Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender264
Reference No. TrainingTender243
Tender Brief Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Training Providers under ASAP Kerala
Tender Description The Additional Skill Acquisition Programme Kerala (ASAP Kerala), a Government of Kerala initiative, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of training providers to impart skill development training across Kerala.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

 Scope of Work

 The empaneled Training Providers will:
✅ Deliver skill development training for approved courses.
✅ Conduct NSQF-aligned and non-NSQF courses.
✅ Provide qualified trainers for different skill domains.
✅ Maintain training infrastructure and ensure course completion.
✅ Facilitate internships and industry linkages.
Eligibility Criteria
✅ Registered Entities: Includes Companies, Societies, Trusts, Consortiums, Joint Ventures, etc.
✅ Minimum Experience: Must have experience in skill training programs.
✅ Compliance: Should not be blacklisted by any government body.
✅ Trainer Qualification: Trainers must be certified or hold SSC ToT certification (for NSQF courses).
Financial Criteria 
💰 Bid Cost: No financial proposal required during application submission.
💰 Turnover Requirement: Training providers must submit a Chartered Accountant (CA) certified document showing average turnover from skill training programs over the last 5 years.
Submission Guidelines & Deadlines
📌 Application Process:
  1.     Download the application format from the ASAP Kerala website.
  2.     Submit applications online only—hard copies will not be accepted.
  3.     Provide all required documents, including company registration, PAN, GST, past training experience, and trainer details.
Evaluation Process
  1.     Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.
  2.     The Technical Committee assesses the relevance of the proposed courses and the applicant's expertise.
  3.     Empanelment is subject to approval after technical evaluation.
Key Compliance & Requirements
  1.     Training Providers must ensure internship opportunities for students.
  2.     Placement tracking of students is mandatory for a minimum one-year post-training.
  3.     Providers must offer NSQF Level 4 and above courses if they choose to conduct NSQF-aligned programs
Key Takeaways
 
🔹 Open opportunity for training agencies, industries, and educational institutions.
🔹 No fixed deadline—applications accepted throughout the year.
🔹 Strict compliance with ASAP Kerala’s evaluation and empanelment criteria.
 
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Tender Fee (Number) NA
EMD (Number) NA
Mode of EMD NA
Estimated Cost NA
Start Date of Document Collection January 1, 2025
Pre-Bid Meeting Date NA
Last Date for Submission December 31, 2025
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