Pre-Qualification of IT Training Providers for Revamping IT Industry Landscape

This tender invites established IT training providers and universities to pre-qualify for delivering specialized training programs under the Revamping IT Industry Landscape project in Islamabad and other major cities. The Pakistan Software Export Board, under the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, seeks to enhance the national IT workforce by engaging qualified partners to conduct leadership, business management, bootcamps, and certification courses with fee subsidies for fresh graduates and professionals. The scope includes delivering hybrid training programs combining in-person and online sessions, supported by robust Learning Management Systems and proctoring infrastructure. Providers must demonstrate experience training over 1,000 IT candidates in the last three years, hold authorized partnerships with global certification bodies, and have the capacity to operate in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities. The project demands strong institutional capability, financial stability, and compliance with consortium and partnership requirements, including technology transfer commitments for international firms. Bidders should ensure valid PEC registration, NTN and GST compliance, and maintain an unblemished record with no blacklisting. The tender emphasizes adherence to PPRA rules and requires submission of detailed documentation including financial statements, training methodologies, and trainer profiles. The evaluation threshold is set at 70% with a comprehensive point system covering infrastructure, LMS capabilities, feedback mechanisms, and employability plans. Proposals must be submitted electronically via EPADS by the deadline of 07th April 2026 at 03:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled at 03:30 PM at the Pakistan Software Export Board office in Islamabad. Late submissions will be rejected. The physical address for bid opening is Plot 61, 6th Floor, New State Life Tower, Adjacent Saudi Pak Tower, Blue Area, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the mandatory documentation checklist and ensure all certificates, JV agreements, and financial proofs are properly titled and page-numbered to avoid disqualification. Also, confirm your EPADS registration well in advance to prevent technical delays during submission.