Hiring a Firm under Framework Agreement for provision of various services (HR / Management realted services) — Pakistan Raises Revenue

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Pakistan Name of Project: Pakistan Raises Revenue Program (PRRP) Assignment Title: Hiring of Firm(s) for the Provision of Technical Advisory and Implementation Support Services Under a Multi-Provider Open Framework Agreement Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 7867-PK Reference No.: 2(14)/2025-Addl-Dir(P&F) / 478092 STEP No. : PK-FBR-478092-CS-QCBS Selection Method: Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) REOI Issuance Date: 22nd May 2026 Virtual Information Session Date: 15th June 2026 1130 HRS PST Deadline for EOI’s Submission: 30th June 2026 1130 HRS PST The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Pakistan Raises Revenue Program (PRRP) [P1165982] and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Hiring of Firm(s) for the Provision of Technical Advisory and Implementation Support Services Under a Multi-Provider Open Framework Agreement. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through the Pakistan Raises Revenue Program (PRRP) financed by the World Bank, intends to engage qualified consulting firms for the Provision of Technical Advisory and Implementation Support Services Under a Multi-Provider Open Framework Agreement. The project supports implementation of various interventions related to tax administration modernization, including ICT modernization, data analytics, customs digital enforcement systems, tax administration improvements, and institutional strengthening. FBR intends to acquire technical advisory and support services on demand, through qualified firms under framework agreement. The assignment requires the provision of specialized technical advisory and implementation support services for the implementation of FBR modernization reforms, supported under PRRP. Under this Framework Agreement, empaneled firms shall deliver assignment-specific outputs and services through Call-off Contracts issued by FBR based on defined scopes of work, deliverables, timelines, and performance requirements. The Federal Board of Revenue now invites eligible Consulting Firms ("Consultants"), to indicate their interest in providing the said Services. Interested Consultants should provide the information demonstrating that they have required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Core Business and Years in Business: The firm must be a registered legal entity with minimum of five (05) years’ demonstrated experience in provision of technical advisory, digital transformation, systems integration, institutional strengthening, implementation support, ICT modernization, enterprise solutions, or related services. Demonstrated experience in public sector modernization, taxation, customs, digital government, large ICT programs, or similarly complex environments is preferable and advantageous. Relevant Experience: Completion of at least two (02) similar/relevant assignments during the last five (05) years Assignments demonstrating full-service delivery responsibility (rather than staff augmentation) shall be considered advantageous. Technical and Managerial capability of the Firm: The Consultant shall provide description and structure that they have the right managerial and technical staff along with experts to perform the Services as outlined in the TORs. The firm must have a multidisciplinary team with qualified and experienced professionals in the envisaged fields. The Consultant shall confirm availability of managerial and technical resources necessary to execute assignment-specific Call-offs. Key Experts CV will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Framework Agreement Readiness and Assignment Delivery Model The Consultant shall demonstrate: ability to mobilize assignment teams rapidly ability to deliver outputs against timelines quality assurance and reporting mechanisms experience managing multiple concurrent assignments Confirmation of free of Conflict of Interest in accordance with Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations” as referred in Point # 5 below. Confirmation of eligibility as defined in paragraphs 3.21-3.24 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations as referred in Point # 5 below. The attention of interested Consultant Firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, 3.17 and 3.21, 3.22, 3.23, 3.24 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and Eligibility. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Framework Agreement arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations. A virtual Information Session shall be held on 15th June 2026 at 1130 Hours PST to familiarize the potential applicants on Terms of Reference (available at https://fbr.gov.pk/tenders) and ensuing procurement process. Interested Consulting Firms may obtain the respective meeting link/ invite via writing an email addressed to the undersigned (Email: procsp.prrp@fbr.gov.pk) between 05th June 2026 and 14th June 2026 (latest by 1500 Hours PST). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 1000 to 1600 hours PST. The Expression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or by e-mail) not later than 1130 hours (Pakistan Standard Time) on 30th June 2026. For expressions sent electronically, Program Office will acknowledge receipt of the same via return email. In absence of such confirmation/ receipt, please contact on the address given below. The address(es) referred to above is (are): Procurement Specialist, PRRP Room No. 277-B, Second Floor, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) FBR House, G-5, Constitution Avenue Islamabad, Pakistan (Off): +92 51 9219641 and +92 51 9215109 Email: PROCSP.PRRP@FBR.GOV.PK