Key Tender Details

Scope of Work

The selected agency will design, develop and implement a comprehensive digital learning vocational course on Future Skills and Financial Literacy for students of CSJMU Kanpur. The programme is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students across Science, Commerce, Management and Arts streams.

The course must cover key areas such as changing workplace trends, emerging career opportunities, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, digital productivity, professional behaviour, budgeting, banking, digital payments, taxes, savings, credit, entrepreneurship, freelancing and responsible financial decision-making.

The course duration will be 75 hours, consisting of 30 hours of digital video lectures and 45 hours of virtual lab. The content must be delivered in simple, student-friendly Hindi and should include audio-visual and gamified learning modules compatible with Android smartphones and tablets. All content must be originally developed by the executing agency.

Responsibilities of the Successful Bidder

The successful bidder will be responsible for end-to-end course execution, including curriculum development, lecture content, case studies, demonstrations, practical exercises, tools, assessments, multimedia content, gamified learning modules and learner support. The bidder must also deploy a dedicated implementation team, engage qualified subject matter experts, ensure compatibility with CSJMU’s digital infrastructure and submit course completion reports.

The agency must design an internal assessment system of 40 marks, based on student quiz responses, and submit end-semester question papers to the Dean Academic Office. The examination will be based on 60 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in one hour.

Pre-Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

The bidder must have experience in providing similar services to Central Government, State Government organisations or PSUs. Documents such as relevant contracts or work orders must be uploaded in support of experience.

For past project experience, the bidder must have completed either three similar services of at least 40% of estimated cost, or two similar services of at least 50% of estimated cost, or one similar service of at least 80% of estimated cost.

Financial Criteria

The minimum average annual turnover requirement is ₹50 lakh for the last three financial years. Bidders must upload certified audited balance sheets or a Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant certificate showing turnover details.

The estimated bid value is ₹2,45,62,400, inclusive of all taxes. The EMD amount is ₹2,45,624, and the successful bidder will be required to submit an ePBG of 3% for a duration of 12 months.

Tender Fee and EMD Details

No separate tender fee is specified in the provided bid document. The bid document specifies only the EMD and ePBG requirements.

The EMD amount is ₹2,45,624. EMD exemption is available only to eligible bidders as per GeM GTC, provided valid supporting documents are uploaded. Under the MSE category, only manufacturers for goods and service providers for services are eligible; traders are excluded from EMD exemption.

The EMD may be submitted through Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Banker’s Cheque or Surety Bond in favour of the Finance Officer, CSJM University, Kanpur. The bidder must upload scanned proof with the online bid and ensure delivery of the hard copy to the buyer within the prescribed timeline.

Hard copies of EMD, wherever applicable, must be submitted to:

Deputy Registrar (Purchase)
Room No. 322 & 323, Administrative Block
CSJM University, Kalyanpur
Kanpur – 208024

Technical Evaluation / QCBS Criteria

The tender follows Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with 10% technical weightage and 90% financial weightage. The total minimum qualifying marks for the technical score is 30.

The proposed Lead Trainer / Subject Matter Expert should have experience in domains such as digital productivity, AI, digital marketing, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, workplace readiness, career development and skill development. The bidder must submit CV, educational qualifications, certifications and achievements of the proposed expert.

The sample learning module must be original, proprietary, in Hindi, relevant to the course and at least 10 minutes in duration. The buyer may reject generic, templated, repetitive or publicly available content.

Submission Guidelines

Bidders must submit their bid online through the GeM portal under the two-packet bid system. The documents required from sellers include experience criteria, bidder turnover, certificate requested in ATC and additional documents requested in ATC.

A notarized certificate on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper is compulsory, stating that the bidder is not blacklisted by any Government Department or PSU. Failure to upload required bid-specific documents, certificates or declarations may lead to rejection without further notice.

For multimedia evaluation, bidders must submit demonstration materials, sample learning modules, application walkthroughs and other multimedia content as .mp4 video files. A separate document containing active public download / viewing links must also be uploaded. During evaluation, the buyer may ask for an Android-compatible APK with a one-day trial licence and a live demonstration or product walkthrough.

Document Checklist for Bidders