Government Tender Published for Vocational Training Services - Version 2 - offline; 8; Buyers Location; Entrepreneurship and Incub

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with a minimum average annual turnover of ₹15 Lakhs over the last three years, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in delivering vocational training services.

Bid submissions should include documentation that verifies bidder turnover, experience criteria, and relevant certificates as requested in the bid document to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications.

Interested bidders must ensure they are registered on the GeM portal to participate in this tender. The registration process involves filling out the prescribed forms and submitting valid documentation as part of the onboarding procedure.

Bidders are encouraged to submit all documents in PDF format to ensure compatibility and adherence to submission guidelines. It's essential to follow the specific requirements laid out in the tender document.

The technical specifications include providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes practical and theoretical training methodologies, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the entrepreneurial and incubation programs specified in the tender.

Bidders must ensure that the vocational training services adhere to industry-standard quality benchmarks. Detailed assessments and participant feedback mechanisms must be included to verify training effectiveness.

Bidders must comply with all Government e-Marketplace (GeM) regulations, including submission of supporting documents as needed for exemptions, and must meet the outlined eligibility and technical requirements set forth in the tender.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹20,000 must be submitted alongside the bid. Bidders seeking EMD exemption should provide valid supporting documents per GeM policies, ensuring compliance and eligibility for the exemption.

The payment terms will be negotiated upon the signing of the contract, where milestones for training sessions and evaluations will dictate the release of payments based on satisfactory delivery of services.

While specific dates are not included in this description, bidders are advised to review the main tender document for submission and opening timelines, as well as the validity period of offers.

The evaluation process involves a total value-wise assessment of bids based on both financial and technical criteria. The highest scoring bids will be selected based on adherence to the outlined requirements and evaluation framework.

Results will generally be communicated directly via the GeM portal or through official correspondence with the bidders involved, ensuring transparency throughout the process.

MSEs are encouraged to bid, although there are no exemptions provided for years of experience and turnover. Eligible MSEs must still comply with the standard requirements outlined for participation.

Unfortunately, the current tender does not provide exemptions regarding years of experience and turnover for startups. Startups must meet the same eligibility criteria specified for all bidders.

Bidders must comply with the 'Make in India' policies by offering locally sourced content and adhering to procurement rules that aim to enhance domestic production and services in alignment with government initiatives.

Bidders are encouraged to integrate local materials and labor into their project proposals, aligning with state and national policies aimed at boosting local economies while fulfilling the requirements of the tender.