SKILLSPEDIA EOI UKSDS UTTARAKHAND ELSTP 2025-26

EOI for Empanelment of Training Partners for Employment Linked Skill Training Program (ELSTP) in Uttarakhand-UKSDS

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SUMMARY Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS) EOI for Empanelment of Training Partners-ELSTP 2025-26

Introduction

The Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS), established by the Government of Uttarakhand, has issued a detailed Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Empanelment of Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) for its flagship Employment Linked Skill Training Program (ELSTP) for the Financial Year 2025-26. This initiative aims to enhance skill development and improve employment opportunities for the youth of Uttarakhand, particularly targeting school dropouts and unemployed individuals. The EOI invites proposals from eligible private educational institutions, companies, firms, government bodies, industry associations, and captive employers to participate in this significant skill development endeavor.

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Objective of the Empanelment Process

The primary objectives of this EOI for Skill Development Training are:

  • To empanel competent Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) capable of delivering high-quality, NSQF-aligned, industry-relevant skill training.
  • To foster skilling initiatives across the state, linking training directly to employment outcomes (wage or self-employment).
  • To create a pool of pre-qualified agencies for efficient allocation of training targets under the state-sponsored ELSTP scheme.

Key Dates & Submission Window

  • EOI Notice No.: UKSDS/EOI/01/2025-26
  • Dated: October 2025
  • Submission Window: Proposals will be accepted throughout FY 2025-26 until a closure notification is issued.
  • Monthly Submission Cycle:
    • Online Application: Must be submitted via the linked form at https://uksds.uk.gov.in between the 1st and 15th of each month.
    • Hard Copy Submission: The complete proposal must be delivered to the UKSDS office between the 16th and 30th of the same month (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, excluding Sundays & holidays).
  • Proposal Validity Period: 180 days from submission.

EMD & Tender Fees

The provided EOI document does not mention any requirement for Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or a Tender Fee for submission of the proposal.

Scope of Work for Empaneled PIAs

The scope under this skill RFP includes:

  • Mobilization & Counseling: Identifying and counseling eligible youth (linked to Aadhaar).
  • Training Delivery: Conducting physical, NSQF-aligned training (residential/non-residential) in dedicated, approved centers. Batch size: 10-30 trainees.
  • Infrastructure: Maintaining training centers with prescribed infrastructure, AEBAS, CCTV, and face recognition systems.
  • Trainers: Employing SSC-certified Trainers (ToT) with relevant experience.
  • Assessment & Certification: Ensuring trainees are assessed and certified by Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) or other approved agencies.
  • Placement: Securing placements for a minimum of 70% of successfully certified candidates, with proof of employment (appointment letters, salary slips, etc.).
  • Post-Placement Tracking: Providing candidate details and supporting UKSDS in tracking placements for six months.

Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Applicants must fall into one of four categories, each with specific eligibility criteria:

1. Government Educational Institutions / PSUs:

  • Legal entity in India; Min. 1-year existence.
  • Min. 2 years experience in NSQF-aligned skill training under Govt. projects.
  • Trained min. 200 candidates, placed min. 100 (50%) in last 3 years.
  • Avg. annual turnover ₹1 Crore (exempt for non-revenue generating govt. bodies).
  • Experience in Hill Areas preferred.

2. Private Educational Institutions/Companies/Firms (Revised per Addendum):

  • Registered legal entity in India; Min. 3-year existence.
  • Min. 3 years experience in NSQF-aligned skill training under Govt. projects.
  • Trained min. 500 candidates (reduced from 1000), placed min. 250 (50%) in last 3 years.
  • Avg. annual turnover min. ₹50 Lacs.
  • Valid GST & PAN; Experience in Hill Areas preferred.

3. Industry Association/Industry Partner/MSME:

  • Similar to Private Institutions with specific turnover/membership criteria for associations.

4. Captive Employers:

  • Organizations providing employment within their own setup.
  • Min. 3-year existence; Min. 3 years relevant experience.
  • Trained min. 300 candidates, placed min. 210 (70%) in last 3 years.
  • Avg. annual turnover min. ₹1 Crore for Industry/MSME.

