Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2025-07-11
Buyer: 81316350-Capacity Development of TVET Institutions in M&E by Piloting the M&E Framework
Country: PK
Region: DEA22
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition
CPV classification: 80000000
Submission deadline: 2025-08-12
Award criteria: price, quality
EU fund: eu-funds

Technical requirements: According to Article 160, Section 3 of the German Act Against Restraint of Competition (GWB), application for review is not permissible insofar as
1. the applicant has identified the claimed infringement of the procurement rules before submitting the application for review and has not submitted a complaint to the contracting authority within a period of 10 calendar days; the expiry of the period pursuant to Article 134, Section 2 remains unaffected,
2. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that are evident in the tender notice are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for the application or by the deadline for the submission of bids, specified in the tender notice.
3. complaints of infringements of procurement rules that first become evident in the tender documents are not submitted to the contracting authority at the latest by the expiry of the deadline for application or by the deadline for the submission of bids,
4. more than 15 calendar days have expired since receipt of notification from the contracting authority that it is unwilling to redress the complaint.
Sentence 1 does not apply in the case of an application to determine the invalidity of the contract in accordance with Article 135, Section 1 (2). Article 134, Section 1, Sentence 2 remains unaffected.
Each year, more than 2.3 million young people enter Pakistan"s job market, many without formal skills training or relevant work experience. The country"s public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system struggles to meet this growing demand, both in terms of capacity and the relevance of its training programmes to labour market needs. Existing TVET offerings often fall short in preparing graduates for current and future employment opportunities. According to the Hunarmand Pakistan Programme Tracer Study (2022), only 42% of state-trained TVET graduates find employment that aligns with their training, underscoring the urgent need for reform. In response to these structural challenges, the Government of Pakistan, with support from international development partners, has embarked on a comprehensive transformation of its TVET system.

The TVET Sector Support Programme (TVET SSP)-co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU), and implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the British Council-has been a key enabler of this reform. It works in close coordination with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and various provincial TEVTAs, Quality Assurance Bodies (QABs), and other public and private stakeholders. The programme aims to reorient the TVET system toward market-driven, inclusive, and high-quality skills development. Its core focus areas include improving the responsiveness of training programmes to labour market demand, enhancing access to training for women and disadvantaged groups, building institutional capacity, and fostering meaningful partnerships with the private sector.
A major milestone in the reform process has been the development of the National TVET Policy, spearheaded by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training through extensive consultation with both public and private stakeholders. This policy identifies eight strategic reform areas, with a strong emphasis on labour market alignment, quality assurance, and relevance. Particular attention is given to high-potential growth sectors such as information and communication technology (ICT), renewable energy, construction, textiles, and printing-all of which are undergoing transitions toward more sustainable, environmentally responsible production models. The policy also addresses gender equality as a cross-cutting priority, ensuring that both women and men benefit equally from skills development opportunities.

Despite policy progress, Pakistan's TVET sector faces challenges, including outdated curricula lacking digital and green skills, limited industry involvement, and weak data use for decision-making. Tools like the National Skills Information System (NSIS) are underutilized, reducing the effectiveness of planning and evaluation. The TVET Sector Support Programme (TVET SSP), launched in January 2023, addresses these issues by focusing on Competency-Based Training (CBT) aligned with labour market needs, offering greater flexibility and improved employability. Successful CBT implementation requires a shift in how training outcomes are assessed and strategic decisions are made.

Briefly, the programme"s current phase seeks to establish a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management in the TVET sector-one that is informed by robust data, responsive to economic trends, and inclusive of all stakeholders, especially women and marginalized youth. By building capacity for data-driven decision-making, institutionalizing evidence-based practices, and scaling CBT implementation, the TVET SSP aims to equip Pakistan"s youth with future-oriented skills and ensure that skills development contributes meaningfully to the country"s economic growth, social inclusion, and global competitiveness.
EN-A1: Principles for the execution of orders (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): The eligbility criteria are not from the same category as stipulated above, as there is no suitable category. 

1. Self-declaration: name of company and address, tax ID, registration and commercial register number or equivalent register in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of origin.
2. No grounds for exclusion pursuant to § 123, § 124 GWB, § 22 LkSG, EU-Russia sanctions

3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of subcontractors (if applicable)
EN-A2: Conditions for the reduction of candidates (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): If we receive more than 5 requests to participate, we will make a selection on the basis of the criteria laid out in the procurement documents and invite tenders only from the 5 candidates with the highest scores. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement procedure if we receive fewer than 3 requests to participate.

