Tender Summary

Important Dates

Scope of Work

The selected PMU will support NCVET in strengthening India's vocational education ecosystem through:

Monitoring & Evaluation

1. Monitoring recognized Awarding Bodies and Assessment Agencies
2. Performance grading and evaluation
3. Development of monitoring frameworks
4. Dashboard development and analytics
5. Research and policy support
6. Data-driven decision making

Digital Transformation

1. Enhancement of Kaushal Verse Portal
2. Integration with Academic Bank of Credit (ABC)
3. Portal enhancement and automation
4. MIS and digital monitoring

Quality Assurance

1. Regulatory compliance
2. Standards development
3. Assessment reforms
4. Capacity building
5. Quality framework implementation

Employability, Life Skills & Soft Skills

1. Content development
2. SOP preparation
3. Pilot implementation
4. Digital integration
5. Evaluation studies

Communication & Outreach

1. Awareness campaigns
2. Social media and digital communication
3. Newsletter preparation
4. Stakeholder engagement
5. Advocacy activities

PMU Team

The agency is expected to deploy a multidisciplinary team including:

1. Team Lead
2. M&E Specialist
3. Quality Assurance Experts
4. Vocational Training Expert
5. Consultant
6. IT Expert
7. Media & Communication Professional

Total indicative manpower: 8 professionals.

Eligibility Criteria

The bidder should:

1. Be a legally registered entity in India.
2. Have experience in providing similar consultancy services.
3. Have completed similar assignments for Government/PSUs.
4. Meet prescribed turnover requirements.
5. Deploy qualified experts as per RFP.
6. Submit all required statutory documents.
7. Participate through GeM Portal only.
8. Consortiums are not permitted.
9. Sub-contracting is not allowed without approval.

Financial Eligibility

Experience Criteria

The bidder must possess:

1. Minimum 7 years experience in similar consultancy services.
2. Experience with Central Government/State Government/PSUs.
3. Similar completed assignments such as:

Technical Evaluation

Technical proposals will be evaluated on:

Minimum Technical Qualification Score:
70 Marks

QCBS Weightage:

1. Technical: 80%
2. Financial: 20%

Submission Guidelines

Interested bidders should:

1. Submit bids only through the GeM Portal.
2. Upload all eligibility documents.
3. Submit Technical and Financial bids separately.
4. Upload turnover certificates.
5. Provide experience certificates/work orders.
6. Submit consultant profiles.
7. Follow the prescribed price breakup format.
8. Attend the pre-bid meeting (recommended).
9. Ensure all documents are signed and complete.

Document Checklist

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

1. Company Registration Certificate
2. PAN Card
3. GST Registration
4. Audited Financial Statements (Last 3 Years)
5. CA Certificate for Average Turnover
6. Experience Certificates
7. Work Orders/Completion Certificates
8. Client References
9. Technical Proposal
10. Methodology & Work Plan
11. Team CVs
12. Organizational Profile
13. Power of Attorney/Authorization Letter
14. Declaration of Non-Blacklisting
15. EMD/Bid Security (or valid exemption documents, if applicable)
16. Price Bid
17. Any certificates requested in ATC
18. Supporting documents for MSME/Startup relaxation (if claiming exemption)

EMD & Tender Fee

MSME & Startup Benefits

Eligible MSMEs and DPIIT-recognized Startups are provided relaxation in:

Experience Criteria

Average Annual Turnover

subject to submission of valid documentary proof and compliance with the technical requirements of the tender.

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