Selection of Professional Agency for Life Skills & Employability Skills Training in Govt ITIs, Odisha | EOI for Skill Development Training

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Summary of RFP/EOI: DTE&T Odisha Life Skills & Employability Skills Training

1. Introduction

The Directorate of Technical Education and Training (DTE&T), Odisha, under the Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha, has released this Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a Professional Agency for imparting Life Skills and Employability Skills Training in Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. This initiative aims to enhance the soft skills, communicative abilities, and overall professional readiness of ITI trainees to meet current industry demands. The program also includes a unique “Make ITI Play” component to promote kinesthetic skills and teamwork through sports. This is a key EOI for Skill Development Training under the ‘Skilled-in-Odisha’ mission.

2. Objective of the Proposal

The primary objectives of this skill RFP are to:

• Equip ITI graduates with appropriate Life Skills including Employability Skills to complement their domain (hard) skills.
• Revamp and deliver the NCVT Employability Skills curriculum, extending it to 110 hours in the first year and an additional 70 hours in the second year for two-year trades.
• Deploy dedicated Change Leaders (for general employability) and Sports Change Leaders (for sports-led life skills) across government ITIs.
• Utilize sports as a medium to cultivate teamwork, leadership, discipline, and resilience (Kinesthetic Intelligence).
• Increase enrolment of girls and PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups), decrease dropout rates, increase pass percentages, and improve placements.

3. Key Dates (Bid Calendar)

4. Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

• Tender / Bid Processing Fee: A non-refundable amount of INR 11,800/- (Rupees Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred only) inclusive of 18% GST. Payment is online via the e-procurement portal.
• EMD: A refundable amount of INR 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only). The EMD of unsuccessful bidders will be refunded after the selection process. The successful bidder’s EMD will be released upon submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) and signing of the contract. The EMD is liable to be forfeited in case of bid withdrawal, false information, or failure to sign the contract.

5. Scope of Work (Services to be Provided)

The selected agency is required to:

• Deploy Resources: Recruit, train, and deploy 105 Change Leaders (for Life & Employability Skills) and 30 Sports Change Leaders across various Government ITIs in Odisha (Annexure III provides a tentative list of 69+ ITIs).
• Curriculum Delivery: Deliver 110 hours of revised Employability Skills training to first-year students and 70 hours of Life Skills training to second-year students (for two-year trades) and last six months for one-year trades.
• Content Development: Develop e-content, training curriculum, and a Program Implementation Plan for DTE&T approval. Utilize existing ITI infrastructure like communications labs and smart classrooms.
• Assessment & Certification: Conduct summative assessment and certification of students beyond the NCVT/SCVT assessment.
• Reporting & Monitoring: Submit monthly progress reports to ITI Principals and quarterly reports to DTE&T. Ensure biometric-based attendance of deployed trainers.
• Sports Integration: Sports Change Leaders will organize structured sports activities to develop kinesthetic skills, scout talent, and foster a culture of active participation.

6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners (Bidders)

To be eligible for this new skill tender, the bidder must fulfill all the following:

• Registration: Legally registered entity in India (Company under Companies Act 2013 or LLP under LLP Act 2008). Consortiums, JVs, or sub-contracting are not permitted.
• Operational History: Minimum 10 years of continuous operation in Life Skills and Employability Skills Training in India.
• Financial Capacity: Average annual turnover of at least INR 50 Crore from Life Skills and Employability Skills Training services in the last three financial years (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).
• Past Experience: Prior experience in undertaking Life Skills and Employability Skills training assignments under Central/State Government schemes, including at least one project of INR 5.00 Crore in the last five financial years.
• Blacklisting: Must not be blacklisted by any Central/State Government or PSU in India.

7. Selection Criteria (QCBS Method)

The evaluation follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with an 80:20 weightage (Technical: Financial). Only bidders scoring a minimum of 70 marks out of 100 in the technical evaluation qualify for the financial round.

