Pre-Qualification of Third Party Recruitment Testing Agencies for Livestock & Dairy Development Department AJK

The Livestock & Dairy Development Department Azad Jammu & Kashmir invites applications from well-reputed third party recruitment testing agencies to conduct written tests for posts BPS-07 to BPS-15 under an open framework agreement panel. This pre-qualification is for testing service firms duly recognized in Pakistan/AJK to conduct recruitment tests against rules 15, 16, and 16A of the AJ&K Public Procurement Rules 2017 and related notifications. Items being procured: - Pre-qualification documents issuance - Submission and opening of applications for third party recruitment testing agencies The scope includes conducting written recruitment tests for various posts in the department, ensuring confidentiality, data protection, and adherence to the notified timelines. Firms must have valid registration with SECP or relevant public sector documentation, tax compliance with NTN and STRN, office premises with contact details, qualified key personnel, and undertake confidentiality and data protection obligations. No financial proposal or contract is awarded at this stage. A sealed quotation call will be issued later to pre-qualified firms for assignment of work and testing fees. The panel validity is three years with annual performance review. Eligibility requires registration with SECP or public sector equivalent, tax compliance, office premises, qualified key personnel, and undertaking confidentiality. Blacklisting by any government entity disqualifies applicants. Applications must be submitted in a single sealed envelope clearly marked 'APPLICATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION – THIRD PARTY RECRUITMENT TESTING AGENCY (BPS-07 TO BPS-15)'. Submission deadline is **October 01, 2026 at 11:00 AM** with opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Documents can be obtained from the office till **September 30, 2026 (04:00 PM)** upon payment of a non-refundable fee of **PKR 5,000** in favor of DDO Livestock & Dairy Development Department AJK. Applications will be opened in presence of applicants or authorized representatives. No bid security is required at this stage. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all documentary evidence including valid registrations, tax compliance certificates, and affidavits regarding blacklisting status are complete and attested to avoid disqualification during evaluation.