| Tender Description |
This RFP invites capable training organizations, consortia, or NGOs with AI expertise and a strong Tier 2/3 presence to deliver a massive AI skilling initiative (500,000 students by March 2026). The focus is on hands-on AI applications, employability, sustainability, and impact reporting. No EMD or tender fee applies, making it favorable for NGOs and training partners. |
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tendering Authority
- Organization: Lords Education and Health Society (LEHS), New Delhi (flagship unit: Wadhwani AI).
- Sector: Education, AI, Technology, Skilling.
- Type: Request for Proposal (RFP).
Scope of Work
- Design and deliver hands-on, application-focused AI training courses (in English) covering:
- AI fundamentals and practical applications.
- Generative AI & prompt engineering.
- AI-powered workplace tools & productivity platforms.
- Delivery across Tier 2/3 cities, targeting college and ITI students (18–25 years).
- Training target: 500,000 students by March 2026.
- Ensure accessibility, inclusion, and career readiness support.
- Expected Outcomes: 80% learners report increased confidence in applying AI skills (through endline assessments).
- Sustainability: Applicants should propose models for long-term impact beyond March 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory:
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale digital/vocational training programs.
- Strong presence or partnerships in Tier 2/3 cities.
- Expertise in AI curriculum design and pedagogy.
- Ability to monitor, assess, and report outcomes at scale.
Desirable:
- Consortia or collaborative partnerships encouraged for scale.
Pro-Qualification Criteria (Documents Required)
- Company profile, testimonials, past project references.
- Work completion reports & purchase orders.
- NGOs must have valid CSR-1 certificate (MCA).
- GST, PAN, TAN registration.
- Audited financials / ITR for last 3 years.
- Copy of legal registration/renewal certificate.
- Cancelled cheque.
- Declaration on pending litigation/cases.
- Preferably Private Ltd company with sound track record.
Financial Criteria
- Submit detailed, itemized budget, covering:
- Curriculum development & localization.
- Trainer costs & capacity building.
- Technology platform / LMS.
- Travel & logistics (Tier 2/3/4 outreach).
- Placement & career support.
- Monitoring & evaluation (incl. 3rd party audits).
- Admin overheads (capped at % of total budget).
- Costs must be directly attributable to the project.
Tender Fee & EMD
- No Tender Fee specified.
- No EMD mentioned.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit technical & financial proposals separately (PDF) via email.
- Email ID: rfp.lehs@wadhwaniai.org
- Subject Line: Must contain reference number & title of RFP.
- Financial Proposal: Password-protected PDF.
- Only technically shortlisted bidders will have financial proposals opened.
- Selected bidders may be called for presentations & negotiations.
Deadlines & Key Dates
- Publishing / Opening Date: 19 September 2025.
- Last Date for Queries: 24 September 2025.
- Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual): 26 September 2025.
- Closing / Submission Date: 02 October 2025.
- Outcome Reporting: Till December 2026.
- Fund Utilization: By 31 March 2026.
Evaluation Process
- Technical evaluation based on:
- Organizational strength & past experience.
- AI curriculum design & delivery strategy.
- Coverage in Tier 2/3 cities.
- Monitoring & evaluation framework.
- Only technically qualified bidders → financial bids opened.
- Final selection after presentations & negotiations.
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