Technical Evaluation Criteria (100 Marks):

1. Experience of the Bidder (40 Marks): For projects >INR 5 Cr (25 marks) and projects in ITIs/Technical Institutions >INR 3 Cr (15 marks).
2. Financial Capacity (15 Marks): Based on average annual turnover from consultancy services (INR 50 Cr to >150 Cr).
3. Team Experience – Trainer Profile (15 Marks): Based on qualifications, certifications, and experience of proposed trainers.
4. Presentation (30 Marks): On approach & methodology, training plan, and case studies.

Financial Evaluation (20 Marks): The lowest evaluated financial bid (Fm) receives the maximum score (100). Final combined score (S) = (Technical Score x 80%) + (Financial Score x 20%).

8. Empanelment Procedure & Contract Award

• Pre-Qualification: Preliminary check of eligibility documents.
• Technical Evaluation: Evaluation based on the 100-mark criteria and technical presentation.
• Financial Evaluation: Opening of financial bids of technically qualified bidders (min 70 marks).
• Award: Letter of Award (LoA) issued to the highest combined scorer. The selected bidder must sign the contract within 15 days and submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3% of the contract value.
• Contract Duration: 2 years, with a right to extend for another 2 years (on an annual renewal basis) at mutually agreed rates.

9. Eligible Beneficiaries

• Primary Target: Trainees (students) enrolled in Government ITIs across Odisha.
• Special Focus: Girls, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), and youth needing holistic development including kinesthetic skills.
• Total Resources to be Deployed: 135 trainers (105 Change Leaders + 30 Sports Change Leaders), covering trainees across all 1st and 2nd year trades in the listed ITIs.

10. Total Target to be Trained & Job Roles / Focus Area

• Total Target: Not specified as a trainee number, but the scope covers all trainees across 105 Change Leader positions (each covering one or more ITIs) and 30 Sports Change Leader positions across the state’s government ITI ecosystem.
• Job Roles / Course / Focus Area:
  • Life Skills: Behavioral skills, communication, English literacy, IT literacy, entrepreneurship, occupational safety, labour welfare legislation, quality management.
  • Employability Skills: Digital skills (online payments, MS Office), interview preparation, resume building, customer interaction, financial literacy.
  • Sports for Development: Kinesthetic intelligence, teamwork, leadership, talent development, and “Make ITI Play” initiative.

11. Duration of the Program

• Project Duration: 2 years (24 months) from the date of contract effectiveness.
• Training Hours: 110 hours (1st year) + 70 hours (2nd year for two-year trades) / last six months for one-year trades.

12. Funding & Payment Conditions

• Payment Schedule: 100% of the annual fee is paid in equal monthly installments (over 24 months) subject to submission and approval of monthly progress reports.
• Penalty Clause: A penalty of 1% per month (max 10% of contract value) for delays.
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): 3% of contract value from a scheduled commercial bank, valid for contract period + 3 months.
• Limitation of Liability: Aggregate liability of the selected bidder is limited to the total fees received under the contract.

13. Mode of Submission & Address

• Mode of Submission: Online (e-tender only). No offline or physical copies will be accepted.
• Website: www.tendersodisha.gov.in (e-procurement portal).
• Submission Deadline: 17.06.2026 by 5:00 PM (IST). Server time is the final authority.
• Address for Communication: Director, Directorate of Technical Education and Training (DTE&T) Odisha, Killa Maidan, Buxi Bazar, Cuttack-753001. Email: dtetodisha.procurement@gmail.com

14. Other Key Terms & Conditions

• Validity of Proposal: 180 days from the date of technical bid opening.
• Legal Jurisdiction: Hon’ble High Court of Odisha at Cuttack and Civil Courts at Bhubaneswar.
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): All documents, reports, and e-content prepared by the agency will be the sole property of DTE&T, Odisha.
• Confidentiality: The agency must maintain strict confidentiality of all information.
• Force Majeure: Applicable for events beyond control (natural disasters, war, etc.), with provision for contract termination if delay persists beyond one month.
• Right to Reject: DTE&T reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.
• Digital Submission Mandate: Bidders must have a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) registered on the e-procurement portal. Documents must be in PDF format and the “Freeze Bid” button must be clicked to complete submission.

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