Outsourcing Operations and Management of Five Low Performing Colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

This tender invites qualified education management organizations to outsource the operations and management functions of five low performing colleges in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Higher Education Department aims to implement the Collaborative College Advancement Program (C-CAP) to improve institutional performance through expert management and operational support. The scope involves managing academic and administrative functions of the colleges under a strategic support framework. Bidders must be well-established firms with proven experience in education management, capable of handling the complexities of institutional reform in a provincial setting. The project requires adherence to local regulations and effective coordination with the Higher Education Department in Peshawar. Bidders should ensure registration with Income Tax, Sales Tax, and the KP Revenue Authority (KPRA), and must be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Compliance with the KPPRA Rules 2014 and submission of Earnest Money via the EPADS system is mandatory. The tender aligns with the 2025-26 fiscal requirements for education sector consultancy services. The submission deadline is set for 13 March 2026 at 14:00 hours, with a pre-bid meeting on 6 March 2026 at 14:00 hours in the Committee Room of the Higher Education Department, Civil Secretariat Peshawar. Bidders must upload their profiles and documents electronically on the EPADS portal; no physical submissions will be accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure your firm is fully registered on EPADS and upload all mandatory documents including the bid security before the deadline. Missing any document or submitting via hand, post, courier, or email will lead to disqualification. Check the official websites regularly for any addenda or updates.