Procurement Opportunity: Hiring of Consultants - Milestone/Deliverable Based - Subject Matter Experts; Capacity Building, Ed in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with an average annual turnover of at least 1000 Lakhs over the past three years. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate experience in capacity building and provide necessary documentation for criteria outlined in the tender. Exemptions for MSEs or startups from experience and turnover requirements are not applicable for this bid.

Bidders must provide several certificates, including the OEM Authorization Certificate, documentation for bidder turnover, and any additional documents requested in the ATC that support eligibility for exemptions from the experience or turnover criteria.

Interested bidders should first ensure they are a registered entity on the GeM portal. They must gather required documents and adhere to the specific submission guidelines outlined in the tender document to participate successfully in the bidding process.

All required documents must be uploaded in PDF format, adhering to the designated sections specified in the tender document. Bidders also have the option to upload all documents as a single file.

Bidders must meet specifications that include training at least 10,000 students as well as experience working in three different states. Additionally, they are expected to provide ongoing support in Software for Coding and comply with the quality standards set by the Education Department.

Bidders are expected to adhere to the quality standards as outlined in the tender, ensuring training efficacy, delivery of educational resources, and implementation of modern educational technologies in accordance with regulations specified by the Education Department.

The EMD is set at 5,000,000 INR and must be submitted along with the bid. Those qualifying for exemption from EMD must submit appropriate supporting documentation as detailed in the GeM GTC.

While the tender does not specify a performance security requirement distinctly, bidders should consult the relevant sections in the tender document regarding any guarantees or securities that may be needed based on the outcome of the bid evaluation.

Specific payment terms will be discussed post-selection, however, preliminary payment structures will relate to milestones achieved in connection to deliverables specified in the project agreements.

Price evaluations will consider the total bid value, assessing both technical qualifications and financial proposals. A minimum qualifying score must be achieved in technical scoring to favor a competitive selection process focusing on cost-effectiveness.

Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the GeM portal, ensuring all documentation is uploaded in compliance with the provided guidelines in the tender document.

Key timelines include the bid opening and closing dates. Bidders should reference the tender documentation for specific dates and ensure their submissions are made within these advertised timeframes.

The evaluation is done through a combination of technical and financial assessments, with a greater emphasis on technical qualifications, followed by price evaluations. This ensures that comprehensive insights into bidder capabilities are accounted for during selection.

Bidders will be notified of the results through the GeM portal, and any direct communications will typically follow regarding bid acceptance or further requirements for successful bidders.

While the tender does not provide exemptions for MSEs concerning experience or turnover criteria, compliance with the Make in India policy allows MSEs to focus on delivering local context solutions and thereby compete favorably in regional projects.

Similar to MSE agreements, startups need to comply with the same eligibility terms without exemptions for experience. However, startups can leverage innovative approaches to meet the specified educational outcomes set forth in the tender.

The tender specifically promotes local content and ensures compliance with the ‘Make in India’ initiative by encouraging bidders to provide locally sourced solutions and services, ultimately supporting national priorities in development.

Yes, bidders must comply with local content rules as outlined in the tender document, ensuring that solutions provided are supportive of the local business environment and educational sector in Himachal Pradesh.