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The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training invites proposals for the hiring of one individual consultant on an advisory basis to support the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Autism. This consultancy position is offered under the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) procedure in accordance with PPRA Procurement of Consultancy Services Regulations, 2010, and PPRA Rules 2004 Section 36(b). The consultant will provide strategic advisory services for the project implementation at the federal level in Islamabad. The position is a time-based contract offering advisory expertise to guide the centre's development, curriculum design, training frameworks, and operational protocols for autism education and support services across Pakistan.
Eligible consultants must meet the qualification requirements outlined in the Terms of Reference and be nationals of eligible countries as specified in Section 5 of this RFP. Consultants should possess relevant expertise in autism education, special needs assessment, curriculum development, or related professional fields. The proposal must include a sealed financial component stating the proposed monthly rate inclusive of all taxes. All documentation should be prepared in accordance with the standard forms provided in the RFP.
Proposals in hard copy must be submitted by courier to Shah Jehan, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Room No. 227, D-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad, on or before 28 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The technical proposal and sealed financial proposal must be submitted together. Contact telephone number is 051-9103915. Evaluation of proposals will follow the QCBS methodology, and the selected consultant will be expected to commence services upon contract award and signature.
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Single-position advisory consultancy for autism centre establishment under federal ministry.
Scope includes strategic guidance on curriculum, training frameworks, and operational protocols for autism education services nationally. Time-based contract with QCBS evaluation means technical merit carries significant weight alongside cost. Positioning suggests government expects specialised expertise in special education; competition likely includes academics and NGO practitioners. Nearly 18-month lead time unusual for consultant hiring—indicates either complex procurement cycle or planned phased engagement.
Who can bid: Nationals of 'eligible countries' per RFP Section 5 (not detailed in summary). Must hold relevant qualifications in autism education, special needs assessment, or curriculum development. Typically Pakistani consultants require active NTN and SECP registration; international consultants may have different requirements. RFP terms of reference contain detailed qualification criteria not specified here.