Provisioning of Head-Hunting Services for Pakistan Software Export Board

This tender invites qualified firms in Islamabad to provide head-hunting services for Pakistan Software Export Board under the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication. The scope covers recruitment of managerial and senior professionals through a structured search and selection process. The selected firm will manage end-to-end recruitment including job advertisement, candidate sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and coordination of interviews. The firm must publish ads in national newspapers and online platforms, maintain a comprehensive candidate database, and ensure thorough verification of documents and references. The engagement includes psychometric and competency assessments as required by PSEB. The contract spans two years with a possible one-year extension based on performance. Bidders must be registered with FBR and hold valid NTN and Sales Tax certificates. Compliance with PEC categories is advised, and firms should ensure active status on the Mandatory Active Taxpayer List (ATL) for 2025-26. Earnest Money of PKR 50,000 is required via pay order or demand draft. The financial bid will be evaluated only for technically qualified firms scoring at least 70% in the technical evaluation. Submission deadline is **8th April 2026 at 03:00 pm**, with technical bids opening at 03:30 pm on the same day at Pakistan Software Export Board, 6th Floor, New State Life Tower, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PPRA e-Procurement Portal, with original bid security delivered physically before closing time. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents are complete and genuine to avoid forfeiture of earnest money. Pay special attention to the technical proposal format and include all required attestations and declarations to meet PSEB's strict evaluation criteria.