📌 Overview

The Government of Kerala, through KERA (funded by the World Bank - IBRD), is inviting proposals from qualified consulting firms for:

“Providing Management Support for Training & Capacity Building of various KERA project stakeholders.”

🗓️ Key Dates

1. RFP Issue Date: 16 May 2025
2. Proposal Submission Deadline: 26 May 2025, 11:00 AM IST
3. Technical Proposal Opening: 26 May 2025, 11:15 AM IST
4. Expected Negotiation Date: 30 July 2025
5. Expected Contract Start: 22 August 2025

🧾 Procurement Method

1. Selection Process: QCBS (Quality and Cost Based Selection)
2. Submission Platform: https://etenders.kerala.gov.in
3. Proposal Format: Full Technical Proposal (FTP) & Financial Proposal

🧠 Scope of Services

Provide end-to-end training and capacity-building management support across all KERA stakeholder levels:

1. Needs assessment
2. Curriculum development
3. Content design
4. Expert deployment
5. Training implementation
6. Impact measurement & reporting

👥 Team Composition (Indicative Inputs)

🧮 Eligibility Requirements

📌 Mandatory (Part A):

1. Minimum 8 years of operations
2. Annual turnover ≥ ₹100 Crores in 3 of last 5 years
   • Must submit audited bal ance sheets + CA certification (with UDIN)

📊 Scoring (Part B):

1. Firm’s relevant experience – 15 pts
2. Technical approach, methodology, and work plan – 30 pts
3. Qualifications of Key Experts – 55 pts

Minimum technical score to qualify: 70/100

💵 Financial Proposal Notes

1. Must be in INR
2. Include itemized cost with taxes (GST reimbursable on submission)
3. Price adjustment applies (for contracts >18 months)

⚠️ Other Critical Points

1. JV allowed (with defined minimum experience and financial turnover)
2. Consultants can include Sub-consultants
3. Digital submission only via e-Tender portal
4. Complaints can be addressed to the Principal Secretary of Agriculture, GoK

📞 Client Contact

Project Director, KERA
📍 Trans Tower, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695014
📧 Email: keraprocurement@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 9496171960 / +91 7558975762