Expression of Interest: IT firms and digital skills training institutes

Paidar Development Organization (PDO) invites expressions of interest from IT firms and digital skills training institutes for an anticipated project involving online training through a Learning Management System (LMS) and mentorship in digital skills.

Deadline: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 5:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.

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Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all six requirements.

1. LMS experience: at least 2 years delivering LMS-based training, supported by contracts, service orders or completion letters. A live or recorded demonstration will be required.
2. Training reach: online training delivered to at least 1,000 trainees or students, with documentary evidence.
3. Legal registration: valid company or firm registration or incorporation certificate.
4. Tax status: active taxpayer status with FBR and active registration for General Sales Tax or Punjab Sales Tax, with evidence.
5. Annual turnover: at least PKR 60 million in either FY 2024–25 or FY 2025–26, supported by audited accounts or tax returns.
6. Non-blacklisting: affidavit on stamp paper confirming no blacklisting or debarment by any public body.

Additional strengths

• Capacity to recruit and manage degree-qualified trainers with at least 2 years of teaching experience, and mentors with at least 2 years in freelancing or digital business.
• Experience in English language training, digital skills and freelancing support.
• Premises accommodating 10–15 trainers simultaneously.

Required submission

• Company profile and contact person’s details.
• LMS web link and recorded training demonstration.
• Evidence of 2 years of LMS-based training and at least 1,000 online trainees.
• Registration certificate, FBR and sales tax evidence.
• Audited accounts or tax returns meeting the turnover requirement.
• Non-blacklisting affidavit on stamp paper.

How to apply

Email your EOI and supporting documents to programs@paidar.org with the subject line EOI: IT Firm.

General queries on WhatsApp: +92 300 8636101.

This invitation relates to an anticipated project and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.