EOI at a Glance
| Headline | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | PAN India |
| 2. Issuing Authority | Institute of Leadership Development (ILD), Jaipur |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Advance Knowledge Partner |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Not mentioned |
| 5. Tender Fee | INR 5,00,000 + 18% GST (Non-refundable) |
| 6. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | Not mentioned (The ₹5 Lakh fee is a processing fee, not an EMD) |
| 7. Last Date | 11-07-2026 |
| 8. Time of Submission | 4.00 pm |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Hard Copy |
| 10. Download Tender/EOI | VIEW EOI |
Detailed Summary of the EOI
1. Objective
The Institute of Leadership Development (ILD), Jaipur, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible organizations. The goal is to select and empanel an “Advance Knowledge Partner” to promote, manage, and execute integrated higher education and skill development initiatives. The selected partner will work with ILD to implement these programs.
2. Applicant Eligibility Criteria (Threshold Requirements)
To be considered, an applicant organization must meet strict criteria as of the date of submission. Key requirements are:
- Legal Status & Affiliations:
- Must be a legally registered Non-Profit Organization (NPO) in India.
- Must possess a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) .
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) valid affiliations/accreditations from recognized bodies, of which five (5) must be from UGC/Government Councils.
- Must possess a minimum of fifteen (15) courses, with five (5) being full-time UGC/Government Council approved courses.
- Infrastructure & Footprint:
- Must have a Pan-India presence.
- Must own a minimum of four (4) permanent infrastructure centers.
- Must possess a minimum of twenty-five (25) acres of land in its name/possession.
- Financial Standing & Track Record:
- Must have a minimum cumulative turnover of INR 10 Crore in the last five (5) financial years.
- Must have at least ten (10) years of continuous work experience in frontline education and skilling.
- Training Track Record & Capacity:
- Must have trained a minimum of 3 Lakh (300,000) candidates in the last five (5) years.
- Must have trained a minimum of 2,000 candidates in UGC-approved full-time courses within the last ten (10) years.
- Must have active, documented partnerships with the industry.
- Government Advisory Experience:
- Must have prior experience acting as a Program Management Unit (PMU) or a designated Knowledge Partner with any State or Central Government entity.
3. Provisions for Consortiums
- Allowed: Yes, consortiums are permitted but must apply through a legally registered Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Composition: The SPV must have a minimum of three (3) shareholders, all of whom must be NPOs.
- Eligibility: For eligibility criteria like affiliations and numbers, the individual figures of the member organizations will be considered. At least 75% of the shareholders must be individually affiliated with UGC/Government Councils/Skill Councils.
- Liability: All shareholders will be jointly and severally liable for the project’s execution.
4. Required Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit a detailed matrix of documents, including:
- Registration certificates, UGC affiliation letters, and Skill Council empanelment copies.
- Title deeds/lease agreements for owned centers and land (25 acres).
- Audited financial statements and CA certificates for turnover proof.
- Completion certificates or work orders for training metrics and PMU/Knowledge Partner experience.
- Valid MoUs with industry partners.
- For consortiums: Incorporation Certificate of the Section 8 company, Memorandum of Association (MoA), and Articles of Association (AoA) showing shareholder details.
5. Fees and Evaluation Process
- Processing Fee: A non-refundable fee of INR 5 Lakhs + 18% GST is applicable and must be paid to the bank account provided.
- Final Evaluation: The final selection will be based on a presentation to be held at the ILD campus in Jaipur. The exact date is not specified in the document.
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