Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department Seeks Internal Audit Firm Services

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department Request for Expression of Interest for Procurement of Internal Audit Firm for Project Country: Pakistan Name of Project: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project (KP-HCIP) Contract Title: Procurement of Internal Audit Firm for Project RFB Reference No.: PK-HPMU-516137-CS-QCBS Project ID: PR2010039 Grant No: D680-PK Credit Number: 6714-PK BACKGROUND The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) is implementing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project (KP-HCIP – Health Component) with financial support from the World Bank.

The project aims to improve the availability, utilization, and quality of primary healthcare services in the districts of Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi, and Haripur, including interventions in flood-affected areas.

To ensure strong fiduciary governance and compliance with World Bank guidelines, the project is required to conduct periodic internal audits to provide independent assurance on financial management, procurement, HR management, asset management, and overall project controls.

Accordingly, the PMU intends to hire a qualified Internal Audit Firm to conduct comprehensive internal audits of the KP-HCIP (Health Component), in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations. 2.

Objective of the Assignment The objective is to engage a reputable Internal Audit Firm to provide independent, professional internal audit services to ensure: Compliance with applicable financial, procurement, HR, and operational rules; Effective utilization of IDA credit/grant and counterpart funds; Strengthened internal controls and risk-management systems; Verification of project results and performance indicators; Evidence-based recommendations to improve governance, accountability, and value for money.

The assignment will support effective project implementation and compliance with fiduciary requirements. 3.

Scope of Services The selected firm will carry out comprehensive internal audits covering the following areas: Financial Management & Accounting Procurement & Contract Management Human Resources & Payroll Asset Management Results Framework Verification Compliance & Governance The detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) may be accessed at: http://healthkp.gov.pk/ or obtained from the address provided below during office hours.

4. Shortlisting Criteria (EOI Stage Only) Firms will be shortlisted based on the following criteria: Legal Status Relevant Core Experience Similar Assignments Experience in Comparable Scale & Complexity Sector & Jurisdiction Familiarity Technical Capacity & Team Structure Financial Capacity Local Presence (Advantage) 5.

Selection Method A Consulting Firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method as per the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020). Conflict of Interest provisions under paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Regulations shall apply. 6.

Submission of Expressions of Interest Interested firms may obtain additional information from the address below during office hours (0900–1600 hrs).

EOIs must be submitted in hard copy to the address below by: 05th December 2025 at 3:00 PM A pre-submission conference will be held on: 28th November 2025 at 11:00 AM Venue: Conference Room, KP-HCIP (Health PMU), Peshawar EOIs must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Expression of Interest – Hiring of Internal Audit Firm for KP-HCIP (Health Component)” Project Director, KP-HCIP (Health) Health Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House No.

240, Defence Officers Colony, Shami Road, Peshawar, Pakistan Agency: Project Management Unit of Health Department Procurement method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 300000.0 USD