REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Re : PUBLIC OFFICERS’ DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION FUND – FUND’S GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST SERVICES
Tender Name: PODCPF – RETIREMENT FUND GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST SERVICES
Tender No.: PODCPF/TENDER/GSS/02/2025
BACKGROUND
The Public Officers’ Defined Contribution Pension Fund invites requests for proposals for the services of a Governance Specialist to be engaged on an ad hoc basis to provide the Fund with professional guidance on governance matters, including but not limited to regulatory/legal compliance, board effectiveness, and ethical governance.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUESTED INFORMATION
The Fund invites qualifying firms to submit proposals for the provision of Governance Specialist Services to the Fund for the next three (3) years, starting from the 2025/2026 Financial Year.
Submissions should indicate, among others, the following information: –
- Evidence of track record in undertaking governance advisory services of similar size as the Fund;
- Evidence of incorporation/registration;
- Tax Clearance Certificate;
- Profile of the firm;
- Firm’s interest in providing the services
- Availability of appropriate skills, etc. and
- Any other information that the firm may consider material.
Interested eligible firms may obtain further information and free request for proposals document from the Fund’s website. www.pensionfund.org.ls
The proposals must be submitted on or before 21st March 2025 at 12:00 noon. Proposals will be opened on the same day at 12:00 noon, in the presence of the firms or their representatives who wish to attend. No late submissions will be received after the stipulated time and date.
All correspondence or requests for clarity or additional information must be addressed to:
The Principal Officer
Public Officers’ Defined Contribution Pension Fund
4th Floor, Pension Fund House
Private Box 14395
Constitution Road
Maseru 100
Lesotho
OR
tenders@pensionfund.org.ls
NOTICE: The Fund accords its tender/procurement processes outmost seriousness, therefore, failure to comply with the terms and conditions as set out in this request for proposals document shall lead to disqualification of the tenderer.
DISCLAIMER: The Fund reserves the right to appoint a service provider of its own choice for purposes of services required.