Hiring of Consultant for Establishment of National Day Care Fund and Its Framework

The Ministry of Human Rights, Islamabad (Development Wing) invites qualified consultants to submit proposals for the hiring of a consultant firm for the establishment of the National Day Care Fund and development of its framework. This consultancy aims to develop a comprehensive mechanism for establishing and upgrading day-care facilities in ICT, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and federal government entities located in federating units. The assignment includes preparation of a Need Assessment Report and drafting a Framework/Mechanism for the fund. Items being procured: - Need Assessment Report (1 quantity) - Draft for Framework / Mechanism for establishment/upgradation of Day-Care Facilities (1 quantity) The consultancy involves detailed analysis including child care demand and supply, development of national day care standards, identification of priority workplaces with substantial female workforce, and creation of a national workplace day care priority map. The framework will cover governance, eligibility criteria, fund allocation, grant disbursement, contributions from various partners, investment policy, financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation, co-financing, sustainability, audit, and third-party validation mechanisms. The assignment duration is approximately 8-10 weeks within a one-year engagement period. Eligible bidders must have at least 5 years of experience in consultancy assignments related to social protection, human rights, gender, childcare, labour/welfare, public policy, or institutional development, with at least 4 completed consultancy assignments for federal/provincial government departments or public sector institutions. Bidders must submit proposals through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 by **Friday, November 13, 2026 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid security of PKR 50,000 is required in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Demand Draft. The technical and financial proposals will be evaluated using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with a 70% weight on technical and 30% on financial evaluation. The submission address for bid security hard copies is 9th Floor, Kohsar Block (TUV) Complex, New Pak Secretariat, F-5, Islamabad. For registration and submission, visit https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/178344. Clarifications can be sought via EPADS by November 10, 2026. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare your technical proposal to meet the minimum key experts' time input and eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification. Pay close attention to bid security requirements and submission deadlines to ensure compliance. This opportunity is ideal for firms with strong public sector consultancy experience and a commitment to advancing social welfare through institutional development.