Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Summary for SkillCouncils.com
The State Level Employment and Training Centre (SETC), Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has issued an RFP for selecting a coaching institute to provide coaching support to youth from OBC and Minority communities for JEE Main and NEET entrance examinations under the Sardar Patel Coaching and Training Yojana 2021, as amended in 2025, for the financial year 2026-27.
The selection will be carried out through the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method, with 70% weightage for technical score and 30% weightage for financial score.
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tender / RFP Reference No.
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05/SETC/2026-27
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RFP Date / Publishing Date
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14.05.2026
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Department
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State Level Employment and Training Centre, Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
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Scheme
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Sardar Patel Coaching and Training Yojana 2021, as amended 2025
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Work Type
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Coaching / Education / Competitive Exam Training Services
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State
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Madhya Pradesh
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Tender Category
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Government Tender
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Selection Method
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QCBS – Quality and Cost Based Selection
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Joint Venture / Consortium
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Not Allowed
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Course Covered
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JEE Main / NEET Entrance Exam
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Target Beneficiaries
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OBC and Minority students of Madhya Pradesh
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Proposed Locations
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Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Ujjain
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Expected Trainees
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900 students — 800 OBC and 100 Minority students
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Course Duration
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24 months, minimum 2400 hours, 4 hours daily
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Maximum Coaching Fee
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₹30,000 per year; maximum ₹60,000 for 24 months
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Tender Fee
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₹15,000
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EMD / Bid Security
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₹5,00,000
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Mode of EMD
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Online through MP e-Procurement portal
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Submission Mode
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Online submission plus required hard copy submission
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Bid Validity
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180 days from bid submission deadline
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Estimated Tender Cost
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Not specifically stated in the RFP. Indicative maximum coaching fee exposure may be ₹5.40 crore based on 900 students × ₹60,000, excluding stipend/rent support.
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Required Details Table
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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Minimum ₹1 crore annual turnover from similar coaching business in each of the last three financial years: 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
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Cumulative Turnover Requirement
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Minimum ₹5 crore total cumulative turnover from similar coaching business in the last three financial years
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not specifically mentioned in the RFP
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Minimum Experience
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Coaching experience for at least 500 candidates each in the last three years / examination cycles; technical scoring starts from minimum 3 years of coaching experience
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Submission Mode
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Both — online through MP e-Procurement portal and hard copy submission to SETC office
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EMD Exemption
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Only if applicable under Government of Madhya Pradesh rules and supported by valid documentary proof; otherwise EMD is required
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Tender Fee Required
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₹15,000
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EMD Amount
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₹5,00,000
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Mode of EMD
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Online through www.mptenders.gov.in
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Estimated Cost
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Not officially specified; indicative maximum coaching fee value is approximately ₹5.40 crore based on trainee count and fee cap
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Scope of Work
The selected coaching institute will be responsible for providing structured coaching services for JEE Main and NEET entrance examinations to eligible OBC and Minority students of Madhya Pradesh.
The major scope includes:
- Conducting coaching for JEE Main and NEET for 24 months.
- Delivering at least 2400 hours of coaching, with 4 hours of daily classes.
- Operating coaching facilities across Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Ujjain.
- Providing qualified and experienced faculty for relevant subjects.
- Maintaining classrooms, furniture, audio-visual facilities, library, learning material, washrooms and other infrastructure.
- Providing free teaching and learning material to registered students.
- Maintaining biometric / QR-based attendance and ensuring regular reporting.
- Conducting counselling, tests, performance monitoring and progress reporting.
- Supporting student registration and selection processes as per departmental guidelines.
- Ensuring online / live-streaming facilities for classes.
- Maintaining a minimum required success rate of 10% in JEE Main / NEET, as per the RFP condition.
- Cooperating with departmental inspections, third-party assessments and performance reviews.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Bidders must satisfy the following key pre-qualification requirements:
Legal Entity
The bidder must be a legally registered entity in India, such as:
- Company
- Firm
- LLP
- Partnership firm
- Proprietorship firm
The bidder must have:
- Valid registration certificate
- PAN
- GST registration
- MOA / AOA / partnership deed / bylaws, wherever applicable
The successful bidder must also register under the Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishment Act before commencement of coaching.
Consortium / Joint Venture
Consortium or joint venture participation is not allowed.
Non-Blacklisting
The bidder must not be blacklisted or barred by any Central Government, State Government, Semi-Government organisation or autonomous body during the last five years.
Coaching Centre Requirement
The bidder must provide coaching services in all five specified cities: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Ujjain. If a bidder does not already have a centre in any location, the bidder must establish the centre within the prescribed timeline after issuance of the work order and before commencement of coaching.
Eligibility Criteria
The bidder should meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be registered in India and possess PAN and GST.
- Must have minimum annual turnover of ₹1 crore from similar coaching business in each of the last three financial years.
- Must have cumulative turnover of ₹5 crore from similar coaching business over the last three financial years.
- Must have experience in coaching at least 500 candidates each in the last three years / exam cycles.
