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Tender ID Tender1010
Reference No. TendersTime1010
Tender Brief Expression of Interest (EOI): Engagement of Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) – UT of Ladakh
Tender Description Vocational Training Provider tender, Samagra Shiksha Ladakh EOI, CSS VSHSE tender, NSDC approved VTP tender, vocational education schools Ladakh, skill development tender India
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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:
  1. Delivery of NSQF-aligned vocational training in approved job roles
  2. Deployment of qualified Vocational Trainers and Coordinators
  3. Training of Trainers (Induction and In-service)
  4. Industry engagement, guest lectures, and on-the-job training
  5. Organising industry/field visits (minimum three per academic year per class)
  6. Student assessment and internal formative evaluations
  7. Development and maintenance of Student MIS with real-time reporting
  8. Placement facilitation for eligible and willing students
  9. Compliance with Samagra Shiksha, MoE, CBSE, and PSSCIVE guidelines
2. Trades / Sectors Covered
The programme covers 91 trades across sectors such as:
  1. IT / ITES
  2. Healthcare
  3. Tourism & Hospitality
  4. Agriculture
  5. Electronics & Hardware
  6. Apparel
  7. Retail
  8. Beauty & Wellness
  9. Data Science
  10. Food Industry / Production
  11. Multimedia
3. Pre-Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all mandatory eligibility conditions, including:
  1. NSDC-approved Training Partner (Funded or Non-Funded)
  2. Approval from relevant Sector Skill Council(s)
  3. Organization incorporated before 31 December 2021
  4. Valid GST registration, PAN/TAN, and statutory tax compliance
  5. Minimum 5,000 candidates trained in relevant sectors during FY 2021-22 to FY 2024-25 (as per Skill India Portal)
  6. Organizational presence in Ladakh
    (Registered Office / Branch Office / Self-Owned Training Centre – preference given)
  7. Experience in implementation of vocational education or skill development programmes
4. Financial Criteria
  1. Minimum cumulative turnover:
    100 Lakhs across FY 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25
  2. Audited financial statements / CA-certified turnover certificate required
5. Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
  1. Tender / Bid Processing Fee:
    As prescribed in the EOI (non-refundable, to be submitted online as applicable)
  2. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):
    50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only)
    1. To be paid offline via Demand Draft / Cheque
    2. In favour of: State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, UT Ladakh
6. Performance Security
  1. Performance Guarantee:
    3% of the annual contract value
  2. To be submitted within 15 days of issuance of Letter of Intent (LoI)
  3. Valid throughout the contract period and 60 days beyond completion
7. Submission Guidelines
  1. Mode of submission: Online only through e-procurement portal
  2. No physical bids will be accepted
  3. EMD must be submitted as per instructions
  4. Proposals must be complete, properly scanned, and uploaded well before deadline
  5. Late or incomplete bids will be summarily rejected
Official portals for submission & updates:
  1. https://tenders.ladakh.gov.in
  2. https://dse.ladakh.gov.in
8. Important Dates & Deadlines
Milestone
Date
EOI / RFP Publishing Date
05 Feb 2026
Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries
16 Feb  2026
Department Response to Queries
20 Feb 2026
EOI / Bid Submission Closing Date
23 Feb  2026
Opening of Technical Bids
25 Feb 2026
Presentation by Shortlisted Bidders
To be intimated separately
The department reserves the right to modify timelines through corrigendum.
9. Evaluation Methodology (Summary)
  1. Pre-qualification compliance (mandatory)
  2. Technical evaluation (minimum 50 marks required)
  3. Technical presentation before Selection Committee
  4. Financial bid opening for technically qualified bidders only
  5. Final selection based on Best Value Bid
10. Document Checklist
Applicants must upload the following documents:
  1. Covering Letter / EOI Application
  2. Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
  3. NSDC Approval Certificate (latest)
  4. Sector Skill Council affiliation certificates
  5. GST Registration Certificate
  6. PAN / TAN
  7. Audited financial statements or CA-certified turnover
  8. Proof of candidates trained (Skill India Portal reports)
  9. Proof of organizational presence in Ladakh (if applicable)
  10. Details of past vocational education / skill projects
  11. MoUs / SLAs / LoIs with Industry Partners
  12. Undertaking / Affidavits as prescribed
  13. EMD payment proof
Tender Fee (Number) Nil
EMD (Number) ₹ 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only)
Mode of EMD Demand Draft / Cheque
Estimated Cost NA
Start Date of Document Collection 05-Feb-2026 02:00 PM
Pre-Bid Meeting Date NA
Last Date for Submission 23-Feb-2026 04:00 PM
Opening Date 25-Feb-2026 11:00 AM
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