Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme Lahore Tender Notice

Government of Punjab Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme Programme Monitoring and Implementation Unit
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES -FIRMS SELECTION
Pakistan Punjab Education Sector Project Credit No IDA 5106-PK Contact No.PMSI1812013-14 Assignment Title: HIRING OF LAW FIRM Government of the Punjab has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Second Punjab Education Sector Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. Government of the Punjab (GOP) is implementing the Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme (PESRP) with the assistance of the World Bank to support and scale-up spedfic interventions to improve education outcomes. GOP is interested in implementing the given initiatives in transparent and robust manners to accomplish the desired output within the minimum possible timeframe. These initiatives have been designed to directly promote greater school quality apart from other steps recruiting merit based teachers at all levels and through these improvements, promote the retention of students andschool participationf new children. In this regard, GOP has already notified a comprehensive recruitment policy for recruitment of public schools teachers in various cadres An entry test will be undertaken as per new policy using a standardized test of subject knowledge and pedagogic skills based on standards developed by independent firm. Test design and test administration procedures will be subject to a rigorous, independent prior review to assess quality and appropriateness. In order to strengthen the SED in all such legal matters which are likely to impede the process, the services of a Law Firm for the following assignments are required. Streamline the case management system, prepare computerized record along with necessary details of all the Court cases involving the SED and keep the record constantly updated. II. Attend hearings of the court cases before various courts, update the SED on the progress and, where required, represent the employer. Ill Prepare, draft, review and oversee the pleadings, reports, comments and other documents required to be submitted in the Courts in consultation with the employer, other government departments and dealing counsel. IV Liaise with the dealing counsel about the progress of the cases involving the employer and will extend technical/legal supportto the concerned officials of the SED. V. Bring efficiency in the case handling and will strengthen the, process of representation of the SED in the courts. VI Any other responsibility as assigned by the competent authority. The PESRP Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU) now invites registered Law firms which have fifteen years License to practice of High Courts and Supreme Court of Pakistan, including at least five years of litigation experience in the Supreme Court and sound knowledge of civil, administrative & constitutional laws to indicate their interest in providing the Services Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experienceto perform the Services. E01Evaluation/shortlisting criteria is as under.  Company profile: must be a registered lawfirm for the last fifteen years 15 scores.  Corporate capacity: have capacity to defend the cases in all the courts all over Punjab; network availability, permanent staff and temporary staff, names with their complete CVs indicating qualification and experience 15 scores. Detail of similar works/assignments already completed please mention name of each assignment completed as Law Firm, duration and cost involved i.e. specific experience: 5 scores  Delivery mechanism complete proposal including implementation plan and teams to be constituted to handle the assignment as per above requirements; 40 scores, i• Financial stability certificate if possible audited reports for last fifteen years; 15 scores, The attention of interested Consultancy firms is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines. Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers [January 2011] ("Consultant Guidelines"). setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of Interest. A consulting Law firm will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultants Qualification (COS) method net out in the VVorld Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants (under IBRD loans & IDA Credits and Grants) by World Bank Borrowers (2011). A consulting firm may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1600 Monday to Friday. Expression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by October 7, 2013. Programme Monitoring and Implementation Unit Punlab Education Sector Reform Programme 8-A, All Block, New Garden Town, Lahore. Tel: 042-99232295 IPL-9391