Request for Proposals (RFP) for Skills Development of Youth in Sindh Phase-XVII (2026-27) under Private Sector Training Wing

The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research and Development Board (BBSHRRDB), Universities and Boards Department, Government of Sindh, invites proposals for the Skills Development of Youth in Sindh Phase-XVII (2026-27) under the Private Sector Training Wing. This initiative aims to address poverty and unemployment by providing long and short-term vocational courses and skill training to unemployed literate and semi-literate male and female youth aged between 18 to 35 years in Sindh. Items being procured: - Big Data Analytics & Microsoft PowerBI (Short Course, 4 Months) - Agricultural Machinery Helper (Up to Level 2, 590 Hours, 5 Months) - Applied Supply Chain Management (Short Course, 5 Months) - Artificial Intelligence (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - AutoCAD (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Automobile Mechanic (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Automotive Technology (Auto Electrician) (Up to Level 2, 420 Hours, 4 Months) - Baking and Patisserie (Short Course, 6 Months) - Building Electrician - Helper (Up to Level 1, 896 Hours, 8 Months) - Carpentry Helper (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Civil Technology - Site Assistant (Up to Level 2, 464 Hours, 4 Months) - Computer Operator / IT Assistant (Up to Level 3, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Cook (Chef) (Up to Level 2, 400 Hours, 4 Months) - Customer Services and Sales Representative (Short Course, 6 Months) - Dies and Moulds Technology (Machinist) (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Digital Forensic & Cyber Security (Short Course, 3 Months) - Digital Marketing (Up to Level 2 & 3, 1200 Hours, 10 Months) - Domestic Electrical Appliances & Technician (Short Course, 6 Months) - Dress Making (Up to Level 2, 800 Hours, 7 Months) - Early Childhood Care & Education (Up to Level 2, 570 Hours, 10 Months) - Electrical Machine Winding Technician (Up to Level 1 & 2, 740 Hours, 7 Months) - Fashion Design & Dress Making (Short Course, 6 Months) - Food Packaging and Quality Control (Short Course, 6 Months) - Front Desk Manager / Receptionist (Short Course, 6 Months) - Fruit Plants Pruning, Budding & Layering (Date Processing) (Short Course, 6 Months) - Generator Mechanic (Up to Level 1 & 2, 550 Hours, 5 Months) - Hair & Beauty Services (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Hand & Machine Embroidery (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Heavy Machinery Operator (Short Course, 6 Months) - HVACR Technician (Domestic) (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Internet Things (IoT) (Up to Level 2, 640 Hours, 6 Months) - Jr. Technician / Jr. Mechanic Motorcycle (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - LTV and HTV Driver (Short Course, 3 Months) - Mason Helper (Up to Level 2, 642 Hours, 6 Months) - Media Production (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Mobile App, Web and Game Development (Up to Level 2 & 3, 981 Hours, 9 Months) - Mobile Crane Operator (Short Course, 3 Months) - Mobile Phone Technician (Up to Level 1 & 2, 700 Hours, 6 Months) - Offset Printing Machine Operator (Up to Level 2, 400 Hours, 4 Months) - Plumber (Up to Level 2, 800 Hours, 7 Months) - Shuttering & Scaffolding (Short Course, 4 Months) - Solar PV System Technician (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Textile Design - Junior Assistant (Up to Level 2, 600 Hours, 5 Months) - Textile Dyeing and Printing (Wet Processing) (Short Course, 6 Months) - Textile Testing and Quality Control in Garments (Short Course, 6 Months) - Textile Weaving (Short Course, 6 Months) - Tourism and Hospitality Management (Short Course, 6 Months) - Virtual Assistant for E-Commerce (Short Course, 4 Months) - Web Development with Python (Short Course, 6 Months) - Welder (Up to Level 2, 800 Hours, 7 Months) - GP-III Ratings (Short Course, 6 Months) The training programs are designed to be competency-based with certification from NAVTTC and other relevant authorities. Applicants must meet qualification and experience requirements as specified for each trade. The RFP document is available for free download from the EPADS portal and the BBSHRRDB official website. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the EPADS portal by 12:00 PM on the closing date. Physical submission of bids or sealed paper envelopes will not be accepted. Eligibility criteria include valid registration and affiliation certificates, minimum turnover requirements, tax compliance, and earnest money submission. Technical proposals will be opened online in the presence of bidders or authorized representatives. Bidders are advised to carefully review the RFP document and ensure compliance with all requirements to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of proposals through the EPADS portal and to upload all required documents, including scanned copies of pay orders, to avoid rejection. Early preparation and understanding of the competency-based training requirements will enhance the chances of success.