Key EOI Details at a Glance

The dates, submission mechanism and communication details are taken from the EOI's Notice Inviting EOI.

Scope of Work

The selected Foreign Language Training cum Implementation Partner (FLTIP) is expected to provide end-to-end support covering language training, candidate mobilization and overseas employment facilitation.

According to the Terms of Reference, the principal scope includes:

1. Candidate Mobilization and Counselling
   • Public outreach across Assam.
   • Candidate counselling and mobilization.
2. German Language Training
   • German language training up to the required proficiency level.
   • Cultural orientation.
   • Mock tests.
   • Pre-departure training.
3. Language Certification
   • Arrangement of language proficiency certification through recognized agencies.
4. Overseas Placement
   • Facilitation of overseas employment.
   • Tie-ups with international employers.
   • Coordination with overseas employers for job placement.
5. Visa and Travel Assistance
   • Assistance with visa documentation.
   • Travel arrangements.
   • Post-placement support.
6. Ethical Recruitment
   • Recruitment practices must comply with applicable Indian and destination-country regulations.

The document further requires the partner to manage the candidate journey from mobilization and training through certification, visa documentation, travel and post-placement support.

Additional Responsibilities of the Selected Partner

The FLTIP is also expected to:

1. Possess the required approvals and licences for recruitment, training and placement of foreign workers.
2. Facilitate personal, skill or education loans from banks/financial institutions where required.
3. Conduct destination-country pre-departure orientation.
4. Cover work culture, etiquette, legal compliance and workplace ethics.
5. Conduct regular foreign-language proficiency mock tests.
6. Coordinate with overseas employers.
7. Work with ASDM towards the scheme objectives.
8. Enter into a formal agreement/MoU for training and placement of the targeted number of candidates.

The responsibility matrix on pages 5-6 additionally identifies placement support, end-to-end candidate support, candidate mobilization, training infrastructure and other implementation functions for the FLTIP.

Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria

Interested agencies and institutions must satisfy the eligibility conditions specified under Clause 3.2.

1. Legal Entity in India

The applicant must be a legal entity registered/incorporated in India.

Acceptable registration forms mentioned in the EOI include entities registered under relevant laws such as:

1. Societies Registration Act
2. Companies Act
3. LLP Act
4. Other applicable legislation

The applicant must also provide:

1. Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
2. Valid Recruitment Agency Licence issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India
3. Proof of registered office address
4. Owner's identification, such as Aadhaar, PAN or Passport.

2. PAN and GST

The agency/institution must have:

1. Valid PAN Card
2. GST Registration

Copies of both documents are required.

3. Financial Eligibility – Average Annual Turnover

The applicant must have an average annual turnover of at least ₹50 lakh during the last three financial years:

1. FY 2023-24
2. FY 2024-25
3. FY 2025-26

Importantly, the EOI specifies that this turnover must be from foreign language training and conducting foreign-language orientation programmes.

A CA Certificate confirming turnover from similar training programmes for the three financial years is required.

4. German Language Training Experience

The applicant must have experience in conducting German Language training.

The EOI does not specify a minimum number of years or minimum number of candidates under this particular eligibility criterion. Instead, applicants are required to submit a notarized affidavit on ₹100 E-Stamp paper stating the number of candidates trained in German Language.

Financial Criteria

The primary financial qualification expressly stated in the EOI is the minimum average annual turnover.

Minimum Average Annual Turnover: ₹50 Lakh

The CA certification format in Annexure 3 requires financial information for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26, including:

1. Total annual turnover from business
2. Turnover from similar language-training business
3. Average figures

The certificate is to be issued on the letterhead of the Chartered Accountant/Statutory Auditor and includes a UDIN field.

Net Worth

No minimum net worth requirement is specified in the provided EOI document.

Accordingly, applicants should not assume a net-worth threshold based on this EOI.

Tender Fee, EMD and Estimated Cost

A review of the 12-page EOI document does not identify a prescribed EOI/tender fee, Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), EMD exemption provision or EMD payment mode.

Similarly, the EOI does not specify an estimated project/tender cost.

This distinction is important because the document is an EOI for shortlisting, with the detailed RFP to potentially follow for shortlisted agencies.

Important Submission Instructions

Applicants should ensure that:

1. They are registered on the e-Procurement portal.
2. A valid DSC is available for online submission.
3. All documentary evidence supporting pre-qualification is uploaded.
4. Documents specified in the EOI checklist are included.
5. Every page of the EOI submission is signed by the authorized representative.
6. Each page is serially numbered.
7. Each page is signed and stamped by the authorized signatory.
8. The complete proposal is uploaded online before the deadline.

The EOI specifically states that incomplete or defective submissions may be ignored by the Authority.

Important Dates

Pre-clarification queries are to be sent by email to:

1. moumita.chanda@nic.in
2. karabi.borgohain@nic.in

The EOI does not list a separate physical or online pre-bid meeting. The specified mechanism is submission of pre-clarification/queries by email by 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Document Checklist for Applicants

Based on the eligibility provisions, Clause 3.4 checklist and annexures, prospective applicants should prepare the following documentation.

The formal EOI checklist on page 7 specifically lists the covering letter, applicant data sheet, CA turnover certificate, overseas placement benchmark, GST/PAN and additional documents. The eligibility section separately requires registration, MEA licence, registered office/owner identification and German-language experience documentation.

Overseas Placement Benchmark

Annexure 4 requires applicants to provide a proposed Overseas Placement Benchmark for German Language.

The applicant is required to provide inputs concerning:

1. Proposed language proficiency level
2. Recognized language test
3. Suggested training hours
4. Benchmark total course fee
5. Visa type for Indian nationals
6. Focus sectors and proposed job roles
7. Minimum salary offered by companies for the proposed job roles

These fields are specifically provided in Annexure 4 on page 12.

Evaluation and Shortlisting Process

The EOI follows a two-stage process.

Stage 1 – EOI

ASDM will scrutinize EOI submissions received online within the prescribed deadline. The Evaluation Committee will first examine whether applications are complete.

The Committee may seek clarification, explanation or additional information relating to eligibility where required.

Stage 2 – RFP

Following EOI evaluation and shortlisting, ASDM may issue a detailed RFP to shortlisted applicants.

The RFP is expected to contain the detailed technical and operational requirements. Selection at that stage will be based on evaluation of proposals submitted in accordance with the RFP's terms and conditions.

Therefore, agencies interested in participating should understand that submission of an EOI does not itself constitute selection for the assignment.

Consultant's Tender Review: Key Compliance Points

From a bid-preparation perspective, applicants should pay particular attention to the following:

1. ₹50 Lakh Turnover Is Not General Business Turnover Alone

The eligibility clause specifically refers to an average annual turnover of ₹50 lakh from foreign-language training and foreign-language orientation programmes during FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26. The CA certificate should therefore clearly substantiate the relevant similar-business turnover.

2. MEA Recruitment Licence Is Material

The eligibility section expressly requires a valid Recruitment Agency Licence issued by MEA, Government of India. Agencies should verify that their licence/documentation meets the EOI requirement before submission.

3. German Training Experience Must Be Documented

The EOI specifically requires experience in conducting German Language training and asks for a notarized affidavit stating the number of candidates trained.

4. Every Page Should Be Properly Authenticated

The submission instructions require pages to be serially numbered, signed and stamped by the authorized signatory and uploaded through the e-Procurement portal.

5. Avoid Incomplete Submission

The Authority states that incomplete or defective EOI submissions may be ignored. Applicants should therefore cross-check both the formal checklist and the eligibility documentation before uploading the proposal.

Consultation & Advisory

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