Employability Skills Training Programme E-Tender

Tender at a Glance

Item	Details
1. State	Andhra Pradesh
2. Issuing Authority	The Registrar, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati
3. Title of Tender/RFP	Online (e-Tender) for Training Programme on Employability Skills
4. Value of the Tender	Not explicitly stated; bidders to quote
5. Tender Fee	Transaction fee of 0.03% of estimated contract value + GST, payable online to M/s APTS, Vijayawada
6. EMD	1% of quoted price via online transfer to University account
7. Last Date	31st March 2026, 4:00 PM
8. Time of Submission	On or before 31st March 2026, 4:00 PM
9. Mode of Submission	Online only via www.apeprocurement.gov.in
10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI	DOWNLOAD TENDER Available on e-procurement platform from 12th March 2026, 5:00 PM to 31st March 2026, 3:00 PM

Introduction

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati, a women’s university, has released this e-Tender (EOI/RFP) to invite proposals from eligible and experienced training partners. The objective is to design and deliver a comprehensive Employability Skills Training Programme for its students. The university seeks to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by enhancing the job-readiness of its students.

Objective

The primary objective is to equip students with essential soft skills, verbal ability, reasoning, and aptitude required to succeed in placement drives and their professional careers. The training aims to prepare students for the competitive job market by improving their communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Key Dates

Event	Date and Time
Bid Document Downloading Start Date	12th March 2026, 5:00 PM
Bid Document Downloading End Date	31st March 2026, 3:00 PM
Last Date & Time for Receipt of Bids	31st March 2026, 4:00 PM
Technical Bid Opening Date (Qualification & Eligibility Stage)	1st April 2026, 10:30 AM
Price Bid Opening Date (Financial Bid Stage)	2nd April 2026, 10:30 AM
Place of Tender Opening	Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati
Tender Inviting / Opening Authority	Registrar, SPMVV, Tirupati

EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)

Amount: 1% of the quoted price.
Mode: Online transfer to the account of “The Registrar, SPMVV”.
Account Details: Account No: 1104010018970, Punjab National Bank, Balaji Nagar, Tirupati, IFSC: PUNB0110420.
Submission: The online transfer slip must be scanned and uploaded during online bid submission. Bidders are strictly instructed to conceal/hide the EMD amount on the slip before uploading.
Refund: EMD for non-successful bidders will be returned after tender finalization.

Tender Fees (Transaction Fee)

Amount: 0.03% of the estimated contract value + applicable GST.
Payable To: The Managing Director, Andhra Pradesh Technology Services (APTS), Vijayawada.
Mode: Online payment via the “Payment Gateway Service” on the e-Procurement platform.

Scope of Work

The successful training partner is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Employability Skills programme. The scope includes:

Training Delivery: Conducting sessions on the specified modules.
Content Customization: Offering a customized training module based on student needs.
Assessments: Conducting pre-assessment and post-assessment tests to measure learning outcomes.
Trainer Deployment: Providing qualified and experienced trainers as per the eligibility criteria.
Certification: Providing certificates of completion to students.

Eligibility of Training Partners

Bidders must meet the following mandatory criteria:

Firm Registration: Valid firm registration certificate.
GST Registration: Valid GST registration.
PAN: PAN number of the firm/individual.
Experience: Proof of previous training conducted in Government/Private Institutions in the last 3 years.
Blacklisting Declaration: An undertaking on letterhead confirming the firm has not been blacklisted by any State/Central Government, PSU, or Government body in India.
Key Personnel: List of key resource persons/trainers along with their profiles.
Trainer Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 2-5 years of experience in the placement training sector.

Selection Criteria

The selection will be a two-stage process:

Technical Bid Evaluation: Bids will first be evaluated based on the eligibility documents, compliance with technical specifications (Annexure-II), and the profile of the training partner. Only bidders who are deemed technically qualified will proceed to the next stage.
Financial Bid Evaluation: The financial bids of only the technically qualified bidders will be opened and evaluated on 2nd April 2026, 10:30 AM.
Negotiation: Negotiations may be conducted with the lowest selected tenderer(s) if necessary.
Finalization: The contract will be awarded to the most suitable bidder based on the overall evaluation.

Empanelment Procedure

This is a single-tender process for a specific training programme. There is no provision for long-term empanelment in this document. The successful bidder will be awarded a contract for this specific training after:

Successful technical and financial evaluation.
Submission of original hard copies of all uploaded documents.
Verification of documents.
Execution of a formal agreement on Rs. 100/- non-judicial stamp paper.

Eligible Beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the students of Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, a women’s university. The training programme is designed to enhance their employability skills.

Total Target to be Trained

The total number of students to be trained is not specified in the document. This information is likely to be detailed in the annexures or will be discussed with the successful bidder.

Job Roles or Course or Focus Area

The focus area is a comprehensive Employability Skills Training Programme. The curriculum includes:

Module 1: Reasoning: Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Cubes & Dice, etc.
Module 2: Verbal Ability: Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc.
Module 3: Soft Skills: Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Grooming, Mock Interviews, Group Discussions, Adaptability, and Coping with change.

Duration

The training program must commence immediately after signing the contract and be completed within the specified time frame. The exact duration is not stated in the document and will likely be defined during the agreement stage.

Funding and Payment Conditions

Payment: Payment will be released by the University after successful completion of the training programs.
Inclusions: The quoted rate must be inclusive of all costs and taxes. The University will not issue statutory forms like Form C or D.
Deductions: Income Tax, GST, and other applicable taxes will be deducted from the bill as per government norms.
Security Deposit: The successful bidder must pay a Security Deposit of 4% (total 5% with EMD) at the time of agreement, which will be retained until 12 months after successful completion of the work.
Price Validity: Quoted prices are fixed and valid for the entire contract period. No requests for revision will be entertained.

Mode of Submission and Address for Submission

Mode: Online submission only. Offline bids will not be considered.
Platform: www.apeprocurement.gov.in
Process: Bidders must register on the e-procurement platform and submit their Technical and Financial bids online using their Digital Certificate.
Hard Copy Submission: After tendering, all bidders must submit attested copies of all uploaded documents along with the original EMD slip to The Registrar, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, before the scheduled date and time of the technical bid opening (i.e., before 1st April 2026, 10:30 AM). Failure to do so will result in rejection.
Address for Hard Copies: The Registrar, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati.
Contact Details: Placement Officer, 8341957519; Email: placement@spmv.ac.in

Other Terms and Conditions

Agreement: The successful bidder must execute an agreement on a Rs. 100/- non-judicial stamp paper.
Penalty: The University reserves the right to impose penalties, forfeit the security deposit, and blacklist the firm for non-performance or breach of contract.
Sub-contracting: Sub-contracting is not permitted.
Bid Validity: Bids must remain valid for 6 months from the bid opening date.
Jurisdiction: Any legal dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of civil courts in Tirupati District only.
Right to Reject: The Registrar reserves the right to reject any or all tenders without assigning any reason.
Termination: The University reserves the right to terminate or modify the contract without advance notice.
Trainers’ Conduct: No hospitality, TA/DA will be provided to trainers. They must follow university etiquette. Accommodation can be arranged on payment by the trainer.
Payment Delay: The University holds no responsibility for delays in payment due to audit objections.

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