Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details
|
Particular
|
Details
|
|
EOI Title
|
Expression of Interest for empanelment of training partners / PIAs for implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0 Programme in Andhra Pradesh
|
|
Issuing Authority
|
Society for Employment Generation and Enterprise Development in Andhra Pradesh (SEEDAP)
|
|
Department
|
Department of Skills Development & Training, Government of Andhra Pradesh
|
|
Reference No.
|
EOI/SD&T/SEEDAP/DDUGKY 2.0/2026-27; cover page also mentions EOI/SEEDAP/PIA/DDUGKY 2.0/2026-27
|
|
Tender Category
|
Government EOI / Skill Development / Vocational Training
|
|
State / Location
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
Industry
|
Skill Development, Vocational Training, Rural Livelihoods, Employment-linked Training
|
|
Programme
|
DDU-GKY 2.0
|
|
EOI Issue / Publishing Date
|
18 May 2026
|
|
Last Date & Time for Submission
|
17 June 2026, 11:59 PM
|
|
Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal Orientation Meeting
|
Venue, date and time to be intimated later
|
|
Proposal Opening / PAC Date
|
To be intimated later
|
|
Submission Mode
|
Online
|
|
Official Portals
|
seedap.ap.gov.in and kaushal.rural.gov.in
|
|
Contact Person
|
Dr. K. Shyam Prasad, Executive Director
|
|
Query Email
|
ceo-seedap@ap.gov.in
|
|
SEEDAP Office Address
|
2nd Floor, NTR Administrative Block, APSRTC Bus Stand Complex, Vijayawada - 520013, Andhra Pradesh
|
Important Eligibility and Financial Requirement Table
|
Requirement
|
Details
|
|
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
|
Not specified in the provided EOI
|
|
Net Worth Requirement
|
Not specified in the provided EOI
|
|
Minimum Experience
|
No fixed minimum years mentioned. Eligible categories include captive employers, existing DDU-GKY skilling agencies with 50% or more placement outcome, skilling agencies without DDU-GKY experience, and recognised start-ups for skilling
|
|
Submission Mode
|
Online only through kaushal.rural.gov.in
|
|
EMD Exemption
|
Not applicable / not mentioned, as no EMD is prescribed in the EOI
|
|
Tender Fee / Proposal Processing Fee
|
Rs. 29,500 including GST for Initial Screening
|
|
Additional Fee
|
Rs. 1,47,500 including GST for Qualitative Appraisal, applicable only to applicants clearing Initial Screening
|
|
Mode of EMD
|
Not applicable / not mentioned
|
|
Mode of Fee Payment
|
Fee to be paid to NIRDPR, Hyderabad as per EOI instructions; transaction details must be uploaded online
|
|
Estimated Tender / Project Cost
|
Not specified
|
|
Empanelment Duration
|
Till 31 March 2028, or as per further instructions from the Ministry during the project period
|
|
Nature of Work
|
Skill training, certification, placement, and post-placement tracking under DDU-GKY 2.0
|
|
Software Development Tender?
|
No
|
|
Manpower Outsourcing Tender?
|
No; this is a skill training and placement-linked empanelment opportunity
|
Scope of Work
Selected PIAs will be responsible for implementing DDU-GKY 2.0 training programmes as per SEEDAP and Ministry of Rural Development guidelines. The broad scope includes:
- Mobilisation of eligible rural youth, with preference to poor rural unemployed youth, SC/ST communities, women and differently abled candidates.
- Registration of mobilised candidates on SEEDAP and Kaushal portals with Aadhaar-linked identity.
- Establishment or use of dedicated training centres with required infrastructure, equipment and compliance with DDU-GKY 2.0 SOP.
- Deployment of qualified and certified trainers with valid Sector Skill Council certification.
- Conduct of NSQF/NQR-aligned training programmes as per approved curriculum.
- Maintenance of attendance through FRS/Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system or any system approved by MoRD, Government of India or State Government.
- CCTV/IP-enabled monitoring, videography, photography and proper documentation of training batches.
- Mandatory video conferencing facility at training centres.
- On-the-job training wherever applicable as per trade and qualification pack requirements.
- Internal assessments, final assessment and certification through Sector Skill Councils or other approved agencies.
- Placement of trained and certified candidates as per programme requirements.
- Maintenance of post-placement tracking records for at least 6 months from first verification.
- Submission of placement proof, salary details, employer feedback and candidate verification data to SEEDAP.
Placement Requirements
The EOI places strong emphasis on employment outcomes. At least 90% of trained candidates are required to be placed. Wage employment, self-employment and GIG employment are considered as valid placements, subject to programme norms.
Out of the required placement target, wage employment should constitute up to 70%, while self-employment / GIG employment can be considered up to a maximum of 20%. A placement will be considered valid only if the candidate has continuously worked for a period of six months.
In the captive employment model, at least 70% of trained candidates must be absorbed by the applicant PIA in its own organisation or subsidiary organisation.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicant PIAs may apply under any one of the following categories:
|
Category
|
Eligible Applicant Type
|
|
Category I
|
Captive Employer
|
|
Category II
|
Existing DDU-GKY skilling agencies having experience of achieving 50% or more placement outcome
|
|
Category III
|
Skilling agencies that do not have any DDU-GKY experience
|
|
Category IV
|
Start-ups for skilling recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
|
Priority will be given as per the categories mentioned in the EOI.
