REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Solicitation Number: 48101
Issued on: 2nd October 2025
Deadline for Submission: 16th October 2025

Pathfinder International – Pakistan invites qualified firms/consulting organizations to submit sealed proposals for conducting the Endline Assessment of the Qadam Ba Qadam (QBQ) Project – Strengthening Health Systems to Increase Access to Post-Pregnancy Family Planning.

About Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do. We believe that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and all segments, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Scope of Work:
The selected firm will conduct a comprehensive endline evaluation of the QBQ Project across Pakistan, assessing impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and lessons learned. The evaluation will apply a mixed-methods approach, including review of family planning data, key informant interviews, and data analysis, covering all four provinces (Sindh, Punjab, KP, Baluchistan).

Period of Performance: 1st November 2025 – 15th January 2026

Location : All Over Pakistan
Estimated LOE: 60 days

Estimated Activity Budget (PKR 4,000,000 (inclusive of tax and logistics)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Proven experience (5–10 years) in conducting evaluations of large-scale projects, preferably in health and family planning.
• Strong technical expertise in mixed-methods evaluation, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Demonstrated past performance with INGOs/UN or similar organizations.
• Adequate technical resources, software, and qualified evaluation team.
• Valid registration with local authorities.

Proposal Submission Process:

This is a two-envelope process:

Delivery Address:
Pathfinder International – Pakistan
Bungalow No. D-95/1, Block 05, Clifton, Karachi
Tel: +92.21.3584.5563-64

Inquiries:
All inquiries must be sent via email to ali.shah@pathfinder.org no later than 13th October 2025. The RFP number must be mentioned in the subject line.

Important Notes:

• Pathfinder reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal in whole or in part.
• Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted firms may be contacted for interviews.
• Pathfinder will not reimburse any costs related to proposal preparation.

Note : for Details, please find attached complete RFP and read carefully for submission

Ali Baba Shah

Procurement Officer, Pakistan

ali.shah@pathfinder.org

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Proposal Submission Process:

This is a two-envelope process:

Delivery Address:
Pathfinder International – Pakistan
Bungalow No. D-95/1, Block 05, Clifton, Karachi
Tel: +92.21.3584.5563-64