REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL
The
Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP), under the UN Women-funded project “Catalyzing
Economic Growth for Women in Quetta, Balochistan,” invites sealed Technical
and Financial Proposals from Consultancy Firms/Training Institutes having at
least three (3) years of relevant experience for conducting 15 days of
vocational and enterprise development training for 276 selected women and girls
in Quetta.
RFP
documents can be obtained from the BRSP
Head Office, 5-A, Gulshan-e-Janan Street, Sariab Road, Quetta, or
downloaded from www.brsp.org.pk/tender. Proposals shall be submitted under the Single
Stage – Two Envelope Procedure, with Technical and Financial Proposals
enclosed in separate sealed envelopes within one sealed outer envelope.
Submission
Deadline: November 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM (PST).
Technical Proposals will be opened on the deadline at 12:00 PM in the presence of bidders' representatives. Financial
Proposals of technically qualified bidders will be opened subsequently. BRSP
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in accordance with
applicable procurement rules. Queries: procurement@brsp.org.pk
About the
Matching Grant Programme
The Matching Grant is a key component of the RISE Balochistan –
Enterprise Development initiative, a flagship programme of the Government
of Balochistan aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction,
and sustainable livelihoods in underserved districts.
The programme is designed to address critical development challenges in
Balochistan, including persistent poverty, unemployment, economic exclusion,
and limited access to financial and market opportunities, particularly for
youth, women, and marginalised communities.
Under this initiative, targeted financial and technical support is
provided to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through
matching grants, enabling them to expand operations, improve productivity, and
create sustainable employment opportunities.
The Matching Grant Programme specifically aims to:
The Matching Grant Programme is implemented within a broader poverty
graduation and economic resilience framework, ensuring that enterprise support
contributes not only to business growth but also to long-term socio-economic
empowerment and poverty reduction in the target districts.
SME Categories & Grant Window (m=million)
|
|
Micro |
Small |
Medium
(Category 1) |
|
Grant Size |
0.5m – 1m |
1m – 5m |
5m – 10m |
|
Matching
Grant Ratio (%) |
10% |
20% |
25% |