Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender752
Reference No. TrainingTender733
Tender Brief DDU-GKY 2.0 EOI Punjab
Tender Description This EOI is primarily an empanelment and target allocation process for DDU-GKY 2.0 in Punjab. Unlike standard tenders, it doesn’t involve L1 bidding but qualitative appraisal and categorization into priority groups (A–D). The main competitive differentiator will be:
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM)
  1. Ref No.: PSDM/Skills/DDUGKY/2.0/EO1/2025-26/2628
  2. Date of Issue: 18th September 2025
  3. Scheme: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY 2.0)
  4. Authority: Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM)
  5. Mode of Application: Online via MoRD portal – https://kaushal.rural.gov.in
1. 📌 Scope of Work
  1. Implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0 training program for rural poor youth in Punjab.
  2. Target: 2,967 candidates for FY 2025-26.
  3. All classroom trainings must take place within Punjab.
  4. Selected agencies must strictly adhere to MoRD’s DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines and SoPs.
  5. PSDM reserves the right to decide districts, trades, and target allotment.
2. ✅ Pro-Qualification Criteria
  1. Agency must have a valid Permanent Registration Number (PRN) issued by MoRD.
  2. Agency must apply under relevant Priority Category (A, B, C, D) as per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines.
  3. Must apply only through the online MoRD portal.
3. 🏢 Eligibility Criteria
  1. Agencies must comply with all DDU-GKY 2.0 SOPs and Guidelines.
  2. Agencies with negative performance history or adverse feedback from any competent authority can be rejected/terminated at any stage.
  3. Must be willing to bear appraisal expenses (initial screening and qualitative appraisal fees).
  4. Only agencies empanelled after appraisal will be eligible for target allocation.
4. 💰 Financial Criteria & Fees
  1. Initial Screening Fee: ₹25,000 (non-refundable) payable to PSDM.
  2. Qualitative Appraisal Fee: ₹1,25,000 + GST (only for shortlisted agencies).
  3. Fees to be deposited in:
    1. Punjab Skill Development Mission Society
    2. A/c No.: 360701000129
    3. IFSC: ICIC0003607
    4. Bank: ICICI Bank, Sector 10D, Chandigarh
5. 🏦 Tender Fee & EMD
  1. Tender/EOI Fee (Screening Fee): ₹25,000 (non-refundable).
  2. Qualitative Appraisal Fee: ₹1,25,000 + GST (non-refundable).
  3. EMD: Not specifically mentioned in this EOI (covered under fees above).
6. 📑 Submission Guidelines
  1. Application must be submitted online only through https://kaushal.rural.gov.in.
  2. Agencies must read and comply with DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines and SoPs before submission.
  3. Hard copy submission is not required (unless later specified by PSDM).
7. 📅 Key Dates
  1. Tender Publishing Date: 18th September 2025
  2. Last Date for Submission: 9th October 2025
  3. Pre-Bid Meeting: Not specified in notice
  4. Opening of Applications: Not specifically mentioned (appraisal will be through MoRD IT platform)
8. ⚠️ Special Conditions
  1. PSDM reserves full discretion on allotment of trades, districts, and targets.
  2. Poor-performing agencies can be terminated anytime, even post-empanelment.
  3. Selected agencies must follow MoRD/PSDM directions strictly.
Tender Fee (Number) ₹25,000 (non-refundable)
EMD (Number) Nil
Mode of EMD Online
Estimated Cost NA
Start Date of Document Collection 18th September 2025
Pre-Bid Meeting Date NA
Last Date for Submission 09th October 2025
Opening Date NA
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