Summary: EoI for Empanelment of PIA for Employment Linked Skill Training Program (ELSTP) by UKSDS
1. Introduction
The Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS), established by the Government of Uttarakhand, has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) to empanel qualified Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) for its flagship Employment Linked Skill Training Program (ELSTP) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The program aims to combat youth unemployment by providing short-term, demand-driven skill training directly linked to job placements, with a special focus on school dropouts and marginalized sections of society. UKSDS seeks to partner with competent agencies from government, private, and industry sectors to deliver high-quality, NSQF-aligned training across the state.
2. Objective of the Empanelment
The primary objective of this empanelment process is to create a pool of pre-qualified and capable PIAs to implement the ELSTP scheme. The key goals are:
- To foster skilling initiatives within Uttarakhand.
- To empanel PIAs based on a rigorous evaluation of their technical and financial capabilities.
- To allocate training targets to empaneled PIAs for imparting skill training to the state’s youth, ensuring a minimum of 70% placement.
3. Key Dates & Submission Window
- EOI Publication Date: October 2025
- Submission Period: Proposals will be accepted throughout the entire Financial Year 2025-26 (from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026), until a closure notification is issued on the UKSDS website.
- Monthly Submission Cycle:
- Online Application: Must be submitted via the UKSDS portal (https://uksds.uk.gov.in) between the 1st and 15th of each month.
- Hard Copy Submission: The complete physical proposal must reach the UKSDS office between the 16th and 30th of the same month.
- Proposal Validity: 180 days from the date of submission.
4. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) & Tender Fees
- EMD: Not Mentioned in the EOI document. It appears this empanelment process does not require an Earnest Money Deposit.
- Tender Fees: Not Mentioned in the EOI document. There is no indicated fee for downloading the EOI or submitting a proposal.
5. Scope of Work
The empaneled PIA will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the skill training program, including:
- Mobilization & Counselling: Actively mobilizing and counselling candidates, facilitated by UKSDS district officials. Registration must be Aadhaar-linked.
- Training Centre & Infrastructure: Maintaining dedicated, UKSDS-approved training centers (owned or hired) with all necessary infrastructure as per SSC guidelines. Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS), Face Recognition, and CCTV are mandatory.
- Training Delivery: Conducting physical, residential, or non-residential training. Batch size must be between 10-30 trainees. Franchisee arrangements are strictly prohibited.
- Trainers: Employing certified Trainers (ToT) as per Sector Skill Council (SSC) norms.
- Assessment & Certification: Ensuring trainees are assessed and certified by SSC or other UKSDS-approved agencies.
- Placement: Achieving a minimum 70% placement for successfully certified candidates. Placement is considered valid after the candidate has worked continuously for 3 months.
- Post-Placement Tracking: Cooperating with UKSDS for post-placement tracking of candidates for 6 months.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
Applicants must fall into one of the following four categories and meet the respective criteria:
| Category | Entity Type | Min. Existence | Min. Experience (NSQF Training) | Min. Candidates Trained (Last 3 yrs) | Min. Candidates Placed (Last 3 yrs) | Min. Avg. Annual Turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Govt. Educational Institutions, ITIs, PSUs, etc. | 1 Year | 2 Years | 200 | 100 (50%) | ₹1 Crore (Exempt for non-revenue generating govt. bodies) |
| II | Private Institutions, Companies, Firms, Trusts | 3 Years | 3 Years | 1000 | 500 (50%) | ₹50 Lacs |
| III | Industry Association / Partners / MSME | 3 Years | 3 Years | 500 | 250 (50%) | ₹50 Lacs (Turnover not applicable for Associations, but min. 10 members required) |
| IV | Captive Employers | 3 Years | 3 Years | 300 | 210 (70%) | ₹1 Crore |
Common Eligibility Requirements:
- Registered legal entity in India.
- Not blacklisted by any government agency.
