Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender898
Reference No. TrainingTender909
Tender Brief Expression of Interest (EoI): Empanelment of Training Providers – ASAP Kerala
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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
  1. Empanelment of training providers to deliver skill development courses under ASAP Kerala.
  2. Courses may be NSQF-aligned (Level 4 and above) or Non-NSQF, as proposed by the applicant.
  3. Training delivery modes may include Online, Offline, or Hybrid.
  4. Empanelled agencies may be engaged for training programs based on course relevance, expertise, and performance.
  5. Selection does not guarantee work allocation; engagement will be as per ASAP Kerala requirements.
Pre-Qualification / Technical Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
  1. Be a registered entity (Company / Society / Trust / Consortium / JV / Industry).
  2. Have relevant experience in skill training delivery.
  3. Possess qualified trainers with valid credentials
    (SSC ToT mandatory for NSQF courses).
  4. Demonstrate past training performance, including student count and course completion.
  5. For NSQF courses, propose NSQF Level 4 or above only.
  6. Not be blacklisted or debarred by any Central/State Government/PSU.
Eligibility Criteria
  1. Valid PAN and GST registration.
  2. Submission of a Self-Declaration for Non-Blacklisting (on ₹200 stamp paper, notarized).
  3. Disclosure of organizational details, governance structure, and SPOC.
  4. Willingness to comply with ASAP Kerala’s policies on:
    1. Conflict of Interest
    2. Anti-corruption and fraud prevention
    3. Inspection and audit provisions
Financial Criteria
  1. Applicants must submit a CA-certified statement of:
    1. Average turnover from skill training activities for the last 5 years prior to the advertisement date.
  2. No financial bid is required at the EoI stage.
Tender Fee & EMD
  1. Tender Fee: Not Applicable
  2. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Not Applicable
Submission Guidelines
  1. Applications must be submitted online only through the ASAP Kerala website:
    www.asapkerala.gov.in
  2. Offline or hard-copy submissions will not be accepted.
  3. Applications should be clear, complete, and supported with documents.
  4. Templates and formats are available for download on the official website.
  5. Queries may be submitted via email to: procurement@asapkerala.gov.in
Important Dates & Deadlines
Event
Date
EoI Issue Date
12 January 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting
Not Applicable
Last Date of Submission
Open throughout the year
Opening of Applications
As and when applications are received
This is a standing advertisement; applications are accepted year-round and evaluated periodically.
Selection & Empanelment Process
  1. Applications are evaluated by a Technical Committee.
  2. Empanelment is based on:
    1. Course relevance
    2. Technical expertise
    3. Trainer qualifications
    4. Past performance
  3. ASAP Kerala reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning reasons.
  4. Mere eligibility does not confer a right to empanelment.
Document Checklist (Mandatory Uploads)
  1. Form 1: Applicant Details & Organizational Information
  2. Form 2: Undertaking (Signed)
  3. Form 3:
    1. Excel format (Course details)
    2. Signed & scanned copy on letterhead
  4. Form 4: Non-Blacklisting Declaration (₹200 stamp paper, notarized)
  5. Certificate of Incorporation / Registration / MoA / Bye-laws
  6. Board of Directors / Governing Body details
  7. PAN & GST Certificates
  8. Mode of Training Declaration (Online / Offline / Hybrid)
  9. Past Skill Training Experience (Work Orders & Completion Certificates)
  10. Trainer Profiles / SSC ToT Certificates (for NSQF courses)
  11. CA-Certified Turnover Statement (Last 5 Years)
  12. Placement Details Declaration
  13. Accreditation Certificates (if any)
  14. Accredited Training Centre details in Kerala (if any)
  15. Industry Internship Consent Letters (if applicable)
How to Apply
  1. Visit www.asapkerala.gov.in
  2. Download the EoI templates and instructions
  3. Fill the forms and prepare documents
  4. Upload the complete application online
  5. Submit and await evaluation by ASAP Kerala
Tender Fee (Number) Not Applicable
EMD (Number) Not Applicable`
Mode of EMD Not Applicable
Estimated Cost Not Applicable
Start Date of Document Collection 12 January 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date Not Applicable
Last Date for Submission Open throughout the year
Opening Date Not Applicable
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