Non-Eligibility Conditions
The following applicants may be treated as non-eligible:
- Existing PIAs with sanctioned DDU-GKY projects where recovery proceedings are ongoing.
- Existing PIAs unable to place 50% of trained candidates under DDU-GKY.
- Skilling agencies having key managerial personnel earlier associated with defaulting PIAs against whom recovery proceedings were initiated.
- Sister concerns or subsidiaries of organisations against whom default action or recovery of funds has been initiated.
- Agencies having directors involved in earlier defaulting DDU-GKY agencies.
- Skilling agencies blacklisted by the Government.
- Consortium applicants; consortium participation is not allowed.
Financial Criteria and Payment Terms
The EOI does not specify minimum turnover, net worth or estimated project cost. However, applicants must pay the applicable proposal processing fee and, if shortlisted after initial screening, the qualitative appraisal fee.
Payments to PIAs will be released in four instalments, subject to DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines, Ministry revisions and budget availability.
|
Instalment
|
Payment Percentage
|
Milestone
|
|
1st
|
30%
|
On batch freezing
|
|
2nd
|
20%
|
On completion of half training period
|
|
3rd
|
20%
|
On completion of training, assessment and providing appointment letters to 70% of trained candidates
|
|
4th
|
30%
|
On 100% physical placement verification for placements continued for a minimum period of 6 months
|
Target Allocation
SEEDAP will allocate targets based on remarks and approval of the Project Approval Committee (PAC). Indicative target allocation includes:
|
Applicant Type
|
Maximum Target
|
|
Captive Employer
|
Maximum project target of 5,000 or 40% of human resources registered with ESIC/PF, whichever is lower; project period of 3 years
|
|
Existing skilling agencies with more than 50% placement achievement
|
Maximum project target of 10,000 at any given point of time, with individual project size capped at 1,200
|
|
Skilling agencies without DDU-GKY experience
|
Maximum project target of 3,000 at any given point of time, with individual project size capped at 1,200
|
|
Start-ups
|
Maximum project target of 1,200 at any given point of time
|
The final decision on target allocation will rest with the Project Approval Committee.
Submission Guidelines
Applicants must submit proposals online through the Kaushal portal. The following instructions should be followed:
- Interested agencies must register with the Ministry of Rural Development on kaushal.rural.gov.in and obtain a Permanent Registration Number (PRN).
- Proposals must be submitted online with all annexures and relevant supporting documents.
- Scanned copies of certificates, eligibility documents and other required documents must be uploaded online.
- Applicants must sign the uploaded statements, documents and certificates, taking responsibility for correctness and authenticity.
- Proposal processing fee details must be uploaded while submitting the online proposal.
- Proposals submitted without processing fee will be rejected.
- Proposals submitted by fax, email or offline mode will not be considered.
- Once documents are submitted, applicants will not have the right to modify or rectify them.
- Applicants should regularly check the SEEDAP website for notices, corrigendum, amendments or clarifications.
- SEEDAP will not be responsible for technical delays during online submission.
Document Checklist for Applicants
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before submission:
|
Document / Information
|
Requirement
|
|
Permanent Registration Number (PRN)
|
Required from Ministry of Rural Development / Kaushal portal
|
|
Online proposal form
|
Required as per DDU-GKY online proposal format
|
|
Annexures specified in the EOI
|
Required, as applicable
|
|
Organisation registration / incorporation documents
|
Required as per online eligibility format
|
|
Category proof
|
Required based on applicant category such as captive employer, existing DDU-GKY agency, non-DDU-GKY agency or start-up
|
|
DDU-GKY experience and placement records
|
Required for existing DDU-GKY agencies
|
|
Start-up recognition certificate
|
Required for recognised start-up applicants
|
|
Trainer list with valid SSC certification
|
Required for all proposed trades before SPAC consideration
|
|
Training centre details
|
Required, including infrastructure, equipment and readiness information
|
|
Training centre ownership / lease / hired premises details
|
Required, as applicable
|
|
CCTV/IP camera and monitoring readiness details
|
Required for training centre compliance
|
|
Video conferencing facility details
|
Required for training centre commencement
|
|
NSQF/NQR-aligned course details
|
Required for proposed job roles
|
|
Letters of Intent from employers
|
Required for proposed trades; only valid LOIs will be considered
|
|
Proposal processing fee proof
|
Required for Rs. 29,500 fee
|
|
Qualitative appraisal fee proof
|
Required later for shortlisted applicants clearing initial screening
|
|
Undertakings / declarations
|
Required for authenticity, eligibility and compliance
|
|
Non-blacklisting declaration
|
Recommended / required as per online proposal format
|
|
Any other DDU-GKY 2.0 guideline documents
|
Required as per programme and online proposal instructions
|
Key Dates
|
Event
|
Date / Status
|
|
EOI Issue Date
|
18 May 2026
|
|
Pre-Proposal Orientation Meeting
|
To be intimated later
|
|
Last Date for Online Submission
|
17 June 2026
|
|
Submission Time
|
11:59 PM
|
|
Proposal Opening / PAC Meeting
|
To be intimated later
|
|
Qualitative Appraisal
|
To be communicated by PAA after initial screening
|
|
Empanelment Validity
|
Till 31 March 2028, or as per Ministry instructions
|
|
