Pre-Qualification Criteria
Important Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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EOI Title
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Empanelment of Training Partners / PIAs for implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0 Programme in Odisha including Captive Employment
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Reference Number
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1854 / PT1-ORMAS-SD-DDU-GKY-0007/2025
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Issuing Authority
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Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS)
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Department
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Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha
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State / Location
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Odisha
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Industry
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Skill Development, Vocational Training, Rural Livelihood, Placement-linked Training
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Tender Category
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Government / Skill Development
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EOI Publishing / Issue Date
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12 June 2026
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RFP / Document Start Date
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12 June 2026
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Last Date for Submission
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10 July 2026
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Submission Time
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11:59 PM
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Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal Meeting
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Venue, date and time to be intimated later
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Opening / PAC Date
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To be intimated later
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Submission Mode
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Online
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Submission Portal
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DDU-GKY online portal: kaushal.rural.gov.in
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EOI Download Websites
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ormas.org and kaushal.rural.gov.in
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Estimated Cost
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Not mentioned in the EOI
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Tender Fee / Proposal Processing Fee
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₹29,500 including GST, non-refundable
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Qualitative Appraisal Fee
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₹1,47,500 including GST, non-refundable, applicable after Initial Screening; waived for Captive Employment model
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EMD Amount
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Not mentioned
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Mode of EMD
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Not mentioned
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EMD Exemption
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Not applicable / Not mentioned
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Scope of Work
The empanelled PIAs will be responsible for implementing placement-linked skill development training programmes under DDU-GKY 2.0 in Odisha. The training programmes must be aligned with NSQF / NQR job roles only.
Key scope includes:
- Mobilisation and training of eligible rural youth under DDU-GKY 2.0.
- Implementation of training programmes as per DDU-GKY 2.0 Operational Guidelines, SOPs and ORMAS instructions.
- Providing placement-linked skill development training with a focus on employment outcomes.
- Ensuring at least 70% placements in sectors or job roles having high employment potential.
- Maintaining training quality, documentation, compliance, and reporting as required by ORMAS and MoRD.
- Supporting training delivery, boarding, lodging and other applicable programme components as per DDU-GKY norms.
- Operating training centres as per applicable infrastructure and quality standards.
- Participating in proposal appraisal, due diligence, and Project Approval Committee review.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Applicants should be agencies registered with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, and must possess a valid Permanent Registration Number (PRN).
Eligible applicants may apply under the applicable category allocated by MoRD, including:
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Category
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Applicant Type
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Category I
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Captive Employer
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Category II
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Existing DDU-GKY skilling agencies having experience of more than 50% placement outcome achievement
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Category III
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Skilling agencies that do not have DDU-GKY experience
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Category IV
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Start-ups for skilling recognised by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
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Priority will be given based on the applicant category and the placement opportunity provided within the State of Odisha.
Eligibility Criteria for Captive Employers
For empanelment as a Captive Employer under Category “A”, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Experience / Existence
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Minimum 3 years of existence
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Statutory Registration
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Valid EPFO / ESIC / Factory Registration Number
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Tax Registration
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Valid TIN / TAN / GST Number
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Bank Account
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Valid bank account linked with Aadhaar / PAN
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Minimum Turnover
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₹25 crore
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Net Worth Requirement
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Positive net worth in at least 2 of the last 3 financial years
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Training Experience
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Minimum 2 years of training experience
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Training Centre
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Existing training centre as per NSQF norms, including specified infrastructure
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Employment Record
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Employment provided to 500 or more jobs in own or subsidiary agencies / companies during the last 3 years
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Restriction
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Manpower supplying companies are not eligible
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Financial Criteria
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Financial Parameter
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Requirement
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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Not specified as average annual turnover; for Captive Employers, minimum turnover of ₹25 crore is required
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Net Worth Requirement
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Positive net worth in at least 2 of the last 3 financial years
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Tender / Processing Fee
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₹29,500 including GST, non-refundable
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Qualitative Appraisal Fee
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₹1,47,500 including GST, non-refundable, payable after initial screening; waived for Captive Employment model
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EMD
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Not mentioned
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Estimated Project Cost
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Not mentioned
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Payment Terms
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As per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines and MoRD norms; payment to PIAs will be released in 4 instalments as per applicable notification
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Target Allocation
Project targets will be sanctioned by ORMAS based on approval of the Project Approval Committee (PAC).