If it is not possible to make a clear selection of up to 5 candidates for the tendering phase on the basis of the criteria listed in the procurement documents (e.g. if a number of candidates achieve the same overall eligibility score), we reserve the right to increase the maximum number of 6.

Weighted criteria for the selection of candidates:

1. Technical experience (50%)
1.1 Development and institutionalization of M&E systems, manuals & data tools (10%)
1.2 Third-party monitoring of education and skills development programs (10%)
1.3 Impact evaluation of TVET projects (10%)
1.4 Experience of M&E in public sector projects (10%)
1.5 Experience in shaping M&E functions with a focus on green initiatives, digitalization, and social inclusion (10%)
2. Regional experience in Southern Asia(30%)
3. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed) (20%)
EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 300,000.00 EUR.
2. At least 3 reference projects in the technical field Monitoring and Evaluation and at least 1 reference project in the region Southern Asia in the above mentioned field in the last 36 months

Eligibility requirements: EN-A1: Principles for the execution of orders (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): The eligbility criteria are not from the same category as stipulated above, as there is no suitable category. 

1. Self-declaration: name of company and address, tax ID, registration and commercial register number or equivalent register in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of origin.
2. No grounds for exclusion pursuant to § 123, § 124 GWB, § 22 LkSG, EU-Russia sanctions

3. Declaration of bidding consortium and/or declaration of subcontractors (if applicable)
EN-A2: Conditions for the reduction of candidates (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): If we receive more than 5 requests to participate, we will make a selection on the basis of the criteria laid out in the procurement documents and invite tenders only from the 5 candidates with the highest scores. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement procedure if we receive fewer than 3 requests to participate.

If it is not possible to make a clear selection of up to 5 candidates for the tendering phase on the basis of the criteria listed in the procurement documents (e.g. if a number of candidates achieve the same overall eligibility score), we reserve the right to increase the maximum number of 6.

Weighted criteria for the selection of candidates:

1. Technical experience (50%)
1.1 Development and institutionalization of M&E systems, manuals & data tools (10%)
1.2 Third-party monitoring of education and skills development programs (10%)
1.3 Impact evaluation of TVET projects (10%)
1.4 Experience of M&E in public sector projects (10%)
1.5 Experience in shaping M&E functions with a focus on green initiatives, digitalization, and social inclusion (10%)
2. Regional experience in Southern Asia(30%)
3. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed) (20%)
EN-B1: Technical and professional ability (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): 1. The technical assessment is only based on reference projects with a minimum commission value of 300,000.00 EUR.
2. At least 3 reference projects in the technical field Monitoring and Evaluation and at least 1 reference project in the region Southern Asia in the above mentioned field in the last 36 months
EN-C1: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average annual turnover for the last three years (last-but-four financial year can be included in case of tenders held within 6 months of end of last financial year), at least: 500,000.00 EUR.
EN-C2: Economic and financial standing (Mit dem Teilnahmeantrag; Mittels Eigenerklärung): Average number of employees and managers in the last three calendar years, at least 5 persons.
Weighted criteria for the selection of candidates:

1. Technical experience (50%)
1.1 Development and institutionalization of M&E systems, manuals & data tools (10%)
1.2 Third-party monitoring of education and skills development programs (10%)
1.3 Impact evaluation of TVET projects (10%)
1.4 Experience of M&E in public sector projects (10%)
1.5 Experience in shaping M&E functions with a focus on green initiatives, digitalization, and social inclusion (10%)
2. Regional experience in Southern Asia(30%)
3. Experience of development projects (at least 50% ODA-financed) (20%) - Assessment of technical eligibility / weighted criteria for the selection of candidates
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The execution conditions result from the information given in the contract notice and the tender documents.
Price criteria for "Bestangebots-Quotienten-Methode"
Zur Ermittlung des wirtschaftlichsten Bieters wird hier von der Vergabestelle die erreichte Gesamtpunktzahl nach fachlicher Wertung eingetragen. Es werden nur Angebote mit einer fachlichen Bewertung von mindestens 500 Punkten gewertet. Fachliche Angebote mit weniger Punkten scheiden als fachlich ungeeignet aus. - Erreichte Gesamtpunktzahl nach fachlicher Wertung (inkl. Mindbed.)