Revised Dates

1. Last Date for Online Submission of EOI: 21/01/2025, 06:00 PM
2. Last Date for Submission of Physical EOI Document: 27/01/2025, 04:00 PM
3. Bid Opening Date: 28/01/2025, 12:00 PM

Key Modifications

1. Bid Security and Performance Guarantee:

   • EMD: ₹6,00,000 (3% of the estimated cost).
   • Security Deposit: 5% of the contract value.
   • MSME-certified agencies are exempted from EMD.

2. Turnover Criteria:

   • Reduced from ₹10 crore to ₹5 crore for the last three financial years (2021-2024).

3. Work Distribution:

   • Zones and colleges will be allocated equally among empanelled agencies, as decided by SCOPE.

4. Dashboard Development:

   • Agencies can use tools like Power BI or Google Data Studio for analytics.

5. Trainer Requirements:

   • No relaxation on submitting resumes of 20 trainers.
   • Agencies with over three years of experience can provide HR declarations instead of payroll data.

6. Payment Terms:

   • 60% payment upon completing 80 hours of training.
   • 40% payment upon candidates achieving a one-level improvement in the post-test.
   • No payment for absent candidates in the post-test.

7. Content Requirements:

   • Cambridge content completion is mandatory.
   • Agencies may supplement with additional materials at their own cost.

8. Subcontracting:

   • Not permitted.

9. Eligibility of Trust Bodies:

   • Trust bodies like TISS are now eligible under the revised criteria.

10. Termination Clauses:

    • Security Deposit will be forfeited if an agency fails to perform or withdraws.
    • Work will be reassigned to remaining agencies.

Additional Clarifications

• Proprietorship firms must submit relevant registration documents (e.g., MSME certificate, trade license).
• Training sessions are primarily classroom-based, with provisions for hybrid formats in case of natural calamities.
• Dropouts will not affect material cost reimbursement but will impact payment for post-test participation.