Gender as a Cross-Cutting Theme
Gender in Practice
Gender in Systems and Processes
All programme designs, proposals, reports, and communication materials are reviewed through a gender lens to ensure inclusivity, relevance, and sensitivity, making gender integration a standard organisational practice.
Organisational Commitment to Gender
NOTICE FOR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)
(A company registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017)
Subject: Sealed Bids Invited for a Property in Multan
SPO invites sealed bids for the sale of a Property (Open Plot) measuring 5.5 Kanal (3327.5 sq. yds.), situated at Khewat No. 9/9, Khatooni No. 16 to 25, Mouza Bahadurpur, Behind Jamia Masjid Madina, Bosan Road, Multan.
The property features a boundary wall, entrance gates, built quarters, well-maintained mango orchards, and access to electricity/water supply. It is ideally suited for use as a farmhouse or for commercial purposes, including offices, marquees, gaming zones, restaurants, and similar ventures.
1. Invitation to Claimants
Although SPO holds a clear and marketable title to the property, any person claiming any right, lien, or interest in the property may notify the undersigned within seven (7) days. SPO shall examine any such claim before finalizing the sale.
2. Bid Submission Deadline & Earnest Money
Last Date for Submission of Sealed Bids: Monday, 4th April 2026, by 17:00 hrs. (5:00 PM)
Earnest Money: Each bid must be accompanied by a refundable Bank Draft equivalent to 5% of the total offered value.
Bids submitted without earnest money shall be rejected.
3. Bid Opening
(Note: Bids will be opened one day after the submission deadline.)
4. General Terms & Conditions
SPO reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without assigning any reason.
Only sealed bids will be considered.
For detailed terms and conditions, please visit the link provided below:
Check terms and conditions below.
5. Address for Submission
Chairperson, Asset Disposal Committee
Building No. 1-B, Street 26, Sector G-9/1, Islamabad.
Phone: (051) 8736193-94
Terms & Conditions – Disposal of SPO Property
A refundable Bank Draft equivalent to 5% of the offered value, drawn in favour of SPO, must accompany each sealed bid as earnest money. Bids submitted without earnest money shall be rejected. This amount shall be forfeited if the successful bidder withdraws after bid acceptance or fails to complete the payment as per the agreed schedule.
The property is offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis. Prospective bidders are encouraged to view the property prior to submitting their bids. For arranging a site visit, please contact Ms. Ayesha Yaseen at 0321-6357031. For any queries related to the property, please reach out to Mr. Aaref Farooqui at 0333-5555939. The property is available for viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.
Bids shall remain valid for 60 days from bid opening. Bids shall be evaluated through a structured, documented process consistent with transparency and audit requirements under widely accepted procurement frameworks.
(Note: In case SPO cancels the Bid, only the earnest money will be returned, and no matching amount is payable. Whereas, in case the Purchaser withdraws from the process, the submitted earnest money will be forfeited.)
The Seller (SPO) will pay all taxes, costs, charges, liabilities, debts, liens, utility bills, claims and expenses up to the date of the transfer. Any further tax levied beyond such date shall be the liability of the Purchaser.
All applicable taxes, stamp duty, registration charges, mutation fees, and other costs associated with the transfer of the property into the Purchaser’s name in the records of the Revenue Department shall be borne exclusively by the Purchaser. This is in line with standard disposal practices and ensures full cost transparency throughout the transaction.
The possession of the property or any part thereof is to be given to the Purchaser after the full payment of the sale consideration and transfer formalities are completed.
These terms are governed by the laws of Pakistan. In case of any dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve it amicably through good-faith consultation. If no resolution is reached within fifteen (15) days, the matter shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Islamabad.
The Procurement function ensures transparent, efficient, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in line with SPO’s policies and donor requirements.It manages vendor selection, tendering, contracting, and purchasing processes, ensuring value for money, quality assurance, and timely delivery. The function maintains procurement records, supports audits, and ensures compliance with ethical standards and organizational procedures.
SPO’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Department ensures transparency and accountability across all programme and project outputs through
continuous monitoring and periodic reviews involving communities, civil society institutions, and regional and National Centre staff.
The MEAL team assesses programme and project performance at the process, output, outcome, and impact levels throughout implementation. Performance is closely monitored, assessed, and reported, with monthly review meetings held with respective teams and SPO’s Senior Management Committee (SMC) to discuss findings and take corrective measures or strengthen future actions.
Management Information System (MIS) supports programme planning, reporting, data analysis, ongoing monitoring, and real-time reporting on achievements and challenges.
The MIS has improved organizational efficiency, reduced costs, enhanced programme management, and significantly reduced paper usage across countrywide offices. It also serves as a central archive for institutional data, including project proposals, donor reports, research studies, monitoring and evaluation, financial reports, partner profiles, thematic profiles, Annual Reports, and project fact-sheets, strengthening SPO’s knowledge management.
The Programme Development Department is mainly responsible for proposal development, budget planning and logical framework design. It focuses on identifying programme/ project opportunities, networking donor liaison, and designing the programme and project proposals across the organizations’ four thematic areas.
The core principles of designing the proposals are based on context-responsive interventions, adopting rights-based approaches, participatory methodologies, GESI principles, and nature-based solutions; and ensuring alignment with organizational, national and international standards through rigorous compliance reviews.
The Communications Unit provides comprehensive support and helps promote the Organization’s image, activities, programs, and initiatives at all levels with multiple stakeholders, partners, government, and national and international organizations. The Unit serves as a bridge between the organization, the public, and the media, ensuring that SPO’s image and activities maintain high visibility and strengthen its branding, public profile, and engagement in public affairs.
It takes care of all donor visibility requirements, ensures compliance with SPO’s branding guidelines, and produces success stories, publications, and annual reports.
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