Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender795
Reference No. TrainingTender806
Tender Brief Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Vocational Training Partners (VTPs) in the State of Maharashtra under Samagra Shiksha – Vocationalisation of School Education Scheme
Tender Description The selected Vocational Training Partners (VTPs) will implement Vocational Education under NSQF in Government Secondary & Higher Secondary Schools across Maharashtra for Classes IX–XII.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Issued by:
Office of the State Project Director, Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad (MPSP), Samagra Shiksha, Maharashtra
Charni Road, Mumbai – 400002
Tender Reference No.:
MPSP/SS/VE/VTP Selection/Tender/2025-26/3205
Date: 29.10.2025
Tender Publishing Date: 31.10.2025
Start Date of Submission: 31.10.2025
Last Date & Time for Submission: 21.11.2025, up to 17:00 hrs
Opening of EOI: 24.11.2025, 11:30 AM
Mode of Submission: Online through https://www.mahatender.gov.in and hard copy submission at MPSP office
Tender Fee: â‚¹25,000 (Non-refundable, online payment)
EMD: â‚¹74,40,600 (Online mode)
Estimated Project Value: â‚¹37,20,30,000
Performance Security Deposit: 5% of the total contract value
Pre-Bid Meeting:
Tentatively at MPSP, Charni Road, Mumbai (date to be notified via corrigendum).
Bid Validity: 120 Days
Scope of Work
The selected Vocational Training Partners (VTPs) will implement Vocational Education under NSQF in Government Secondary & Higher Secondary Schools across Maharashtra for Classes IX–XII.
Key Activities Include:
  1. Deployment of Vocational Trainers (VTs):
    1. Full-time contractual trainers as per PSSCIVE Bhopal curriculum norms.
    2. Ensure timely joining and payment of VTs; maintain PF, ESIC compliance.
    3. Maintain a pool of trainers for 2-year course cycles.
  2. Training Delivery:
    1. Deliver NSQF-aligned curricula (PSSCIVE approved).
    2. Conduct hands-on training, 8 guest lectures, and 1 industry visit per class annually.
    3. Submit quarterly reports and organize placement and motivational sessions.
  3. Industry Interface:
    1. Organize internships, industry exposure visits, and maintain annual reports.
  4. Monitoring & Reporting:
    1. Maintain MIS/web-portal for tracking schools, trainers, guest lectures, and placements.
  5. Project Duration:
    1. Two Academic Years: 2025–26 and 2026–27
  6. Payment Terms:
    1. Reimbursement basis, post-verification of VT remuneration and program expenses.
    2. 15% administrative cost allowed over trainer honorarium.
Project Coverage
  1. Total Schools: 946
    1. 871 under Samagra Shiksha
    2. 75 under PM-SHRI Scheme
  2. Total Vocational Trainers: 1,561
  3. Sectors Covered (14):
    Agriculture, Apparels, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, BFSI, Electronics, Healthcare, IT-ITeS, Multiskill Technician, Plumbing, Power, Retail, Sports, Tourism
  4. Implementation:
    1. Phase I: 1329 trainers
    2. Phase II: 232 trainers
Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory)
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Criteria
Minimum Requirement
I
NSDC / MSSDS / MSBSVET approved TP or Govt. Institution recognized by NCVET
Valid certificate required
II
Experience in NSQF school-level vocational projects
Work order from Govt. agency
III
Years of Existence
Minimum 3 years
IV
Registered Office in Maharashtra
Mandatory
V
No. of Students Trained
5000 students (AY 2022–23 to 2024–25)
VI
Average Annual Turnover
₹11 Cr (FY 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24)
VII
Bank Solvency Certificate
From nationalized/scheduled bank
VIII
Non-blacklisting affidavit
₹1000 stamp paper
IX
PAN, GST Registration
Mandatory
X
Submission of Tender Fee & EMD
Proof of online payment
XI
Positive Net Worth
For last 3 FYs
XII
MoU with Industry / Academia
For OJT / vertical mobility
XIII
Internship Experience
Minimum 5-day internship evidence
Financial Criteria
  1. Average Turnover: â‚¹11 Cr (last 3 FYs)
  2. Net Worth: Positive for FY 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
  3. Bank Solvency: Mandatory certificate from a nationalized/scheduled bank
Evaluation Matrix (100 Marks Total)
Part A – Technical (70 Marks)
  1. Skill Education implementation experience (10)
  2. Internship conducted (10)
  3. No. of Employees in Skill Projects (10)
  4. Placement / Vertical Mobility (5)
  5. MoU with Higher Institutions (5)
  6. Industry Linkages (5)
  7. Experience in Samagra Shiksha Sectors (10)
  8. Turnover (10)
  9. Profit history (5)
Part B – Presentation (30 Marks)
  1. Project understanding & strategy
  2. Implementation methodology
  3. Past innovations & digital tools
Qualifying Score: Minimum 75 marks to be technically responsive.
Penalties & Liquidated Damages
  1. Delay in VT salary payment:
    1. 0.5% per day (up to 15 days)
    2. 1% per day (beyond 15 days, max 100%)
  2. Failure to conduct guest lectures/industry visits: ₹500 per instance.
  3. Possible blacklisting for repeated default or fraudulent conduct.
Contract & Legal Terms
  1. Duration: 2 academic years (extendable as per scheme).
  2. Performance Guarantee: 5% of order value.
  3. Jurisdiction: Mumbai courts only.
  4. Arbitration: Samagra Shiksha Maharashtra-appointed arbitrator.
  5. Force Majeure Clause: Applicable.

Submission Guidelines

  1. Online submission via https://www.mahatender.gov.in.
  2. Hard copy submission of technical documents to:
    State Project Director, Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad,
    10th Floor, K.G. Mittal Ayurvedic Hospital, Charni Road, Mumbai – 400002
Key Takeaways
  1. High-value project (₹37.2 Cr) with large coverage across Maharashtra.
  2. Focus on proven, NSQF-experienced training partners with strong financials.
  3. Mandatory presence in Maharashtra and past record in school-level vocational projects.
  4. Two-year project with performance-linked reimbursements and administrative margin.

 

Tender Fee (Number) ₹25,000
EMD (Number) ₹74,40,600
Mode of EMD Online
Estimated Cost ₹37,20,30,000
Start Date of Document Collection 31.10.2025
Pre-Bid Meeting Date NA
Last Date for Submission 21.11.2025, up to 17:00 hrs
Opening Date 24.11.2025, 11:30 AM
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