This tender invites well-established consulting firms to provide expert and specialized HR services for the Higher Education Department in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The procurement falls under the consultancy category and requires firms to participate through a Quality cum Cost Based Selection (QCBS) process under the KP-PPRA Rules 2014. The scope involves delivering specialized human resource expertise to support the department's operational and strategic needs. Firms must be registered with Income Tax, Sales Tax, and KP Revenue Authority, and must appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of the FBR. The selection process includes a single stage, two envelope procedure, ensuring technical and financial proposals are evaluated separately to maintain transparency and quality. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC registration requirements relevant to consultancy services and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. This is crucial for eligibility and smooth processing of bids. Firms are advised to prepare their documentation carefully, including bid security of 2% of the quoted value in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR), Demand Draft (DD), or Banker's cheque. The submission deadline is set for 24th March 2026 at 14:00 hours, with technical proposals opening at 14:30 hours on the same day in the Committee Room of the Higher Education Department, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar. Proposals must be uploaded exclusively via the EPADS online portal; no physical or email submissions will be accepted. Pro-Tip: Make sure to register early on EPADS to obtain your unique user credentials and carefully scan and upload the bid security documents. Missing or incorrect bid security submissions are a common cause for disqualification, so double-check these details before submission.