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Tender ID Tender1368
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Tender Brief BSDM RFP 2026: Agency Selection for Impact Evaluation of Kushal Yuva Program (KYP), Bihar
Tender Description Bihar Skill Development Mission invites online proposals for selecting an agency to conduct the Impact Evaluation of Kushal Yuva Program (KYP). Check scope, eligibility, turnover, EMD, fees, deadlines and document checklist.
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Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM), Youth, Employment and Skill Development Department, Government of Bihar, has issued an RFP for the Selection of Agency for Impact Evaluation of Kushal Yuva Program (KYP). The assignment aims to evaluate the effectiveness of KYP in improving employability, work-readiness, foundational skills, behavioural competencies, and labour market outcomes among youth in Bihar.
Particular
Details
Tender Title
Selection of Agency for Impact Evaluation of Kushal Yuva Program under BSDM
RFP No.
BSDM/KYP (Impact evaluation)-136/2026
Issuing Authority
Bihar Skill Development Mission, Govt. of Bihar
Department
Youth, Employment and Skill Development Department
Project Location
Patna, Bihar
Selection Method
QCBS - 70:30
Assignment Duration
4 months from date of award/contract
Bid Validity
180 days from last date of proposal submission
Consortium/JV
Not permitted
Submission Mode
Online only through Bihar e-Procurement Portal
Important Dates and Deadlines
Activity
Date / Time
RFP Date / Tender Publishing Date
06 May 2026
Online Sale / Download of RFP
From 07 May 2026
Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries
13 May 2026 up to 15:00 hrs
Pre-Bid Meeting
15 May 2026 at 03:00 PM
Pre-Bid Meeting Venue
BSDM, A-Wing, 5th Floor, Niyojan Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna-800001
Last Date for Bid Submission
01 June 2026 up to 15:00 hrs
Technical Bid Opening
On or after 03 June 2026 post 16:00 hrs
Technical Presentation
To be communicated later by email
Financial Bid Opening
To be communicated later by email
Tender Fee, Processing Fee and EMD
Fee Type
Amount
Payment Mode
Document Fee
₹10,000
Online/e-payment
Tender Processing Fee
₹590
Online/e-payment
EMD
₹50,000
Online/e-payment only
EMD Exemption
Not specifically mentioned in the RFP
GST
Applicable GST to be paid extra by client on professional fee
The EMD is refundable and non-interest bearing. If the selected bidder fails to submit performance security or execute the agreement, the EMD may be forfeited.
Key Eligibility and Qualification Criteria
Requirement
Criteria
Eligible Agency Type
Industry Partner / Sector Skill Council / Industry Association / Recognized Academic Institution
Minimum Existence
At least 10 years before the last bid submission date
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
₹5 crore across FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
Net Worth Requirement
Positive net worth as on 31 March 2025
Minimum Experience
At least 3 completed assignments in the last 7 years
Relevant Assignment Areas
Impact Evaluation, Outcome Evaluation, Tracer Studies, Skill Development, Vocational Training, Education, Employment, Livelihood, Social Sector or Human Development programmes
PAN & GST
Mandatory
Non-Blacklisting
Notarized affidavit required
Authorized Signatory
Power of Attorney / Board Resolution required
Consortium / Joint Venture
Not allowed
Financial Criteria
The bidder must have a minimum average annual turnover of ₹5 crore for FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, supported by audited financial statements and a CA certificate with UDIN. The bidder must also have a positive net worth as on 31 March 2025. The financial proposal must be submitted only in the online E-Proc format and must not be uploaded as part of the technical bid.
Scope of Work
The selected agency will conduct an independent impact evaluation of KYP, covering programme implementation and outcomes from April 2022 to March 2026. The study will assess how KYP has contributed to employability, work-readiness and labour market preparedness among youth in Bihar.
Key scope components include:
  1. Tracer Study of Beneficiaries
    Assess current employment status, job search behaviour, transition pathways and beneficiary perception of skill improvements.
  2. Before-After and Current Status Assessment
    Review self-reported pre- and post-training outcomes, current beneficiary status, and available administrative/internal assessment data.
  3. Comparison Strategy
    Compare KYP beneficiaries with suitable non-KYP youth where feasible, or use pre-post assessment with triangulated data.
