1. Introduction
The Madhya Pradesh Council of Employment & Training (MAPCET), an institution fully owned by the Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has released a Request for Proposal (RFP No. MAPCET/RFP/2025-26/415). The primary objective is to empanel eligible agencies as Training Service Providers (TSPs) to implement large-scale skill development and employment-oriented training programs for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth of Madhya Pradesh. This initiative aims to enhance employment and self-employment opportunities for the target beneficiaries.
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2. Key Objectives of the RFP
The key objectives of this empanelment are:
- To train unskilled and semi-skilled workers from SC/ST communities.
- To provide technical education and NSQF-aligned skill development training.
- To offer entrepreneurship training to encourage self-employment.
- To ensure a minimum of 70% placement (wage or self-employment) for successfully trained candidates.
- To organize large-scale technical skill development programs across the state.
3. Key Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tender Publishing Date | 24th September 2025 |
| Start Date for Document Download | 24th September 2025 |
| Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries | 06th October 2025 |
| Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting | 08th October 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| Issue of Pre-Bid Clarifications | 13th October 2025 |
| Proposal Submission Last Date | 30th October 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Proposal Opening Date | 31st October 2025 (5:00 PM) |
RFP Document Availability: www.mptenders.gov.in
4. Financial Conditions (Tender Fee & EMD)
- Tender/Processing Fee: ₹5,000/- (Non-Refundable). Must be paid online via the e-procurement portal.
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹5,00,000/- (Five Lakhs, Refundable). To be paid online. The EMD of successful bidders will be refunded upon submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG).
5. Scope of Work & Deliverables for TSPs
The selected TSPs will be responsible for:
- Phase I: Mobilization of candidates, Aadhaar-linked biometric/OTP attendance, conducting NSQF-compliant training, sharing fortnightly progress reports, and preventing dropouts.
- Phase II: Conducting skill assessments, ensuring a minimum of 70% placement with 3-month post-placement tracking (including desk, telephonic, and physical verification), and supporting self-employment ventures.
- Using the official MAPCET portal (https://mapcet.mp.gov.in) for all candidate registrations and monitoring.
- Subletting or franchising of training targets is strictly prohibited and will lead to blacklisting.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
To be eligible, agencies must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Legal Status: Certificate of Incorporation/Registration under relevant Acts (Companies Act, Society Registration, etc.).
- Experience: Minimum consolidated experience of training 3000 candidates and placing 2000 candidates in the last four financial years (FY 2021-22 to 2024-25).
- Financial Capability: Average annual turnover of at least ₹10.00 Crores in the last four financial years.
- Employment Assurance: MoU/Letter of Intent (LOI) from reputed employers for placement assurance of a minimum of 500 candidates per year.
- Documentation: Valid PAN, GST, EPF, and ESIC registrations; a declaration of not being blacklisted on a ₹1000 non-judicial stamp paper.
7. Selection & Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation will be based on a 100-mark system:
- Part-A: Technical Proposal (85 Marks)
- Legal Status & MP Presence: 10 Marks
- Technical Capability (Experience, Trainings, Placements): 30 Marks
- Financial Capability (Turnover, Net Worth): 30 Marks
- Industry Tie-ups/MoUs: 15 Marks
- Part-B: Technical Presentation (15 Marks)
- Understanding of skill development, approach, infrastructure, etc.
8. Empanelment Procedure & Target Allocation
- Empanelment Validity: The empanelment will be valid for three years, extendable by two years based on performance.
- Target Allocation: Empanelment does not guarantee a work order. Targets will be allocated based on a priority system:
- Priority 1 (Category A): Captive Employers (40% of total targets reserved).
- Priority 2 (Category B): Agencies with >5000 trained & >70% placement in MP.
- Priority 3 (Category C): Agencies with >3000 trained & >50% placement in MP.
- Work orders for subsequent years will be issued only upon achieving 50% of the annual training target and 40% placement with 3-month tracking.
9. Eligible Beneficiaries
The training programs are exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) youths of Madhya Pradesh.
10. Job Roles / Focus Sectors
Training must be provided in NSQF-compliant, live job roles across various sectors, including but not limited to:
- Agriculture, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, BFSI, Construction, Healthcare, IT/ITES, Retail, Tourism & Hospitality, Telecom, Green Jobs, and many more as per Sector Skill Council (SSC) guidelines.
11. Duration, Funding & Payment Terms
- Training Duration: As per the NSQF norms for the specific job role (minimum 200 hours).
- Funding: Training costs will be reimbursed as per the MoSDE Common Cost Norms (Gazette dated 5th Jan 2021). Category-wise per-hour rates are:
- Category I: ₹49.00
- Category II: ₹42.00
- Category III: ₹35.10
- Boarding & Lodging: Reimbursable as per city category (X, Y, Z, Rural).
- Payment Milestones:
- 30% on training commencement.
- 40% on successful certification.
- 30% after 70% verified placement (3 months of continuous employment).
12. Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG)
A PBG amounting to 3% of the sanctioned project cost must be submitted at the time of signing the agreement, valid for 36 months.
13. Mode & Address of Submission
- Mode: Proposals must be submitted online only via the e-procurement portal www.mptenders.gov.in. Hard copies, fax, or email submissions will not be accepted.
- Address for Communication:The Managing Director,
Madhya Pradesh Council of Employment & Training (MAPCET),
Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, 35, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462002
Phone: 0755-2661215 | Email: mapcet@mp.gov.in
14. Other Important Terms & Conditions
- Confidentiality: All information provided in the RFP is confidential.
- Sub-let/JV: Sub-letting or forming Joint Ventures for this project is not allowed.
- Governing Law: The contract shall be governed by Indian law, with legal jurisdiction in Bhopal, MP.
- Blacklisting: Submission of false information or corrupt practices will lead to disqualification, forfeiture of EMD/PBG, and blacklisting from all future MAPCET programs.
- Disclaimer: MAPCET reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.
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