Hiring of Event Management Firm for Minority Day Event

The Human Rights & Minority Affairs Department of the Government of the Punjab, located in Lahore, is procuring services for the hiring of an event management firm specifically for the Minority Day event. This procurement is conducted under the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (PPRA Rules) through the e-PADS electronic bidding system. Items being procured: - Conference & Seminar event management services The scope of work involves comprehensive event management for a conference and seminar, including all necessary arrangements and coordination to ensure a successful event. The department requires firms or companies, sole proprietors, or general order suppliers duly registered with PPRA and relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, Punjab Sales Tax, and PRA. The bidding process follows a single stage two envelope procedure, with electronic bids to be uploaded and evaluated accordingly. Eligible bidders must be registered with PPRA and possess valid registration with relevant tax and registration authorities. Experience in managing similar scale events and compliance with all regulatory requirements is essential. The bid security required is Rs. 900,000 in the form of CDR, bank guarantee, demand draft, or pay order. The key submission deadline is before 11:00 AM on 3rd August 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders may attend the opening meeting at the Committee Room of the Human Rights & Minority Affairs Department, House No. 24, Block C 2, Gulberg III, Lahore. Bid validity is 120 days post submission. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission through the E-PADS portal and to carefully prepare the bid security documents as per the specified formats to avoid disqualification. Early registration on the PPRA procurement portal and thorough review of the tender documents will facilitate a smooth bidding process.