General Disqualification: Blacklisted, suspended, or terminated agencies are ineligible. Consortium/JVs are not allowed.

Selection & Technical Evaluation Criteria (Revised)

Shortlisted applicants undergo technical evaluation (max 100 marks). Minimum 70 marks required for empanelment.

Key Revisions for Private Training Partners (per Addendum):

  1. Training Volume (A.1.a): Minimum threshold reduced. Marks allocation revised:
    • 5000 & above: 20 marks (increased from 15)
    • 3000-4999: 15 marks (increased from 10)
    • 1000-2999: 10 marks (increased from 5)
    • 500-999: 5 marks (NEW CATEGORY)
  2. Placement (A.1.d): Marks allocation revised upwards:
    • 90% & above: 20 marks (increased from 15)
    • 70-89%: 15 marks (increased from 10)
    • 50-69%: 10 marks (increased from 5)
  3. Special Category Training (A.1.c): The criterion awarding marks for training special categories (PwDs, women, etc.) has been removed. Marks have been reallocated to criteria (a) and (d) above.
  4. Minimum Placement Tie-up: Reduced from 70% to 50% for proposal evaluation.

Empanelment Procedure

  1. Desk Verification: Against pre-qualification (eligibility) criteria.
  2. Technical Evaluation: By UKSDS committee based on revised criteria.
  3. Presentation: Shortlisted applicants may be called to present.
  4. Approval & Onboarding: By competent authority, followed by LoR/Work Order and MoU signing.
  5. Note: Empanelment does not guarantee work allotment. It enables the agency to be considered for target allocation based on need, performance, and strategy.

Eligible Beneficiaries

  • Youth aged 15 to 45 years.
  • Candidates seeking fresh skilling, up-skilling, re-skilling.
  • School dropouts, unemployed youth, and those out of education.
  • Focus on marginalized and vulnerable groups.
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Total Target & Job Roles/Focus Areas

  • Target Allocation: 60% for wage employment, 30% for self-employment, 10% for RPL.
  • Sectors: Training can be proposed across 36 sectors including IT-ITES, Tourism & Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare, Construction, Green Jobs, Automotive, etc., as listed in the EOI.
  • Job Roles: Must be NSQF-aligned from relevant Sector Skill Councils. QPs/Job roles in emerging technologies and new-age skills are preferred.

Training Duration & Funding/Payment Conditions

  • Duration: Short-term skill training as per the specific NSQF course curriculum.
  • Funding: Training cost as per Common Cost Norms of MSDE and UKSDS guidelines effective at the time of agreement.
  • Payment Milestones:
    • 1st Tranche (50%): Released after training completion and successful candidate certification.
    • 2nd Tranche (50%): Released after minimum 70% placement and successful 3-month (90-day) post-placement tracking.
  • Penalty for Under-Performance: For placement below 70% of certified candidates, financial penalties apply (5% of order value for 51-69% placement; 2% + cancellation for <50%).

Mode & Address for Submission

  • Mode:
    1. Online: Mandatory via form at https://uksds.uk.gov.in (1st-15th of month).
    2. Hard Copy: Mandatory via Speed/Registered Post/Courier to the address below (16th-30th of same month). Hand, email, or fax submissions rejected.
  • Address for Submission:The Project Director,
    Uttarakhand Skill Development Society,
    3rd Floor, Women’s ITI Campus, Survey Chowk,
    26 E.C. Road, Dehradun – 248001
    Email for queries: eoi.uksds@gmail.com
    Website: https://uksds.uk.gov.in

Other Important Terms & Conditions

  • EOI Document: Available for free download from the UKSDS website. Amendments will be posted online.
  • Conflict of Interest: PIAs must not have any conflict; disqualification if found.
  • Misrepresentation: Leads to immediate disqualification or termination of contract.
  • Cost of Proposal: Borne by the applicant; non-recoverable.
  • Right of UKSDS: Reserves the right to accept/reject any or all proposals without assigning reason, to modify the process, and to cancel the empanelment anytime.
  • Performance Review: Annual renewal of empanelment based on performance metrics like placement percentage, trainee salary, and quality audits.

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