- Experience in conducting training in Hill Areas (preference for Uttarakhand).
- Must have ToT certified trainers as per SSC guidelines.
- Valid GST and PAN registration (where applicable).
Note: Consortium/Joint Venture bids are not allowed.
7. Selection & Evaluation Criteria
The selection is a two-stage process:
- Eligibility Screening: Based on the criteria listed above.
- Technical Evaluation: Proposals that pass the eligibility stage are evaluated on a 100-mark scale. A minimum of 70 marks is required for empanelment.
Key Technical Evaluation Parameters (Varies by Category):
- Past Experience (Marks for number of candidates trained).
- Experience in Hilly Areas.
- Training for Special Categories (PwDs, Women, etc.).
- Placement Performance.
- Financial Strength (Annual Turnover & Net Worth).
- Trainer Qualifications.
- Placement Tie-ups (Letters of Intent from employers).
- Approach & Methodology for project execution.
8. Empanelment Procedure
- Desk Verification of eligibility documents.
- Technical Evaluation by the UKSDS committee.
- Presentation to the Chairman, if required.
- Approval by the Competent Authority.
- Issue of Letter of Intent (LoI) and Work Order.
- Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Important: Empanelment does not guarantee immediate work allocation. Targets are allocated based on requirement, performance, and fund availability.
9. Eligible Beneficiaries
- Age Group: 15 to 45 years.
- Target Group: Youth interested in skilling, including those looking for fresh skilling, upskilling, reskilling, school dropouts, and unemployed individuals.
- Focus: Marginalized and vulnerable groups, with special attention to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), women, and minorities.
10. Total Target & Job Roles/Focus Areas
- Target Allocation:
- 60% for Wage Employment Sectors.
- 30% for Self-Employment Sectors.
- 10% for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- Job Roles & Sectors: Training must be NSQF-aligned. Preference will be given to PIAs proposing courses in emerging technologies, futuristic, and new-age job roles. The 36 sectors listed include IT-ITES, Tourism & Hospitality, Retail, Automotive, Healthcare, Green Jobs, Logistics, etc. The complete list of trades can be accessed from the National Qualification Register (NQR) and respective Sector Skill Council (SSC) websites.
11. Training Duration & Funding Pattern
- Duration: Short-term training, typically between 300 to 600 hours.
- Funding Pattern: The training cost will be as per the Common Cost Norms and effective guidelines/SOPs issued by UKSDS at the time of signing the agreement.
12. Payment Conditions
Payments are linked to deliverables and outcomes:
- 1st Tranche (50%): Released upon completion of training and successful certification of trainees.
- 2nd Tranche (50%): Released after achieving minimum 70% placement and successful completion of 3 months of post-placement tracking.
Penalties for Under-Performance:
- Placement between 51%-69%: 5% penalty of the Order Value.
- Placement below 50%: 2% penalty and Cancellation of Empanelment.
13. Mode & Address for Submission
- Mode: Two-Step Process
- Online: Complete the online application form on the UKSDS website between the 1st and 15th of the month.
- Hard Copy: Submit the complete physical proposal via Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier only. Proposals by hand, email, or fax will be rejected.
- Submission Address:To,
The Project Director,
Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS),
3rd Floor, Women’s ITI Campus, Survey Chowk,
26 E.C. Road, Dehradun – 248001
Email for Queries: eoi.uksds@gmail.com
14. Other Important Terms & Conditions
- Disclaimer: The EOI is not an agreement or offer. UKSDS reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.
- Conflict of Interest: PIAs must not have any conflict of interest.
- Cost of Bidding: All costs incurred in proposal preparation are to be borne by the PIA.
- Misrepresentation: Any false information will lead to immediate disqualification and termination of the contract, along with blacklisting.
- Renewal: Empanelment is subject to annual renewal based on performance and continued eligibility.
- Website: All updates and amendments will be posted only on the official UKSDS website. Applicants must monitor the site regularly.
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