Key Information at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Gujarat |
| 2. Issuing Authority | Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Gujarat |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | Expression of Interest (EoI) for Imparting Foreign Language Training at Government ITIs in a PPP Mode |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Not specified (The EoI is for empanelment; financial terms will be determined later based on the free seats offered) |
| 5. Tender Fee | Not Applicable |
| 6. EMD (Security Deposit) | ₹25,000 per language course (to be submitted after shortlisting, not with the EoI) |
| 7. Last Date | 2nd April 2026 |
| 8. Time of Submission | 18:00 pm |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Offline: By courier, speed post, or in person (by hand) in a sealed envelope |
| 10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD EOI |
Introduction
The Government of Gujarat, through the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET), operates a network of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to enhance the employability of its youth. Recognizing the increasing demand for skilled Indian manpower in international job markets, particularly in countries like Japan, Germany, Russia, and Arabic-speaking nations, the DET has issued this Expression of Interest (EoI) . The primary goal is to identify and empanel competent training partners to introduce structured foreign language programs. This initiative aims to integrate technical skills with language proficiency, significantly boosting the global employability of ITI students and other individuals in Gujarat. This EoI for Skill Development Training is a strategic move to create a sustainable and scalable framework for international workforce mobility.
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Objective
The strategic objective of this EoI is to identify and empanel experienced institutions for imparting foreign language training to ITI students and the public. The specific objectives are to:
- Develop a globally competitive skilled workforce by complementing technical skills with foreign language proficiency.
- Enable ITI students to acquire recognized international language certifications like JLPT, CEFR/Goethe, TORFL, and Arabic proficiency standards.
- Enhance the preparedness of ITI graduates for overseas employment, bilateral skill mobility programs, and international apprenticeships.
- Establish a standardized, scalable, and sustainable foreign language training framework across Government ITIs in Gujarat.
Key Dates
- Date of Issue: 18th March 2026
- Pre-EoI Submission Meeting: 27th March 2026
- Last Date for EoI Submission: 02nd April 2026 (18:00 pm)
- Eligibility Presentations: 06th April 2026 (11:00 am)
- Final Selection Date: 10th April 2026
- Submission of Security Deposit (Latest by): 17th April 2026
- Issuance of Work Order: 20th April 2026
EMD / Security Deposit
The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is referred to as a Security Deposit. It is ₹25,000 per language course. This deposit is to be submitted within 7 working days of shortlisting by the selected partner, not at the time of EoI submission. If a selected partner withdraws, this deposit will be forfeited. For multiple language classes, multiple security deposits need to be submitted. The deposit can be in the form of a Demand Draft (DD) or a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG).
Tender Fee
There is no tender fee for this EoI.
Scope of Work
The shortlisted PPP partner will be responsible for designing and delivering foreign language training at designated Government ITIs across Gujarat. The training will be conducted in online, offline, or blended mode (with a minimum of 10% offline). The partner must provide:
- Curriculum and study materials aligned with international standards.
- Qualified and experienced language trainers.
- Internal assessments and facilitation for international certification exams.
- Placement support wherever possible.
- Maintenance of student attendance and periodic progress reports.
The PPP partnership will be for an initial duration of 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility conditions:
- Legal Status: Must be a registered Trust, Society, Company, LLP, or Government/Semi-Government Organization.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in foreign language training.
- Financial Capacity: Minimum annual turnover of ₹1 Crore (CA-certified copy required).
- Human Resources: Must have qualified language trainers available for the language(s) they are applying for.
Selection Criteria
The selection process is a two-stage process:
- Eligibility Screening: Shortlisting based on the capability and experience defined in the eligibility criteria. Shortlisted agencies may be called for a presentation.
- Final Selection: The final selection will be based on the ‘percentage of free slots’ offered for ITI students (current or past) against the proposed batch size.
- Minimum Batch Size: 30
- Minimum Free Slots: 20% of the batch size. Offers with less than 20% will be rejected.
- Award: The party offering the highest percentage of free slots will be awarded the work order.
Empanelment Procedure
- Submission: Interested agencies submit their EoI response in the prescribed format (Annexure 2) by the deadline.
- Evaluation: DET evaluates submissions based on eligibility criteria.
- Presentation: Eligible agencies may be called for a presentation.
- Final Selection: The agency offering the highest percentage of free seats for ITI students is selected.
- Security Deposit: The selected agency submits a security deposit of ₹25,000 per language course.
- Work Order: DET issues the work order to finalize the partnership.
Eligible Beneficiaries
The training program is designed for a mix of students:
- Current ITI students
- Former ITI students (alumni)
- Private individuals (public at large) who are willing to pay for the course.
Total Target to be Trained
The EoI does not specify a fixed number of beneficiaries to be trained. The intake will be determined by the batch size proposed by the training partner (minimum 30) and the number of batches run over the 3-year partnership period. The training will be conducted across 10 Government ITIs, each with a specified intake capacity.
Job Roles or Course / Focus Area
The focus is on providing proficiency in four specific foreign languages. The training is designed to be industry-relevant, focusing on workplace communication, technical vocabulary, and cultural orientation. The languages and frameworks are:
- Japanese Language: JLPT N5 / N4 levels; focus on workplace and shop-floor communication.
- German Language: CEFR A1 / A2 levels (Goethe-Institut aligned); focus on technical vocabulary and safety instructions.
- Arabic Language: Basic/Elementary (CEFR A1 equivalent); focus on spoken Arabic and cultural orientation.
- Russian Language: TORFL Basic Level (A1-A2 equivalent); focus on industrial vocabulary and safety terms.
Duration
The tentative duration for each language course is:
- Japanese: 120-150 hours
- German: 120-160 hours
- Arabic: 100-140 hours
- Russian: 120-150 hours
Funding and Payment Conditions
The financial model is based on the “free seats” concept for ITI students.
- For ITI Students (Current & Former): A certain percentage of seats (minimum 20%, with the final percentage to be bid) will be provided free of cost by the training partner.
- For Private Students: The partner can enroll private individuals and charge them fees. The fee structure is not specified in the EoI and will be determined by the partner.
- DET’s Contribution: The DET will provide rent-free classrooms, electricity, maintenance, security, and coordination support. No direct funding or payment from DET to the partner is mentioned in this EoI.
Mode of Submission and Address for Submission
All EoI responses, along with attachments, must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
- Mode: By courier, speed post, or by hand.
- Address:
Director,
Directorate of Employment and Training (DET),
Government of Gujarat,
Block No. 1, 3rd Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan,
Gandhinagar – 382010, Gujarat, India. - Important: If submitting by hand, a receiving must be taken from the inward branch, duly signed and stamped.
Other Terms and Conditions
- Separate Submission: A separate EoI must be submitted for each language and for each ITI.
- No Commitment: The EoI is a strategic planning exercise and does not constitute any financial or contractual commitment. DET reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EoIs without assigning any reason.
- Mobilization Period: The selected partner must mobilize within 45 days from the date of the work order.
- Trainer Deployment: The partner must deploy qualified language trainers. A list must be provided in the EoI.
- Non-Blacklisting: The applicant must provide a self-declaration that they have not been blacklisted by any government body.
- Conflict of Interest: A declaration of no conflict of interest with DET or the Government of Gujarat is required.
- Forfeiture of Security Deposit: The security deposit will be forfeited if the selected partner withdraws after selection.
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