Open Tender for Hiring of Consultants - Milestone/Deliverable Based - Subject Matter Experts; Strategy& Management in KHORDHA, ODISHA

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity with relevant experience in consultancy roles. Bidders must submit supporting documentation validating their qualifications and previous work in similar projects.

To participate in the tender, bidders must provide various certifications and documents that demonstrate their eligibility and compliance with the technical and financial requirements specified in the tender documents.

Interested bidders must complete their registration through the official GEM portal, ensuring all required details about their organization are accurately filled out.

Accepted document formats typically include PDF and other standard formats as specified in the tender documents. Bidders should refer to individual document requirements in the provided tender information.

The technical specifications necessitate that bidders demonstrate adequate experience in strategic and management consultancy with a focus on application rollout. Bidders should provide detailed methodologies proposed for service execution.

Bidders must comply with industry standards and quality benchmarks relevant to consultancy services outlined in the tender. It is essential to demonstrate a clear quality assurance process in the proposal.

Participants must ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines laid out by the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and any industry standards that apply to consultancy services.

While specific testing criteria are not detailed in the tender documents, bidders should prepare to outline how they will measure the effectiveness of the strategies implemented within their proposals.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is set at INR 40,000. Bidders seeking an exemption must provide valid supporting documents as per the conditions outlined in the GeM guidelines.

For this tender, a performance security deposit is not specified. However, bidders must be prepared to fulfill any financial obligations outlined in the final agreement terms post-award.

Payment terms will be contingent upon the milestones specified in the execution plan. A detailed breakdown will be provided in the main documents. Bidders are encouraged to review payment conditions closely.

The evaluation will consider the total value proposed, the breakdown of costs submitted, and the overall value offered in the context of the services proposed.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the GEM portal. Refer to the tender documents for specific instructions and any required formats.

Bidders should keep track of critical deadlines provided in the tender documents, including the bid submission and opening dates.

The evaluation process involves a comprehensive review based on total value, technical qualifications, and compliance with the submission requirements. The assessment will follow the structure laid out in the tender.

Results and notifications regarding the effective bidders will be communicated shortly after the evaluation process is completed, aligning with the stipulated timelines.

Currently, there are no provisions for MSEs or Startups regarding exemptions on experience or turnover required to participate in this tender. Bidders are urged to check for future updates to tender documents for any changes.

The tender encourages local production and adherence to the ‘Make in India’ initiative by preferring suppliers who can demonstrate local sourcing in their proposals.

Bidders must ensure that their proposals comply with procurement rules emphasizing the contribution and use of local content where applicable in the execution of the consultancy services.