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| Pre-Qualification Criteria |
Issued by: Additional Skill Acquisition Programme Kerala (ASAP Kerala), Government of Kerala
Advertisement No.: ASAP-STADD-2026-001
Reference No.: ASAPHQ/322/2021-TRNG-CM
Tender Type: Standing Advertisement (Open Throughout the Year)
Mode of Submission: Online only
ASAP Kerala invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from eligible Training Agencies / Organizations / Industries for empanelment as Training Providers to impart skill development training across approved courses.
Scope of Work
- Empanelment of training providers to deliver skill development courses under ASAP Kerala.
- Courses may be NSQF-aligned (Level 4 and above) or Non-NSQF, as proposed by the applicant.
- Training delivery modes may include Online, Offline, or Hybrid.
- Empanelled agencies may be engaged for training programs based on course relevance, expertise, and performance.
- Selection does not guarantee work allocation; engagement will be as per ASAP Kerala requirements.
Pre-Qualification / Technical Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a registered entity (Company / Society / Trust / Consortium / JV / Industry).
- Have relevant experience in skill training delivery.
- Possess qualified trainers with valid credentials
(SSC ToT mandatory for NSQF courses).
- Demonstrate past training performance, including student count and course completion.
- For NSQF courses, propose NSQF Level 4 or above only.
- Not be blacklisted or debarred by any Central/State Government/PSU.
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid PAN and GST registration.
- Submission of a Self-Declaration for Non-Blacklisting (on ₹200 stamp paper, notarized).
- Disclosure of organizational details, governance structure, and SPOC.
- Willingness to comply with ASAP Kerala’s policies on:
- Conflict of Interest
- Anti-corruption and fraud prevention
- Inspection and audit provisions
Financial Criteria
- Applicants must submit a CA-certified statement of:
- Average turnover from skill training activities for the last 5 years prior to the advertisement date.
- No financial bid is required at the EoI stage.
Tender Fee & EMD
- Tender Fee: Not Applicable
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Not Applicable
Submission Guidelines
- Applications must be submitted online only through the ASAP Kerala website:
www.asapkerala.gov.in
- Offline or hard-copy submissions will not be accepted.
- Applications should be clear, complete, and supported with documents.
- Templates and formats are available for download on the official website.
- Queries may be submitted via email to: procurement@asapkerala.gov.in
Important Dates & Deadlines
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EoI Issue Date
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12 January 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not Applicable
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Last Date of Submission
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Open throughout the year
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Opening of Applications
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As and when applications are received
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This is a standing advertisement; applications are accepted year-round and evaluated periodically.
Selection & Empanelment Process
- Applications are evaluated by a Technical Committee.
- Empanelment is based on:
- Course relevance
- Technical expertise
- Trainer qualifications
- Past performance
- ASAP Kerala reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning reasons.
- Mere eligibility does not confer a right to empanelment.
Document Checklist (Mandatory Uploads)
- Form 1: Applicant Details & Organizational Information
- Form 2: Undertaking (Signed)
- Form 3:
- Excel format (Course details)
- Signed & scanned copy on letterhead
- Form 4: Non-Blacklisting Declaration (₹200 stamp paper, notarized)
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration / MoA / Bye-laws
- Board of Directors / Governing Body details
- PAN & GST Certificates
- Mode of Training Declaration (Online / Offline / Hybrid)
- Past Skill Training Experience (Work Orders & Completion Certificates)
- Trainer Profiles / SSC ToT Certificates (for NSQF courses)
- CA-Certified Turnover Statement (Last 5 Years)
- Placement Details Declaration
- Accreditation Certificates (if any)
- Accredited Training Centre details in Kerala (if any)
- Industry Internship Consent Letters (if applicable)
How to Apply
- Visit www.asapkerala.gov.in
- Download the EoI templates and instructions
- Fill the forms and prepare documents
- Upload the complete application online
- Submit and await evaluation by ASAP Kerala
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