Request for Proposals for Skill Development Training Phase XVII (2026-27) by Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research & Development Board

The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research & Development Board (BBSHRRDB), Government of Sindh, invites proposals from well-established and experienced training institutes for the Skill Development Training Program Phase XVII (2026-27) under the Private Sector Training Wing. This program aims to empower unemployed literate and semi-literate youth aged 18 to 35 years domiciled in Sindh by providing vocational and skills training across 31 districts. The procurement covers 433 lots, each representing a trade in a district, with 25 trainee seats per lot. The approved trades include 51 curricula, comprising 30 Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) trades and 21 Short Courses, such as Big Data Analytics, Agricultural Machinery Helper, Automobile Technology, Baking and Patisserie, Digital Marketing, Dress Making, HVACR Technician, Mobile App Development, Solar PV Technician, and many others. Items being procured: - 433 Lots of Skill Development Training across 31 districts in Sindh - 51 Approved Trades including CBTA and Short Courses - 25 Trainee seats per lot The training institutes must be registered and affiliated with recognized bodies such as STEVTA, STTB, SBTE, HEC, NAVTTC, or other authorized institutions with international certification. Eligibility criteria include valid registration certificates, minimum annual turnover of PKR 0.5 million, active tax filing status, Sindh Revenue Board registration, non-blacklisting affidavit, and EPADS vendor registration. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the EPADS portal (sindh.eprocure.gov.pk) using the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure as per Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (Amended 2019). Physical or sealed paper submissions are not accepted. The technical evaluation will be based on infrastructure, previous experience, human resource capacity, and employment linkages, with a minimum qualifying score of 60 out of 100. Financial proposals of technically qualified bidders will be opened subsequently. The total approved budget for this phase is Rs. 250 million inclusive of all taxes. The deadline for proposal submission is 12:00 Noon on 8th September 2026, with technical proposals opening at 12:30 PM the same day at BBSHRRDB office, Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed RFP document, eligibility requirements, and baseline evaluation proformas available for free download on the EPADS portal and BBSHRRDB website. Original pay orders for the RFP document fee and bid security must be physically submitted to the Procurement Section before technical proposal opening. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for training institutes to contribute to youth employment and skills development in Sindh. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure full compliance with the baseline verification requirements, including trainer qualifications and infrastructure readiness, to avoid disqualification during physical verification visits.