  4. Skill and Behavioural Assessment
    Evaluate communication ability, digital literacy, confidence, workplace readiness and behavioural competencies.
  5. Employer and Market Feedback
    Collect inputs from employers and stakeholders on work readiness, entry-level competency gaps and labour market alignment.
  6. Scheme Design and Delivery Assessment
    Review curriculum delivery, trainer capacity, infrastructure, monitoring systems, MIS and training provider performance.
  7. Data Review and Triangulation
    Validate administrative data, internal assessments and field findings to generate credible recommendations.
Deliverables and Payment Schedule
Deliverable
Timeline
Payment Linkage
Inception Report
T + 3 weeks
10%
Data Collection Tools & Pilot Note
Post inception approval
Process deliverable
Cleaned and Validated Dataset
Along with draft report
Process deliverable
Interim / Progress Updates
During data collection
Process deliverable
Draft Evaluation Report
T + 6 weeks
Linked with draft findings
Presentation of Draft Findings
T + 8 weeks
30% with draft report
Final Evaluation Report
T + 14 weeks
Linked with Hindi translation
Hindi Translation of Report
T + 15 weeks
40% with final report
Presentation of Final Findings
T + 16 weeks
20%
Deliverables 2, 3 and 4 are mandatory process deliverables but do not carry separate payment milestones.
Technical Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Parameter
Maximum Marks
Financial Turnover
20
Relevant Experience
20
Resource / Manpower Assessment
20
Experience in Bihar
10
Approach & Methodology
30
Total
100
The minimum technical qualifying score is 70 out of 100. Only bidders scoring 70 or above will be considered for financial evaluation. Final selection will be based on QCBS with 70% weightage for technical score and 30% weightage for financial score.
Submission Guidelines
Bids must be submitted online only through the Bihar e-Procurement portal. Offline or hard-copy bid submission will not be accepted. Bidders must have a valid Class II/III Digital Signature Certificate with signing and encryption capability. All eligibility, technical and supporting documents must be uploaded in readable scanned format. Financial quotes must be submitted only through the online financial bid format and must not be included in the technical proposal.
Conditional bids, incomplete bids, bids without required fee/EMD, or bids containing financial details in the technical proposal may be rejected.
Document Checklist
Document / Form
Requirement
Tech 1
Covering Letter with correspondence details
Tech 2
Bidder organization details and eligibility information
Tech 3
Details of past and relevant experience
Tech 4
Approach, methodology and work plan
Tech 5
CVs of required experts as per ToR
Registration / Incorporation Proof
As applicable to agency type
PAN Card
Mandatory
GST Registration Certificate
Mandatory
Audited Balance Sheet & P&L / Income-Expenditure Account
For FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
CA Certificate with UDIN
For turnover and net worth
Work Orders / LOAs
For relevant completed assignments
Annexure I
CA Certificate for Financial Turnover and Net Worth
Annexure II
Notarized Non-Blacklisting Affidavit on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper
Annexure III
Power of Attorney in favour of authorized representative
Signed RFP Copy
Complete RFP signed and stamped on each page
Financial Proposal
Online E-Proc format only
Public Notice Style Summary
Bihar Skill Development Mission has invited online proposals from eligible and experienced agencies for conducting an impact evaluation of the Kushal Yuva Program. The assignment focuses on assessing the programme’s contribution to employability, communication skills, digital literacy, behavioural development, work-readiness and labour market outcomes among youth in Bihar. Eligible agencies must meet the prescribed financial, technical and experience requirements, including a minimum average annual turnover of ₹5 crore, positive net worth, and relevant evaluation experience. Interested bidders should submit their proposals online before 01 June 2026, 15:00 hrs, along with the required tender fee, processing fee, EMD and supporting documents.
Minimum Average annual Turnover ₹5 crore
Net Worth Positive net worth as on 31 March 2025
Minimum Experience At least 3 Years completed
Submission Mode Online
EMD Exemption ₹50,000
Tender Fee (Number) ₹10,000+₹590
EMD (Number) ₹50,000
Mode of EMD Online
Estimated Cost Not mentioned
Start Date of Document Collection 06 May 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date 15 May 2026 at 03:00 PM
Last Date for Submission 01 June 2026 up to 15:00 hrs
Opening Date 03 June 2026 post 16:00 hrs
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