Revised Dates
- Last Date for Online Submission of EOI: 21/01/2025, 06:00 PM
- Last Date for Submission of Physical EOI Document: 27/01/2025, 04:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 28/01/2025, 12:00 PM
Key Modifications
- Bid Security and Performance Guarantee:
- EMD: ₹6,00,000 (3% of the estimated cost).
- Security Deposit: 5% of the contract value.
- MSME-certified agencies are exempted from EMD.
- Turnover Criteria:
- Reduced from ₹10 crore to ₹5 crore for the last three financial years (2021-2024).
- Work Distribution:
- Zones and colleges will be allocated equally among empanelled agencies, as decided by SCOPE.
- Dashboard Development:
- Agencies can use tools like Power BI or Google Data Studio for analytics.
- Trainer Requirements:
- No relaxation on submitting resumes of 20 trainers.
- Agencies with over three years of experience can provide HR declarations instead of payroll data.
- Payment Terms:
- 60% payment upon completing 80 hours of training.
- 40% payment upon candidates achieving a one-level improvement in the post-test.
- No payment for absent candidates in the post-test.
- Content Requirements:
- Cambridge content completion is mandatory.
- Agencies may supplement with additional materials at their own cost.
- Subcontracting:
- Not permitted.
- Eligibility of Trust Bodies:
- Trust bodies like TISS are now eligible under the revised criteria.
- Termination Clauses:
- Security Deposit will be forfeited if an agency fails to perform or withdraws.
- Work will be reassigned to remaining agencies.
Additional Clarifications
- Proprietorship firms must submit relevant registration documents (e.g., MSME certificate, trade license).
- Training sessions are primarily classroom-based, with provisions for hybrid formats in case of natural calamities.
- Dropouts will not affect material cost reimbursement but will impact payment for post-test participation.