Pre-qualification of Event Management Companies through Open Framework Agreement by PSEB

The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), an agency under the Federal Ministry of Information Technology, invites proposals for pre-qualification of event management firms (EMFs) capable of executing high-profile national and international events. This is an open framework agreement tender, reference A (01)/PSEB/2026-21, issued in July 2026 at the federal level to support PSEB's initiatives promoting Pakistan's IT industry, creating awareness, and highlighting the potential of Pakistan's IT ecosystem and opportunities. The scope encompasses end-to-end planning and execution of various event types including inauguration ceremonies, exhibitions, road shows, seminars, press conferences, and B2B conferences, along with design and printing of marketing collateral, deployment of branding materials such as digital standees, backdrops, SMDs and media walls, outdoor marketing activities including hoardings and OOH mediums, and related services in photography, videography, branding, media relations, and image building.

Eligibility criteria and specific qualification requirements for bidders are detailed in Section 5 of the RFP document covering pre-qualification requirements and evaluation criteria. Interested event management companies must review the complete RFP, including technical and financial specifications, before submitting proposals. Bidders should ensure they meet all stated qualifications and possess relevant experience in managing large-scale events at national and international levels.

Bid documents and detailed submission requirements are outlined in Sections 8 and 9 of this RFP. Proposals must be submitted as per the specified procedure with all required documentation. The opening of proposals and further communication will follow the timeline established by PSEB. For comprehensive details on qualification criteria, scope of work, deliverables, bidding process, and contact information, interested parties should refer to the full RFP document issued by Pakistan Software Export Board, Ministry of Information Technology.

PSEB is establishing a multi-vendor framework for event management services covering both domestic and international campaigns to promote Pakistan's IT sector. The contract spans multiple event types—conferences, exhibitions, road shows—requiring integrated capabilities in planning, logistics, branding, collateral production, and outdoor marketing. This is a framework agreement model, suggesting recurring work across multiple projects rather than one-off engagements. Pre-qualification now; actual contracts awarded later against specific briefs. Firms need proven experience with large-scale professional events and demonstrated capacity in design, venue management, and media services.

Who can bid: The RFP does not explicitly state minimum registration category, turnover, or specific certifications. Typically, event management companies bidding on government framework contracts require SECP registration, valid NTN, and documented experience executing events of comparable scale and complexity.