Hiring of Training Service Providers for Umeed-Skills for Inclusion Program for Transgender Persons

Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) invites bids for hiring training service providers under the 'Umeed-Skills for Inclusion' program specifically designed for transgender persons. PSDF is a not-for-profit company established by the Government of Punjab to promote skills development across Pakistan. The procurement follows a single stage two envelopes bidding procedure. Items being procured: - Hiring of Training Service Providers for 'Umeed-Skills for Inclusion' Program for Transgender Persons The contract tenure is one year, extendable based on further terms. The estimated cost for this procurement is Rs. 89,856,030. Bidders must be well-reputed, experienced, and tax-registered entities. The bidding documents containing evaluation criteria and terms & conditions are available on the Punjab e-Procurement System portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/admin/auth/login), PPRA website (www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk), and PSDF website (www.psdf.org.pk). Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration and tax compliance. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Punjab e-Procurement System; submissions by other means will be rejected. Late bids will not be accepted. The technical bid opening is scheduled for November 5, 2026, at 03:30 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM via MS Teams. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the official e-procurement portal. Using the online system correctly is crucial to avoid disqualification. This opportunity is ideal for firms specializing in social inclusion training and capacity building for marginalized communities.