Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender853
Reference No. TrainingTender864
Tender Brief Empanelment of Training Partners for Implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under State Sector Scheme (ELSTP 2025–26)
Tender Description Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS) has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of Training Partners to implement Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under the State Sector – ELSTP 2025–26.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

📌 Tender Overview

Tender Title: Empanelment of Training Partners for Implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under State Sector Scheme (ELSTP 2025–26)
Issuing Authority: Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS)
EOI No.: UKSDS/RPL/1/2025-26
Document Date: 10 December 2025
1️⃣ Scope of Work
Empanelled Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) shall implement Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programs strictly as per PMKVY / RPL guidelines issued by NSDC/MSDE (as amended from time to time).
Key responsibilities include:
  1. Mobilisation and registration of eligible candidates
  2. Candidate orientation on scheme, assessment, and certification
  3. Conducting RPL orientation training (30/60 hours)
  4. Arrangement of training infrastructure / industry premises
  5. Tie-up with concerned Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) for assessment & certification
  6. Submission of RPL documents and certificates to UKSDS
  7. Registration of candidates at least 7 days prior to batch start
2️⃣ Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy all mandatory eligibility conditions:
Criteria
Requirement
Legal existence
Minimum 3 years (as on 31 March 2025)
Relevant experience
At least 1 year experience in RPL / Skill Development
Type of entity
Govt./NGO/Autonomous Body/Training Partner/Industry Partner/SSC
Blacklisting
Must not be blacklisted by any Govt./donor agency
Net worth
Positive net worth for last 3 FYs
Supporting documents such as incorporation certificate, project orders, completion certificates, and declarations are mandatory.
3️⃣ Financial Criteria
  1. Average annual turnover: Minimum ₹25 Lakhs
  2. Applicable for last 3 financial years (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
  3. Must be from skilling-related activities
  4. Positive Net Worth required
  5. Certified by Chartered Accountant with UDIN
  6. Non-revenue generating Government institutions are exempted
4️⃣ Tender Fee & EMD
Tender Fee: Not Applicable
EMD / Bid Security: Not Applicable
(This is an EOI for empanelment, not a financial bid.)
5️⃣ Evaluation & Selection Process
  1. Document-based technical evaluation by UKSDS
  2. Maximum 100 marks evaluation framework covering:
    1. Organizational competence
    2. Trainers (ToT availability)
    3. Financial capability
    4. Past Government project experience
    5. Training infrastructure / industry tie-ups
  3. Shortlisted PIAs may be called for presentations
  4. Final approval by Chairman, Executive Committee, UKSDS
6️⃣ Submission Guidelines
  1. Proposal to be submitted in sealed envelope
  2. Spiral-bound hard copy only
  3. Format strictly as per Annexure 1 to 5
  4. Single proposal per applicant
  5. Submission Address:
    Project Director, UKSDS
    3rd Floor, Mahila ITI Building,
    26 E.C. Road, Near Survey Chowk,
    Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand
7️⃣ Important Dates & Deadlines
Activity
Date & Time
EOI publication & download start
11 Dec 2025, 10:00 AM
Last date for clarification queries
13 Dec 2025, 5:00 PM
Bid submission deadline
18 Dec 2025, 5:00 PM
Opening of EOI
19 Dec 2025, 11:00 AM
Pre-Bid Meeting
Not specified
Presentation (if required)
To be informed later
 
 
8️⃣ Duration of Empanelment
  1. Initial period: 1 year
  2. Extension: Based on satisfactory performance and UKSDS approval
  3. UKSDS reserves the right to discontinue empanelment without notice in case of non-performanc
🔍 Expert Insight (Consultant’s View)
  1. This is a strategic empanelment EOI, ideal for Training Partners aiming for continuous RPL allocations rather than one-time projects.
  2. No EMD + no tender fee significantly lowers entry barriers.
  3. Strong weightage is given to infrastructure, industry tie-ups, and past government work, not just turnover.
  4. Ideal for organizations already working in PMKVY / RPL / SSC-aligned programs.
Tender Fee (Number) NA
EMD (Number) NA
Mode of EMD NA
Estimated Cost NA
Start Date of Document Collection 11 Dec 2025, 10:00 AM
Pre-Bid Meeting Date Not Specified
Last Date for Submission 18 Dec 2025, 5:00 PM
Opening Date 19 Dec 2025, 11:00 AM
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