Hiring of Chartered Accountancy Firm for Registration of Provident Fund Trust, Gratuity Fund Trust and Pension Fund Trust under The Punjab Trust Act, 2020

The Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) Lahore invites proposals for the hiring of a Chartered Accountancy firm to provide consultancy services for the registration of Provident Fund Trust, Gratuity Fund Trust, and Pension Fund Trust under The Punjab Trust Act, 2020. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Registration of Provident Fund Trust - Registration of Gratuity Fund Trust - Registration of Pension Fund Trust The scope includes preparation and establishment of each trust, drafting and finalization of all requisite trust documentation such as Trust Deed and Trust Rules, registration with the Office of the Assistant Commissioner and Directorate of Land Records, liaison with relevant authorities including obtaining No Objection Certificates from the Director General Labour Welfare, and responding to queries from regulatory authorities to ensure smooth approval and registration. Eligible bidders must be Chartered Accountancy firms registered with ICAP, on the State Bank of Pakistan Panel of Approved Auditors in Category 'A', and have at least three similar work orders/contracts. Bidders must also be registered with FBR and PRA and provide bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR). The deadline for submission of proposals is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted online; manual submissions will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed terms and conditions available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all eligibility and submission requirements. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and prepare all required documents including bid security and technical forms in advance to avoid last-minute issues. Also, carefully follow the instructions for bid submission and maintain the validity of your proposal for 90 days. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified Chartered Accountancy firms to engage with a prestigious institute in Lahore and contribute to the establishment of important employee benefit trusts under the Punjab Trust Act.