Procurement of Grant Management Firm Services for Nationwide SME Grant Program Rollout

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in Lahore is procuring consultancy services of a Grant Management Firm for the nationwide rollout and operationalization of the Technical and Financial Grant Assistance Program for SMEs. This program aims to enhance SME bankability by providing matching grants to improve financial readiness and operational efficiency across Pakistan. The scope includes outreach, application management, evaluation, grant disbursement, monitoring, and reporting. The firm will operate under SMEDA's supervision and follow the program's operations manual. Eligible firms must have at least 10 years of consultancy experience, be registered with relevant tax authorities, and be on the FBR Active Taxpayer List. The contract duration is two years with possible extension. Key deliverables include managing grant applications, approvals, reimbursements, and submitting semi-annual progress reports. The submission deadline for technical and financial proposals is **May 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM** via EPADS. The contact person is Haider Arshad, Assistant Manager, reachable at +92 42 111-111-456 or hayder.arshad@smeda.org.pk. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories, FBR registration, and submit earnest money in the form of a Bid Securing Declaration. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical proposal addressing all evaluation criteria, including detailed methodology and team composition, as only firms scoring at least 70% will qualify for financial evaluation. Early registration on EPADS and timely submission will avoid disqualification.