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Applicant Category
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Target Allocation
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Captive Employer
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Maximum project target of 5,000 or 40% of Human Resources of Captive Employer registered with ESIC / PF, whichever is lower; individual project size capped at 1,200
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Existing Skilling Agencies with >50% placement achievement
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Maximum project target of 10,000, with individual project size capped at 1,200
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Skilling Agencies without DDU-GKY experience
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Maximum project target of 3,000, with individual project size capped at 1,200
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Start-ups
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Maximum project target of 1,200
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The final decision on target allocation will rest with the PAC.
Ineligibility Criteria
Applicants may be considered non-eligible if they fall under any of the following conditions:
- Existing PIAs having sanctioned DDU-GKY projects with recovery proceedings pending.
- Existing PIAs unable to place 50% of trained candidates under DDU-GKY.
- Agencies with key managerial personnel previously associated with defaulting PIAs.
- Sister concerns or subsidiaries of organisations against whom recovery action has been initiated.
- Agencies having directors involved in earlier defaulting DDU-GKY agencies.
- Agencies blacklisted by the Government.
- Consortium applicants are not allowed.
Submission Guidelines
Proposals must be submitted online through the DDU-GKY portal at kaushal.rural.gov.in.
Applicants must:
- Submit proposals as per the prescribed annexures and online format.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents, certificates and supporting evidence.
- Ensure all uploaded statements, certificates and documents are correct and authentic.
- Follow the instructions available on the DDU-GKY online portal.
- Submit the proposal before the deadline of 10 July 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Pay the applicable proposal processing fee and upload transaction details while submitting the proposal.
- Regularly check ORMAS and DDU-GKY websites for notices, amendments, corrigendum and clarifications.
Proposals submitted through fax, email or offline mode will not be considered.
Evaluation Process
The online proposals will be evaluated by the Proposal Appraisal Agency (PAA), namely NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS), for Initial Screening and Qualitative Appraisal as per MoRD notification.
After evaluation, recommended proposals will be placed before the Project Approval Committee (PAC) for the final decision. ORMAS reserves the right to accept, reject, modify, or cancel the empanelment process without assigning any reason.
Document Checklist
Applicants should keep the following documents ready for online submission:
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Document / Information
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Applicability
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Valid PRN issued by MoRD
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Mandatory
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Organisation registration / incorporation certificate
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Mandatory
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EPFO / ESIC / Factory Registration Number
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For Captive Employers
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TIN / TAN / GST registration
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As applicable
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PAN / Aadhaar-linked bank account details
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Mandatory
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Turnover proof / audited financial statements
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Mandatory
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Net worth certificate / financial statements for last 3 financial years
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Mandatory
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Training experience documents for minimum 2 years
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For Captive Employers
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Training centre details with infrastructure proof
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Mandatory
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NSQF / NQR aligned training centre infrastructure documents
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Mandatory
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Employment proof for 500 or more jobs in last 3 years
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For Captive Employers
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Work orders / MoUs / completion certificates of previous training projects
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As applicable
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Placement records and supporting documents
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As applicable
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Non-blacklisting declaration
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Mandatory
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Declaration regarding no consortium participation
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Mandatory
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Proposal processing fee payment proof
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Mandatory
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Qualitative appraisal fee payment proof
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Applicable after initial screening; waived for Captive Employment model
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Any other annexures prescribed in the online proposal format
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Mandatory, as applicable
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Key Deadlines
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Event
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Date / Status
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EOI Publishing Date
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12 June 2026
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Document Download Start Date
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12 June 2026
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Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal Orientation Meeting
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To be intimated later
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Last Date for Online Submission
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10 July 2026
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Submission Closing Time
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11:59 PM
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PAC / Opening Date
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To be intimated later
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