engaging a qualified firm to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and impact assessment of the MSME support initiatives undertaken by SMEDA during the fiscal year 2025-26. The evaluation will require expertise in consultancy services, data analysis, and impact measurement. Eligible bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 and comply with the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure under Open Competitive Bidding. Proposals must include a Bid Securing Declaration on legal stamp paper as per prescribed format. Detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on EPADS at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/102856 and on SMEDA's official website www.smeda.org. The deadline for submission is Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 02:00 PM, with proposals opening at 02:30 PM the same day. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Firms not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. In accordance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and on EPADS v2.0, as well as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority website (www.ppra.org.pk). A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission through EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification due to manual submission restrictions. Familiarize yourself with the Bid Securing Declaration format and prepare your technical and financial proposals carefully to meet the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) criteria.