Empowering Future Success: SSC Pre-Exam Coaching for SC/ST Candidates

The Indira Gandhi Centre for Career Development (IGCCD), under the Government of Karnataka's Social Welfare Department, invites prestigious training institutions to provide pre-examination coaching for SSC Group-C exams to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) candidates for 2024-25.

📜 Tender Snapshot: Key Details at a Glance

1. Tender Value: ₹2.55 Crores
2. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹2,00,000
3. Coaching Duration: 3 Months
4. Bid Submission Deadline: 5th March 2025, 5:30 PM
5. Technical Bid Opening: 7th March 2025, 11:30 AM
6. Financial Bid Opening: 10th March 2025, 11:30 AM
7. Tender Portal: e-Procurement Karnataka
8. Pre-Bid Meeting: 20th February 2025, 2:30 PM

🎓 Scope of Work: Shaping Success

1. Holistic Coaching: Classroom training for SSC Group-C exams, covering all subjects as per SSC syllabus.
2. Resource-Rich Environment: Supply of printed and digital study materials, textbooks, and practice sets.
3. Mock Tests: One test series per month and two comprehensive mock exams during the training.
4. Student Monitoring: Biometric attendance tracking and monthly reports to IGCCD.
5. Mentorship: Expert faculty for subject-wise coaching and personalized mentorship.

✅ Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

1. Experience: Minimum 3 years of SSC coaching experience.
2. Financial Strength: Cumulative turnover of ₹1 Crore in the last 3 financial years.
3. Infrastructure: Own/rented premises with at least 5000 sq. ft., classrooms, library, and digital platforms.
4. Expert Faculty: Subject experts with proven coaching records.
5. Digital Readiness: High-quality e-learning content and a dedicated online platform.
6. Performance Track: Must have trained 500+ candidates in SSC exams in the past 3 years.

📄 Documents Required for Technical Bid

1. Legal: Registration under Companies/Trust/Society/Partnership Act and GST certificate.
2. Financial: ITRs, audited balance sheets, and turnover statements for 2021-24.
3. Infrastructure: Ownership/rent agreement of 5000+ sq. ft. premises.
4. Performance: SSC coaching records, study material samples, and digital content details.
5. Compliance: Self-declaration of no blacklisting and adherence to tender conditions.

💰 Financial Bid: What to Quote?

1. Quote per candidate, inclusive of coaching, study materials, and applicable taxes.
2. Note: Bids below 85% of the total tender amount will be rejected.

📊 Evaluation Criteria: Balancing Quality & Cost

1. Technical Score: Minimum 60 out of 100 to qualify for financial bid opening.
2. Marks Breakdown:
   1. Registration & Experience: 20 marks
   2. Infrastructure & Digital Readiness: 25 marks
   3. Coaching Track Record: 35 marks
   4. Study Material & Other Features: 20 marks

🚀 Why Participate?

1. Empower Communities: Play a pivotal role in uplifting SC/ST candidates.
2. Prestigious Partnership: Collaborate with the Karnataka Social Welfare Department.
3. Fair Competition: Transparent, merit-based evaluation process.