Hiring of Third Party Firm for Provision of Specialized Technical Human Resources for the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program

The Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHA-F) in Islamabad Capital Territory invites bids for the hiring of a third party firm to provide specialized technical human resources for the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program. This procurement is for non-consultancy services under contract reference P175521. The program aims to support the government-backed housing finance initiative to facilitate affordable homeownership for eligible Pakistani citizens. The firm will supply skilled personnel including 3 Senior Full Stack Web Developers and 1 Analyst for a one-year engagement, extendable based on performance and budget availability.\n\nItems being procured:\n- Senior Full Stack Web Developer (3 persons)\n- Analyst (1 person)\n\nThe scope includes integration of financial institutions with the Apna Ghar Portal, inclusion of Non-Resident Pakistanis, private developer financing, and microfinance banks. The firm will be responsible for recruitment, screening, background checks, contract signing, onboarding, and payroll services for the personnel. The personnel will support ERP system development, maintenance, digital infrastructure, and stakeholder dashboards.\n\nEligibility requires firms registered with SECP and FBR with valid NTN and GST, at least five years of registration, relevant experience in recruitment and payroll services for a minimum of 50 personnel, and an average annual turnover above PKR 50 million. Bidders must submit bids through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline. Bid security in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft is mandatory. The procurement follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection.\n\nBidders should ensure compliance with all terms, including timely submission, bid validity of 120 days, and performance guarantees. The contract duration is initially one year with possible extension. The firm must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and ensure confidentiality. The submission deadline is Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via EPADS. Manual bids will not be accepted.\n\nA practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review all bidding documents and eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification. Ensure all required documents including bid security and company profile are complete and submitted on time to enhance chances of success.