Objective

• Conduct six-day training programs (Monday to Saturday) for CSS officers, focusing on:
  • Public policy formulation.
  • Financial prudence.
  • Project and change management.
  • Transformational leadership.
  • Exposure to best practices in governance.

Important Dates

1. RFP Issuance: 22nd January 2025.
2. Last Date for Queries: 28th January 2025.
3. Pre-Bid Meeting: 30th January 2025.
4. Bid Submission Start: 3rd February 2025.
5. Bid Submission Deadline: 11th February 2025.
6. Technical Bid Opening: 18th February 2025.
7. Financial Bid Opening: To be announced after technical evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Institutions:
   • Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Management Development Institutes (MDIs), or equivalent institutes.
2. Experience:
   • Minimum 5 years of experience in conducting similar training programs for public servants.
3. Ranking:
   • Must be ranked under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the management category.

Evaluation Process

1. Method: Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS).
2. Weightage:
   • Technical Proposal: 70%.
   • Financial Proposal: 30%.
3. Criteria:
   • Professional experience (30 marks).
   • Details of past training programs (5 marks).
   • NIRF ranking (25 marks).
   • Classroom inputs (15 marks).
   • Field visits (5 marks).
   • Presence of a Public Policy & Governance department (10 marks).

Scope of Work

1. Training Components:
   • Classroom sessions.
   • Field and institutional visits to showcase best practices.
2. Logistics:
   • Single-room accommodation for participants.
   • Meals and refreshments.
   • Training materials provided on pen drives.
3. Batch Size:
   • 25–35 participants per batch, with 5–6 batches annually.

Financial Terms

1. Cost:
   • Per participant cost to include all expenses (training, lodging, meals, etc.).
   • Expenses for the Course Coordinator and ISTM Observer are complimentary.
2. Payment Schedule:
   • 40% advance before the batch starts.
   • 60% upon completion of training.

Submission Guidelines

1. Mode: Online submission via the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP).
2. Documents:
   • Technical and financial proposals.
   • No deviation certificate (Appendix-V).
   • Bidder’s general information (Appendix-IV).

Contract Terms

1. Duration: Two years, extendable to 2.5 years.
2. Performance Guarantee:
   • 3% of the total contract value, valid for 60 days beyond the contract period.