School Education Department Sikkim Manpower Outsourcing Tender East Sikkim 2025 - Unskilled Wage Service Delivery & 50% Quantity Flexibility

Tender Overview

The opportunity is issued by the School Education Department, Human Resource Development Department, Sikkim for Manpower Outsourcing Services (Unskilled, Minimum wage) in East Sikkim 737101. Estimated contract value is ₹2,200,000 with an EMD of ₹66,000. The scope centers on deploying unskilled staff to meet minimum wage requirements; the tender emphasizes local service capability and compliance with state procurement norms. The award will consider the bidder’s ability to supply personnel, maintain wage payments, and adhere to terms on sub-contracting and assignment. A key differentiator is the explicit 50% quantity/duration flexibility either at tender issue or post-award, increasing bidder planning considerations. The tender also requires a local service presence and dedicated support, which are critical for responsive delivery. Unique aspects include finance/EMD submission options (FDR or online RTGS) and a clear payroll documentation expectation for staff wages. This opportunity targets local staffing needs under state government procurement norms rather than a broader national contract.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Manpower Outsourcing Services for unskilled workers at minimum wage
• Estimated value: ₹2,200,000; EMD: ₹66,000
• EMD submission options: Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) or online RTGS to model school funds account; bank details include SBI Ranipoool branch and specific account name
• Payment flow: service provider pays salaries/wages to staff first, then claims from buyer with statutory filings (PF, ESIC)
• Service delivery: office of service provider must be located in the consignees’ state; dedicated/toll-free support with escalation matrix required
• Contract terms include 50% quantity/duration variation rights; assignment/sub-contracting require buyer consent; joint liability remains with bidder
• EMD/FDR submission must be evidenced with scanned copy; hard copy to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/ opening
• No BOQ items specified; emphasis on compliance with employment and payroll documentation
• Compliance: ensure non-liquidity, non-bankruptcy status; bid undertakings to be uploaded
• Standards/quality: not specified beyond minimum wage context; emphasis on statutory compliance and local presence

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: ₹66,000; can be paid via FDR or RTGS/online with proof of transaction
• Financial standing: bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; an undertaking must be uploaded
• Local presence: office of service provider required in the state of the consignee; documentary evidence to be submitted
• Service & support: dedicated/toll-free number; escalation matrix to be provided by bidder/OEM
• Payroll responsibility: service provider must pay salaries first and then claim from buyer with statutory documents
• Sub-contracting/assignment: require prior written consent from buyer; joint liability remains with bidder
• Payment terms: not detailed beyond payroll-first principle; submitments of PF/ESIC and bank statements
• Documentation: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements; EMD proof; technical compliance documents; OEM authorizations as applicable