| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| State | PAN India |
| Issuing Authority | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India |
| Title of Tender/RFP | Request for Proposal for Empanelment (RFPFE) of Agencies for Event Management and Awareness Programmes for Skill Development Training |
| Value of Tender | Not applicable (empanelment without immediate financial commitment) |
| Tender Fee | NIL |
| EMD | Not required – Bid Securing Declaration (BSD) to be submitted instead |
| Last Date of Submission | 22 June 2026 |
| Time of Submission | 1600 hrs (4:00 PM) |
| Mode of Submission | Online via Central Public Procurement Portal (eprocure.gov.in) |
| Download Tender/EOI | Available at eprocure.gov.in (free download) (Recommended) OR VIEW RFP FROM HERE (Optional) |
Detailed Summary of RFPFE Document
1. Objective
MSDE seeks to empanel 4–5 agencies for event management and awareness programmes to promote skill development schemes across India. Empanelment is for two years, extendable by one more year on satisfactory performance.
2. Eligibility Criteria (Minimum – Mandatory)
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Legal Entity | Company under Companies Act 1956/2013 OR LLP under LLP Act 2008 |
| Registration | PAN, GST, Registration Certificate |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years (as on 31 March 2026); central ministry experience preferred |
| Turnover | Average ₹25 crore or more in last 3 financial years (2022–23 to 2024–25) |
| Office in Delhi NCR | Must have OR submit affidavit to establish within 2 weeks of empanelment |
| Net Worth | Positive net worth of at least ₹2 crore |
| Blacklisting | Not blacklisted/debarred by any govt dept/PSU in last 3 years |
| Manpower | Minimum 10 full-time employees (EPF/ESIC registration required) |
| Geographical Reach | Work experience in at least 20 districts; +1 mark per additional district |
3. Scope of Work (Illustrative)
- Event Logistics & Management (venue, AV, hospitality, job fairs)
- Media & IEC Campaigns (brochures, kits, banners, roadshows)
- Creative Production (videos, ads, animation)
- Outdoor Branding (hoardings, LED vans, graffiti)
- Performing Arts (Nukkad Natak, flash mobs, cultural shows)
- Digital Dissemination (social media, SMS alerts, website content)
4. Technical Evaluation (100 Marks – 70% weightage)
| Parameter | Max Marks |
|---|---|
| Relevant Experience in Govt/PSU campaigns (₹20 crore single order OR 2 orders of ₹10 crore each) | 25 |
| Creative Capability & Innovative Ideas (past samples + new ideas) | 20 |
| Geographical Presence (Delhi NCR office + districts covered) | 15 |
| Financial Strength (turnover ₹25 crore + additional ₹1 crore = +1 mark) | 25 |
| Manpower & Expertise (10 staff + additional 2 = +1 mark) | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Qualifying marks: Minimum 70% (70 marks). Only top 4–5 scoring agencies empanelled.
5. Financial Bid
Not required at empanelment stage.
Financial bids will be invited later via Limited Tender Enquiry (LTE) for specific events using:
- QCBS (70:30) – for creative/design events
- LCS (L-1) – for standardized/repetitive work
6. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- No monetary EMD – instead submit Bid Securing Declaration (BSD) valid for 225 days (180 days bid validity + 45 days).
7. Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) – Two-Tier
| Tier | Amount | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Master Empanelment PBG | ₹5,00,000 (fixed) | 60 days beyond 2-year empanelment |
| Event-Specific PBG | 3%–5% of work order value | 60 days beyond event completion |
8. Key Dates
| Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-bid query submission | 04 June 2026, up to 1600 hrs |
| Pre-bid meeting | 05 June 2026, 1400 hrs at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Last date of submission | 22 June 2026, 1600 hrs |
| Technical Bid opening | 24 June 2026, 1630 hrs |
9. Payment Terms
- No advance payment
- Payment after work completion & acceptance, via electronic transfer
- GST payable as applicable
10. Penalty & Termination
- Liquidated damages: Up to 10% of specific event work order value
- Termination for corruption, false statements, conflict of interest, poor quality services, insolvency
11. Force Majeure
Includes Acts of God, pandemics, govt restrictions, natural calamities.
Does NOT include insufficiency of funds or manpower.
12. Arbitration & Jurisdiction
- Arbitration under Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
- Venue: New Delhi
- Courts at New Delhi have jurisdiction
13. Important Clauses
- Copyright: All materials produced belong to MSDE.
- No plagiarism/copyright violation – agency fully responsible.
- No bid modification after submission deadline.
- Bid validity: 180 days from last submission date.
- Right to reject: MSDE can reject any/all proposals without assigning reason.
14. Documents to Submit
Pre-Qualification Bid:
- Cover letter (Annexure-III)
- Company registration, GST, PAN
- Office address in NCR Delhi OR affidavit
- CA certificate for turnover
- Declaration of no blacklisting
- Undertaking to provide qualified team
Technical Bid:
- Brief on profile & track record
- List of major clients
- Sample materials (IEC, creatives, videos, etc. with work orders)
- Manpower details (EPF/ESIC, list of employees)
15. Post-Empanelment Work Allocation
MSDE will issue LTE to empanelled agencies. Two methods:
- QCBS (70:30) – for creative events (presentation + financial bid)
- LCS (L-1) – for standardized items (lowest financial bid wins)
16. Important Notes
- No tender fee
- No financial bid at empanelment stage
- Pre-bid meeting available for clarifications
- All updates only on eprocure.gov.in
- Bids to be submitted online only on CPPP portal
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