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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: ₹25,000 (Non-refundable, online payment)
EMD: ₹74,40,600 (Online mode)
Estimated Project Value: ₹37,20,30,000
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:
- Deployment of Vocational Trainers (VTs):
- Full-time contractual trainers as per PSSCIVE Bhopal curriculum norms.
- Ensure timely joining and payment of VTs; maintain PF, ESIC compliance.
- M aintain a pool of trainers for 2-year course cycles.
- Training Delivery:
- Deliver NSQF-aligned curricula (PSSCIVE approved).
- Conduct hands-on training, 8 guest lectures, and 1 industry visit per class annually.
- Submit quarterly reports and organize placement and motivational sessions.
- Industry Interface:
- Organize internships, industry exposure visits, and maintain annual reports.
- Monitoring & Reporting:
- Maintain MIS/web-portal for tracking schools, trainers, guest lectures, and placements.
- Project Duration:
- Two Academic Years: 2025–26 and 2026–27
- Payment Terms:
- Reimbursement basis, post-verification of VT remuneration and program expenses.
- 15% administrative cost allowed over trainer honorarium.
Project Coverage
- Total Schools: 946
- 871 under Samagra Shiksha
- 75 under PM-SHRI Scheme
- Total Vocational Trainers: 1,561
- Sectors Covered (14):
Agriculture, Apparels, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, BFSI, Electronics, Healthcare, IT-ITeS, Multiskill Technician, Plumbing, Power, Retail, Sports, Tourism
- Implementation:
- Phase I: 1329 trainers
- Phase II: 232 trainers
Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory)
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Criteria
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Minimum Requirement
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I
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NSDC / MSSDS / MSBSVET approved TP or Govt. Institution recognized by NCVET
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Valid certificate required
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II
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Experience in NSQF school-level vocational projects
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Work order from Govt. agency
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III
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Years of Existence
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Minimum 3 years
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IV
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Registered Office in Maharashtra
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Mandatory
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V
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No. of Students Trained
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5000 students (AY 2022–23 to 2024–25)
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VI
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Average Annual Turnover
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₹11 Cr (FY 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24)
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VII
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Bank Solvency Certificate
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From nationalized/scheduled bank
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VIII
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Non-blacklisting affidavit
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₹1000 stamp paper
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IX
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PAN, GST Registration
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Mandatory
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X
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Submission of Tender Fee & EMD
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Proof of online payment
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XI
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Positive Net Worth
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For last 3 FYs
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XII
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MoU with Industry / Academia
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For OJT / vertical mobility
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XIII
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Internship Experience
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Minimum 5-day internship evidence
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Financial Criteria
- Average Turnover: ₹11 Cr (last 3 FYs)
- Net Worth: Positive for FY 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Bank Solvency: Mandatory certificate from a nationalized/scheduled bank
Evaluation Matrix (100 Marks Total)
Part A – Technical (70 Marks)
- Skill Education implementation experience (10)
- Internship conducted (10)
- No. of Employees in Skill Projects (10)
- Placement / Vertical Mobility (5)
- MoU with Higher Institutions (5)
- Industry Linkages (5)
- Experience in Samagra Shiksha Sectors (10)
- Turnover (10)
- Profit history (5)
Part B – Presentation (30 Marks)
- Project understanding & strategy
- Implementation methodology
- Past innovations & digital tools
Qualifying Score: Minimum 75 marks to be technically responsive.
Penalties & Liquidated Damages
- Delay in VT salary payment:
- 0.5% per day (up to 15 days)
- 1% per day (beyond 15 days, max 100%)
- Failure to conduct guest lectures/industry visits: ₹500 per instance.
- Possible blacklisting for repeated default or fraudulent conduct.
Contract & Legal Terms
- Duration: 2 academic years (extendable as per scheme).
- Performance Guarantee: 5% of order value.
- Jurisdiction: Mumbai courts only.
- Arbitration: Samagra Shiksha Maharashtra-appointed arbitrator.
- Force Majeure Clause: Applicable.
Submission Guidelines
- Online submission via https://www.mahatender.gov.in.
- 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
- High-value project (₹37.2 Cr) with large coverage across Maharashtra.
- Focus on proven, NSQF-experienced training partners with strong financials.
- Mandatory presence in Maharashtra and past record in school-level vocational projects.
- Two-year project with performance-linked reimbursements and administrative margin.
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