Third-Party Review of Quality, Educational Outcomes, Examination Integrity, and Institutional Performance of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE)

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, invites qualified and experienced consulting firms to submit proposals for a comprehensive third-party independent validation and audit of its examination system, educational quality, governance, and institutional performance. This assignment aims to assess the effectiveness, integrity, and compliance of FBISE's systems with its own policies and statutory requirements, benchmarking against leading national and international examination boards such as the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB). The scope includes evaluation of educational outcomes, examination integrity, governance, digital transformation, and quality assurance mechanisms. Items being procured: - Inception Report - Diagnostic Assessment Report - Benchmarking Report - Educational Outcomes and Quality Assessment Report - Examination Integrity and Security Assessment Report - Review of Unfair Means, Guess Papers, Predictability of Assessment, and Marking Processes - Review and synthesis of relevant survey, monitoring, audit, and evaluation reports - Institutional Reform Strategy - Performance Management Framework with KPIs - Final Report with stakeholder consultations The assignment requires detailed field assessments, review of institutional records, surveys, and presentation of findings to the Government. The consultancy must demonstrate expertise in educational assessment, governance, IT and cybersecurity audits, and quality assurance. Key experts must include a Team Leader, Educational Assessment Expert, IT & Cybersecurity Expert, Governance & Risk Expert, and Data Analytics Specialist. Eligibility criteria include legal registration, tax compliance, minimum seven years of relevant experience, completion of at least three comparable assignments in the last ten years, financial soundness with minimum turnover of Rs. 15 million, and non-blacklisting status. Joint Ventures of up to two firms are permitted with specified conditions. The contract duration is 90 days from the Cabinet's approval. Proposals must be submitted physically and via EPADS by November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM, with technical proposals opened at 11:00 AM. Bid security of Rs. 500,000 is required. The procurement follows Public Procurement Rules 2004 under Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with 80% technical and 20% financial weight. Bidders are advised to attend the pre-bid meeting on October 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at FBISE Islamabad. Submission address: Director (Procurement & Store), Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, H-8/4, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all mandatory eligibility documents are complete and verifiable, including audited financial statements and valid tax certificates, as incomplete submissions will be rejected. Early registration on EPADS and careful adherence to submission instructions will facilitate smooth participation.