- Must have adequate space, preferably minimum 5000 sq. ft. for coaching operations.
- Must have required teaching infrastructure, including classrooms, library, furniture, projectors, audio-visual equipment and learning resources.
- Must have at least two full-time qualified and experienced faculty members with minimum three years of teaching experience.
- Must submit a logical monthly action plan for coaching delivery.
- Must not be blacklisted or barred by government bodies.
Financial Criteria
The RFP prescribes clear financial eligibility conditions:
- Minimum annual turnover of ₹1 crore from similar coaching business in each of FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- Total cumulative turnover of ₹5 crore from similar coaching business in the last three financial years.
- Turnover must be supported by a Chartered Accountant certificate in the prescribed format.
- Audited financial statements, profit and loss account, balance sheet, ITR acknowledgements, GST / ITR records and computation details must be submitted.
The maximum permissible coaching fee is:
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Course
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Duration
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Maximum Coaching Fee
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JEE Main / NEET Entrance Exam
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24 months
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₹60,000 per student
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Annual Fee Cap
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Per year
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₹30,000 per student
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Important Dates and Deadlines
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Event
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Date and Time
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RFP Date / Publishing Date
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14.05.2026
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Online Document Availability Start Date
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15.05.2026
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Online Document Availability End Date
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04.06.2026
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Bid Submission Start Date
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15.05.2026, 12:00 PM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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22.05.2026, 4:00 PM
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Pre-Bid Meeting Venue
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Office of the Director, SETC, Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal
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Online Bid Submission Closing Date
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04.06.2026, up to 6:00 PM
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Hard Copy Submission Deadline
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05.06.2026, up to 6:00 PM
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Opening of Eligibility Envelope
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08.06.2026, 3:30 PM
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Opening of Technical Bid
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08.06.2026, 3:30 PM
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Technical Presentation
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To be intimated later
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Financial Bid Opening
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To be intimated later to technically qualified bidders
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Contract Duration
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Initially 1 year, extendable up to maximum 2 years
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Submission Guidelines
Bidders must submit their bids through the MP e-Procurement portal. The proposal must be submitted in three parts:
- Envelope A – Eligibility / Pre-Qualification Documents
- Envelope B – Technical Proposal
- Envelope C – Financial Proposal
The financial bid must not be included in the technical proposal. The financial bid must be submitted in the prescribed format and in a separate sealed envelope where hard copy submission is required.
Hard copies of the technical proposal, supporting documents and financial bid envelope must be submitted to the SETC office within the prescribed deadline. Late submissions, incomplete documents, conditional bids or bids without valid EMD may be rejected.
Evaluation and Selection Process
The tender follows a multi-stage evaluation process:
- Preliminary scrutiny of submitted bids
- Verification of eligibility and essential documents
- Technical evaluation out of 90 marks
- Technical presentation carrying 10 marks
- Financial bid opening for technically qualified bidders
- Final selection through QCBS method
The minimum qualifying technical score is 45 marks out of 90. Final score will be calculated with:
- 70% weightage to technical score
- 30% weightage to financial score
The bidder with the highest final QCBS score will be considered for award, subject to compliance with all RFP conditions.
Document Checklist
Bidders should keep the following documents ready:
- Registration certificate of the organisation
- MOA / AOA / bylaws / partnership deed, as applicable
- GST registration certificate
- PAN card
- Chartered Accountant certificate for turnover
- Audited financial statements for FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
- Profit and loss account and balance sheet
- ITR acknowledgements and computation documents
- Year-wise list of students coached in the applied course
- Student details including mobile number, roll number, enrolment number, photographs and fee receipts
- List of selected students with address and mobile numbers
- Registration document / rent agreement / lease deed for coaching space
- Proof of infrastructure availability
- CVs of faculty / resource persons
- Faculty bank slips and HR declaration
- Logical action plan
- Technical proposal cover letter — Annexure 9.1
- Technical bid format — Annexure 9.2
- Undertaking from bidder on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper — Annexure 9.3
- Power of Attorney on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper — Annexure 9.4
- Turnover certificate on CA letterhead — Annexure 9.5
- Non-blacklisting undertaking on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper — Annexure 9.6
- Details of qualified teachers — Annexure 9.7
- Space and infrastructure details — Annexure 9.8
- Logical action plan — Annexure 9.9
- Financial bid format in separate envelope — Annexure 9.10
- Format for final selected candidates — Annexure 9.11
Suggested SkillCouncils.com Classification
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Field
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Classification
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Industry
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Education, Coaching Services, Competitive Exam Training, Skill Development
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Tender Type
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Government Tender
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State
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Madhya Pradesh
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Beneficiary Category
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OBC and Minority Youth
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Service Category
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Coaching Institute Selection / Training Services
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Suitable Tags
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JEE Coaching Tender, NEET Coaching Tender, Madhya Pradesh Tender, OBC Minority Coaching, Government Training Tender, SETC MP RFP
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