Hiring Consulting Firm for Teacher Career Progression Framework Development

The Balochistan Education Support Project in Quetta is seeking to hire a qualified consulting firm for the development of a comprehensive Teacher Career Progression and Professional Pathway Framework. This initiative is part of the larger Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services in Balochistan (GRADES-B) project, funded by the World Bank. The project aims to improve educational outcomes by enhancing access, quality, and equity in education across the province. The consulting services include providing technical assistance to develop a robust framework that ensures consistency with the Terms of Reference. The scope covers diagnostics, consultations, research, policy drafting, and phased execution emphasizing feasibility and clarity. The firm must demonstrate strong expertise in education policy, HR reform, teacher management systems, and career pathways. Eligible firms must hold a valid Company Registration Certificate, NTN Registration, and audited financial statements for the last three years. A minimum average annual turnover of PKR 40 million is required. Experience criteria include at least two similar assignments in education policy and a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with proven implementation in Pakistan or comparable contexts. Key experts such as team leaders, legal/service rules experts, policy specialists, and data/research specialists must be clearly defined with sufficient person-month allocation. Expressions of Interest must be submitted in written form by 13th May 2026 to the Project Management Unit at House # 74-A Chaman Housing Scheme, Airport Road Quetta. Submissions can be made in person, by mail, fax, or email to ps.gradesb@gmail.com. The technical bid should be prepared carefully, ensuring all mandatory eligibility documents and experience proofs are included. Earnest Money or CDR requirements are not explicitly mentioned but bidders should be prepared for standard financial bid securities. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly review the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers and ensure compliance with conflict of interest policies. Early preparation of detailed CVs for key experts and clear demonstration of past project successes will strengthen the bid. Timely submission before the deadline is critical to avoid disqualification.