Tender/EOI Summary at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Issuing Authority | Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand |
| Title of Tender/RFP | Selection of Training Partners for Geriatric Caregivers Training under AVYAY |
| Value of the Tender | Not Disclosed (To be quoted by bidders in the Financial Bid) |
| Tender Fee | ₹ 1,180/- (Non-Refundable) |
| EMD (Bid Security) | ₹ 51,000/- |
| Last Date of Submission | 26 March 2026 |
| Time of Submission | Up to 5:00 PM |
| Mode of Submission | Online (Two-bid system) at https://uktenders.gov.in/ |
| Download Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD RFP Official Tender Portal or Social Welfare Dept. Website |
1. Introduction
The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, has officially released a skill RFP (Request for Proposal) bearing Bid Reference No. SWD/01/GeriatricCaregiversTraining/4580. This new skill tender is issued under the State Action Plan (SAP) for the welfare of senior citizens as part of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). The primary objective is to onboard competent Training Partners (TPs) to bridge the demand-supply gap for professional geriatric caregivers in the state. This EOI for Skill Development Training invites applications from program implementing agencies and training institutions with proven experience in elderly care.
2. Objective
The core objective of this tender is to select qualified and experienced Training Partners to conduct a specialized training program for creating a skilled pool of geriatric caregivers. The program aims to provide professional training as per the standards and curriculum prescribed by the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), ensuring that trainees are equipped to provide quality care to senior citizens.
3. Key Dates and Schedule
Bidders must adhere to the following timeline for the submission and opening of bids:
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Publishing Tender | 12 March 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Start Date for Downloading Documents | 13 March 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 13 March 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Pre-Bid Query Meeting | 17 March 2026, 11:30 AM (at the Directorate, Haldwani) |
| Last Date for Bid Submission | 26 March 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Date of Opening Technical Bid | 27 March 2026, 11:00 AM |
4. Tender Fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
The financial details required for bid submission are as follows:
- Bid Processing Fee: A non-refundable amount of ₹ 1,180/- (Rupees One Thousand One Hundred Eighty only) must be submitted.
- EMD (Bid Security): An amount of ₹ 51,000/- (Rupees Fifty-One Thousand Only) must be submitted as Bid Security/EMD.
Both payments are to be made via NEFT/RTGS to the following account. Bids without these payments are liable to be rejected outright.
- Account Number: 0196000400262501
- IFSC Code: PUNB0019600
- Bank: Punjab National Bank, Nainital Road, Haldwani (Nainital), Uttarakhand
5. Scope of Work
The selected Training Partner (TP) will be responsible for:
- Conducting a 3-month (480 hours) residential training program on geriatric caregiving in Uttarakhand.
- Adhering to the curriculum and quality standards prescribed by NISD or MSDE.
- Providing boarding, lodging, and transportation for trainees during the residential program.
- Arranging compulsory On-the-Job Training (OJT) in liaison with Medical/Nursing Institutions/Hospitals.
- Ensuring a minimum of 70% placement for successful trainees, who must earn at least a minimum wage.
- Providing certification to candidates upon successful completion of the course and assessment.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
Interested agencies must meet the following mandatory criteria to be considered for this EOI for Skill Development Training:
- Legal Registration: Must be registered under Companies Act, Societies Registration Act, Indian Trusts Act, Partnership Act, or a Proprietorship firm, and must be registered on the NGO Darpan Portal.
- Financial Turnover: Must have an average annual financial turnover of at least ₹ 50 Lakhs in the last three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).
- Mandatory Empanelment: Must be empanelled with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) or the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) .
- Experience: Must have a minimum of Three Years of experience in geriatric care training with any State or Central Government.
- Infrastructure: Must possess necessary equipment, lab facilities, and have liaison with medical institutions for OJT.
- Placement Record: Must have a proven track record of placing trainees and must submit a declaration committing to mandatory placement.
- Clean Record: The organization must not be blacklisted by any government authority and should have no pending criminal proceedings against its proprietors/directors.
7. Selection Criteria
The evaluation will follow a three-stage process:
- Technical Evaluation (1st Stage): Scrutiny of eligibility documents and compliance with tender requirements. Non-compliance leads to outright rejection.
- Presentation (2nd Stage): Qualified bidders may be called for a presentation after the technical evaluation.
- Financial Evaluation (3rd Stage): The Least Cost Selection Method will be used. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder (L1) among the technically qualified applicants. In case of a tie, the bidder with more experience in geriatric care training will be preferred.
8. Empanelment Procedure
This is a one-time selection process for a specific training program, not a standing empanelment. Successful bidders will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Social Welfare Department for the FY 2025-26/2026-27. The onboarding of the partner will be carried forward to the next financial year, subject to fund availability from the Government of India.
9. Eligible Beneficiaries
Trainees for this program will be beneficiaries identified from across all districts of Uttarakhand, including both plains and hilly areas. The selection and mobilization of candidates will be a key responsibility of the selected Training Partner.
10. Total Target and Job Role
- Job Role: Geriatric Caregiver (Institutional Home care)
- QP Code: HSS/Q6002 (NSQF Level 4)
- Target: The batch size is not fixed and will be determined based on the per-unit cost and budget availability from the Government of India.
11. Course Duration
The training program is structured as follows:
- Total Duration: 3 Months (minimum 480 hours).
- Additional Period: 15 days for the mobilization of candidates.
- Mode: Residential (including theory, practicals, and OJT).
12. Funding and Payment Conditions
Payment is subject to the availability of funds from the Government of India. The agreed amount will be released based on the following milestone-linked schedule:
| Milestone | Payment | Documents Required |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Payment | 15% (1st Installment) | Approval of training centre & list of mobilized candidates. |
| After 15 Days of Batch | 50% (2nd Installment) | Submission of batch report, activity details, attendance, pictures, and bills. |
| On Completion | 35% (3rd Installment) | Submission of final training report, documentation, and student assessment reports. |
| On Placement | 20% (4th Installment) | Submission of proof of placement of students as committed. |
Note: All payments are subject to TDS and GST deductions as per applicable laws.
13. Performance Security
The successful bidder will have to deposit a Performance Security amounting to 3% of the contract value. This must be in the form of a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) or Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) from a scheduled bank in Uttarakhand, valid until the completion of the training program.
14. Mode and Address for Submission
- Mode of Submission: Bids must be submitted online through the two-bid system (Technical and Financial bids separately) on the portal https://uktenders.gov.in/.
- Address for Offline Queries/Delivery: The complete address for any physical correspondence or pre-bid query meeting is:Director, Social Welfare Department, Maanpur Purab, Rampur Road, Haldwani, Near Dainik Jagran/Amarujala Press, Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Phone: 05946-297051
Email: directorsocialwelfare@gmail.com
15. Other Important Terms and Conditions
- Validity of Bid: The bid must remain valid for 90 days from the date of submission.
- Blacklisting: Submission of forged documents or any misrepresentation will lead to the outright rejection of the bid and possible blacklisting.
- Training Norms: The training must strictly comply with the budget cost norms and curriculum prescribed by NISD.
- Monitoring: The Social Welfare Department reserves the right to conduct surprise visits to inspect the training program, lab equipment, and other facilities.
- Termination: The department has the right to terminate the MoU if any violations are found during the course of the training program and recover payments made.
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