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Hiring of Third Party Validation (TPV) Firm for the Verification of Performance Based Conditions (PBCs)

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services in Punjab Project | Method: Consultant Qualification Selection | Ref: PK-SED PUNJAB-576315-CS-CQS

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, construction and civil works and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Roads, Banking and Insurance. Located in Pakistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

**Project:** Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services in Punjab Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)

Name of Project

Getting Result: Access and Delivery of quality Education Services in Punjab (GRADES-P)

Loan No/Credit No/ Grand Number

IDA-78750

Assignment Title

Independent Verification Agent (IVA) to verify the evidence supporting the achievement of the PBCs and certify their fulfilment

Procurement Plan Ref Number

PK-SED PUNJAB-576315-CS-CQS

Country of Delivery

Pakistan

 

The Government of the Punjab  has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Getting Result: Access and Delivery of quality Education Services in Punjab (GRADES-P) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include Independent verification of evidence submitted for PBC achievement is a critical requirement for transparency, accountability, and disbursement of project funds.  

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this REOI (which can be downloaded from https://pesrp.edu.pk/procurement).

The Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU), GRADES-P now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2023 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

The best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following criteria:   

Sr. No.

Criteria

1

Eligibility:

1.1

The firm must provide the documentary evidence for the following:

  • Legal status: registered with SECP or the relevant registrar, with valid NTN and PRA registration, and appearing on the FBR Active Taxpayers List; where applicable,
  • Average Annual Turnover of the firm should be at least Rs. 80 million for the last 3 years (to be verified by financial statements of the firm)
  • Human resources: at least 50 full-time professional staff (to be verified by salary sheet of at least one month of financial year 2026-27).
  • Not blacklisted, debarred or suspended by the World Bank, any other development partner, or any Federal or Provincial Government department or agency, supported by an affidavit on stamp paper.
  • No conflict of interest: no role in the Technical Assistance Firm contract under the Project, PEF, PECTAA or the PMIU, and no involvement in producing the evidence to be verified, supported by a signed declaration.

2

Experience:

2.1

Overall experience of fifteen (15) years in undertaking advisory or assurance services in areas of monitoring, auditing, verification of indicators, and evaluating of public or private sector organizations. (evidence in the form of work awards/contracts must be provided for evaluating experience years).

3

Relevant Experience:

3.1

At least three (03) similar and related to the public sector (preferably education sector) assignments should be successfully completed. Experience in verifying and tracking DLIs/PBCs or similar results-based achievements in foreign funded programs, will be accorded due weightage.  (evidence in the form of work awards/contracts must be provided for evaluating relevant experience)

4

Technical and Managerial Capacity:

4.1

The technical and managerial structure of the firm (only the structure of the organization, general qualifications, are indicated). CVs are not required for shortlisting.

(staffing, equipment, data collection tools, QA systems, including quality management frameworks of a recognized professional regulatory body)

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail on ps.grades.sed@gmail.com) by November 02, 2026 till 11:00am

 

Programme Director

Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU), GRADES-P

6-Link Wahdat Road, Asif Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore-Pakistan

Tel: 042-99260124

www.pesrp.edu.pk

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00475779. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services in Punjab Project

Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services in Punjab Project has issued 15 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Finance & Banking, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Pakistan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Pakistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00475779 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services in Punjab Project in Pakistan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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