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) in Lahore invites qualified Chartered Accountancy firms to submit proposals for consultancy services related to 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 National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Registration of Provident Fund Trust (1 job, 1 year) - Registration of Gratuity Fund Trust (1 job, 1 year) - Registration of Pension Fund Trust (1 job, 1 year) The scope includes preparation and establishment of each trust, drafting and finalization of trust deeds, trust rules, and related corporate documents. The firm will be responsible for 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 regulatory queries to ensure smooth approval and registration. Eligible bidders must hold a practicing license issued by ICAP, have at least 5 references for similar assignments, and be on the State Bank of Pakistan Panel of Approved Auditors in Category 'A'. Bids must be submitted online via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 by **September 7, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid security in the form of Pay Order or Call Deposit is required. The tender documents and detailed terms are available on EPADS at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/92668. For registration assistance, bidders may visit https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ or watch the tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This is a valuable opportunity for firms with expertise in fund trust registration to work with a prestigious institute in Lahore. Bidders are advised to carefully review all requirements and submit complete proposals through the official portal. Ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification. Contact the Treasurer at PIFD for any clarifications at +92-345-434-7006 or treasurer@pifd.edu.pk.