The Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), Government of Sindh, invites proposals to establish 100 Foundation Assisted Schools in various regions of Karachi, aiming to improve educational access and quality. Applications are open for new schools and support for existing private schools that meet specific criteria. SEF offers financial assistance per student, professional development for teachers, and textbooks. Eligible individuals and organizations must submit their proposals by June 3, 2024, following the detailed submission requirements, including a non-refundable fee of PKR 25,000. For further details, contact SEF's Regional Office in Karachi or visit their website. **Sindh Education Foundation (Government of Sindh)** **Request for Proposal (RFP)** **Establishment of Foundation Assisted Schools (New and Existing Private Schools)** **Last Date to Apply: June 03, 2024 (Non Extendable)** ### Objectives The Sindh Education Foundation aims to establish 100 Foundation Assisted Schools in Karachi (East, West, Central, South, Korangi, Malir, and Kemari) to improve educational access and quality. ### Categories 1. **Category A: Establishment of New Schools** - **Eligibility Criteria for Site**: - Verified need for a school in the proposed locality. - No other SEF Assisted School within a 0.5 km radius. - Schools can be Elementary (Kachi-VII) or Secondary (Kachi-X). - **Who Can Apply**: - **Individuals**: - Minimum qualification of graduation from a recognized institution. - At least three years of experience in education/development sector. - Not SEF employees or their family members. - **Organizations**: - Registered with relevant authorities. - Net worth of PKR 2 million or turnover of PKR 2.5 million in the last two fiscal years. - Not blacklisted by regulatory agencies. 2. **Category B: Support to Existing Private Schools** - **Who Can Apply**: - Individuals, educational institutions, NGOs: - Running schools for at least two years. - Schools can be Elementary (Kachi-VIII), Secondary (IX-X), or Higher Secondary. - Enrollment of at least 100 students. - **SEF will provide**: - Financial assistance per student: - PKR 900 (Grades Kachi-II) - PKR 1200 (Grades III-V) - PKR 1600 (Grades VI-VIII) - PKR 2100 (Grades IX-X) - PKR 2400 (Grades XI-XII) - Professional development for teachers. - Textbooks/Workbooks. ### Submission Requirements - Proposals should be in a sealed envelope with: - Printed original RFP marked as “RFP - ORIGINAL”. - Two hard copies marked as “RFP COPY”. - One electronic copy on USB marked as “RFP SOFT COPY”. - Enclose a Pay Order/Demand Draft of PKR 25,000 (non-refundable) in favor of "Sindh Education Foundation". - Send to: **Deputy Director Programs, Sindh Education Foundation, Government of Sindh, Regional Office Karachi** **Contact Information:** - Phone: 021-99333216 - Email: info.sef.org.pk - Website: [www.sef.org.pk](http://www.sef.org.pk)