Tender at a Glance

Scope of Work

The selected Training Partners will be responsible for implementing skill development programmes for APBOCWWB registered workers. The programme is focused on improving employability and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through placement-linked training.

The major scope includes:

1. Mobilisation of Candidates
   Training Partners must mobilise only APBOCWWB registered workers. Mobilisation will be done at the Training Partner’s own cost and must include counselling, awareness, candidate guidance and registration on the Naipunyam portal linked with Aadhaar.
2. Training Centre Readiness
   Training Partners must have dedicated training centres, either owned or hired. Centres must comply with infrastructure and equipment norms as prescribed under DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines. NAC-AP or government-appointed teams may inspect proposed centres before approval.
3. Deployment of Trainers
   Trainers must have required qualifications, experience, domain knowledge and valid SSC certification. Only proposals with certified trainers may be considered for approval.
4. Training Implementation
   Training must be conducted as per NSQF/NQR-aligned curriculum and model course content. Attendance must be captured through Aadhaar-enabled biometric systems. Training centres must also maintain CCTV/IP camera monitoring, videography, photography and proper training documentation.
5. On-the-Job Training / Apprenticeship
   Training Partners must ensure OJT or apprenticeship for candidates wherever prescribed under the relevant qualification pack.
6. Assessment and Certification
   Candidates must undergo internal assessments during training and final assessment/certification through Sector Skill Councils, NCVET-recognised agencies or other agencies decided by NAC-AP.
7. Placement of Candidates
   Training Partners must submit Letters of Intent from employers for proposed trades. At least 90% of trained candidates should be placed, with wage employment and self-employment/GIG employment provisions as per the EOI. A minimum 70% wage employment placement is required for successfully certified candidates. Placement must be tracked for at least six months.
8. Post-Placement Tracking
   Training Partners must maintain records of placed candidates for not less than six months, update candidate status on the prescribed portal and provide employer feedback, salary details and career tracking data.

Pre-Qualification Criteria

Eligible applicants should be existing skilling agencies with proven experience in implementing skill development projects and achieving placement outcomes. The EOI gives preference to agencies that can demonstrate:

1. Experience in skill development projects.
2. Minimum placement outcome achievement of 50% or more.
3. Training of candidates during the last three years.
4. Strong post-training placement record.
5. Functional training centres and required infrastructure.
6. Qualified and certified trainers.
7. Employer tie-ups through Letters of Intent.
8. Financial capability and operational stability.

Eligibility Criteria

The EOI is open to capable Training Partners / Project Implementing Agencies that can deliver placement-linked training programmes for registered construction workers in Andhra Pradesh.

Key eligibility requirements include:

1. Applicant must be an existing skilling agency.
2. Applicant should have experience in skill development projects.
3. Applicant should have achieved at least 50% placement outcome in past skilling projects.
4. Training must be conducted only in approved job roles listed in Annexure-I of the EOI.
5. Training centres must comply with applicable infrastructure and equipment norms.
6. Trainers must have required qualifications and valid SSC certification.
7. No consortium is allowed.
8. Subletting or assigning work without written permission from NAC-AP is not permitted.
9. Applicants with recovery proceedings, blacklisting, default history or inability to place 50% trained candidates may be treated as non-eligible.

Financial Criteria

The financial evaluation is based on multiple parameters, including turnover, project handling experience, solvency, liabilities, penalties, credit report, audit reports and working capital.

Key financial evaluation points include:

1. Average annual turnover of the last three years is considered for scoring.
2. Turnover above ₹10 crore receives the highest score under the turnover parameter.
3. Project handling experience in skill development projects is evaluated based on project value handled.
4. A solvency certificate from a nationalised scheduled bank is required.
5. Applicants must not have outstanding liabilities or recovery cases with government agencies.
6. Applicants should not have major penalties, blacklisting or default records.
7. Company Credit Report / CIBIL report is considered.
8. ITR and audited financial reports for the last three years are required.
9. Working capital strength is evaluated based on ability to cover project expenses.

Payment for training programmes will be based on the Common Norms notified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and applicable revisions. Training cost is mentioned as ₹49/hour for Category I, ₹42/hour for Category II and ₹35.10/hour for Category III. Boarding and lodging for residential training is indicated at ₹250 per day. NAC-AP will deduct 6% administrative cost from each bill.

Tender Fee and EMD

The EOI mentions a non-refundable proposal processing fee.

The proposal processing fee must be paid to the Director General, National Academy of Construction, Andhra Pradesh, and transaction details must be uploaded or submitted as prescribed in the EOI.

Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit proposals online through the AP e-Procurement portal. Proposals submitted through fax, email or offline correspondence will not be considered.

Important submission instructions:

1. Applicants must submit all standard forms and supporting documents online.
2. Scanned copies of certificates, financial documents, experience documents and eligibility proofs must be uploaded.
3. Applicants must sign uploaded statements, certificates and documents and take responsibility for correctness and authenticity.
4. Proposals without the required processing fee may be summarily rejected.
5. False, fabricated or bogus documents may lead to blacklisting and legal action.
6. Applicants should regularly check the NAC-AP / AP e-Procurement portals for corrigenda, amendments and clarifications.
7. Late submission due to technical or portal-related issues will be the applicant’s responsibility.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Required Details Table

Document Checklist

Applicants should keep the following documents ready for submission:

1. Signed online proposal forms as per EOI format.
2. Proof of payment of proposal processing fee.
3. Organisation registration/incorporation documents.
4. PAN, GST and other statutory registration documents, wherever applicable.
5. Experience details in skill development projects.
6. Work orders, sanction orders, MoUs or agreements from government, SRLM, SSDM, corporate or other clients.
7. Completion certificates, placement certificates or client certificates.
8. Details of trained candidates during the last three years.
9. Placement records and supporting evidence for past projects.
10. Training centre details with ownership/lease/rental documents.
11. Infrastructure and equipment details for proposed training centres.
12. Trainer list with qualifications, experience and valid SSC certification.
13. Letters of Intent from potential employers for proposed trades/job roles.
14. Audited financial statements for the last three financial years.
15. Income Tax Returns for the last three years.
16. GST returns, ROC filings, PF/ESI/ETDS and statutory compliance documents, wherever applicable.
17. Solvency certificate from a nationalised scheduled bank.
18. Company Credit Report / CIBIL report issued within the prescribed period.
19. Working capital certificate / CA certificate, if applicable.
20. Declaration of no outstanding liabilities or recovery proceedings.
21. Affidavit/declaration for no blacklisting, no major penalties and no default.
22. Undertaking regarding authenticity of documents.
23. Compliance undertaking for labour laws, taxation laws, social security laws and other statutory requirements.
24. Proposed training plan, target details and selected job roles from Annexure-I only.