Pre-Qualification Criteria
Engagement of Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) – UT of Ladakh
Issued by: Samagra Shiksha Ladakh
Department: School Education Department, Union Territory of Ladakh
This Expression of Interest (EOI) invites NSDC-approved Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) for the implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Vocationalisation of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (CSS-VSHSE) under Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI.
The programme will be implemented across 70 Government Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools, covering 91 trades/sectors in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
1. Scope of Work
The selected Vocational Training Providers will be responsible for end-to-end implementation of vocational education programmes, including:
- Delivery of NSQF-aligned vocational training in approved job roles
- Deployment of qualified Vocational Trainers and Coordinators
- Training of Trainers (Induction and In-service)
- Industry engagement, guest lectures, and on-the-job training
- Organising industry/field visits (minimum three per academic year per class)
- Student assessment and internal formative evaluations
- Development and maintenance of Student MIS with real-time reporting
- Placement facilitation for eligible and willing students
- Compliance with Samagra Shiksha, MoE, CBSE, and PSSCIVE guidelines
2. Trades / Sectors Covered
The programme covers 91 trades across sectors such as:
- IT / ITES
- Healthcare
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Agriculture
- Electronics & Hardware
- Apparel
- Retail
- Beauty & Wellness
- Data Science
- Food Industry / Production
- Multimedia
3. Pre-Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all mandatory eligibility conditions, including:
- NSDC-approved Training Partner (Funded or Non-Funded)
- Approval from relevant Sector Skill Council(s)
- Organization incorporated before 31 December 2021
- Valid GST registration, PAN/TAN, and statutory tax compliance
- Minimum 5,000 candidates trained in relevant sectors during FY 2021-22 to FY 2024-25 (as per Skill India Portal)
- Organizational presence in Ladakh
(Registered Office / Branch Office / Self-Owned Training Centre – preference given)
- Experience in implementation of vocational education or skill development programmes
4. Financial Criteria
- Minimum cumulative turnover:
₹ 100 Lakhs across FY 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25
- Audited financial statements / CA-certified turnover certificate required
5. Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- Tender / Bid Processing Fee:
As prescribed in the EOI (non-refundable, to be submitted online as applicable)
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):
₹ 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only)
- To be paid offline via Demand Draft / Cheque
- In favour of: State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, UT Ladakh
6. Performance Security
- Performance Guarantee:
3% of the annual contract value
- To be submitted within 15 days of issuance of Letter of Intent (LoI)
- Valid throughout the contract period and 60 days beyond completion
7. Submission Guidelines
- Mode of submission: Online only through e-procurement portal
- No physical bids will be accepted
- EMD must be submitted as per instructions
- Proposals must be complete, properly scanned, and uploaded well before deadline
- Late or incomplete bids will be summarily rejected
Official portals for submission & updates:
- https://tenders.ladakh.gov.in
- https://dse.ladakh.gov.in
8. Important Dates & Deadlines
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Milestone
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Date
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EOI / RFP Publishing Date
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05 Feb 2026
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Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries
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16 Feb 2026
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Department Response to Queries
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20 Feb 2026
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EOI / Bid Submission Closing Date
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23 Feb 2026
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Opening of Technical Bids
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25 Feb 2026
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Presentation by Shortlisted Bidders
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To be intimated separately
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The department reserves the right to modify timelines through corrigendum.
9. Evaluation Methodology (Summary)
- Pre-qualification compliance (mandatory)
- Technical evaluation (minimum 50 marks required)
- Technical presentation before Selection Committee
- Financial bid opening for technically qualified bidders only
- Final selection based on Best Value Bid
10. Document Checklist
Applicants must upload the following documents:
- Covering Letter / EOI Application
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
- NSDC Approval Certificate (latest)
- Sector Skill Council affiliation certificates
- GST Registration Certificate
- PAN / TAN
- Audited financial statements or CA-certified turnover
- Proof of candidates trained (Skill India Portal reports)
- Proof of organizational presence in Ladakh (if applicable)
- Details of past vocational education / skill projects
- MoUs / SLAs / LoIs with Industry Partners
- Undertaking / Affidavits as prescribed
- EMD payment proof
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