Quick Overview

1. Introduction

COEP Technological University, Pune, a unitary public university of the Government of Maharashtra, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Empanelement of Training Partners Agencies (Tender ID: 2026_DTEDM_1309470_1). This initiative is in accordance with the Government Resolution dated 13 March 2026, which authorizes Government Departments to entrust training, skill development, capacity building, awareness generation, orientation programmes, and related assignments to COEP Technological University.

Through this tender process, the University proposes to empanel competent and experienced Training Partner Agencies/Organizations to execute training and allied assignments received from various Government Departments, Offices, Local Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, and other organizations. This is a strategic EOI for skill development training that creates a panel of qualified training partners who may be engaged as and when training-related assignments are received.

The RFP has been amended via a corrigendum dated 25 June 2026, extending the submission deadline to 30 October 2026 and revising the technical evaluation marks. This skill RFP presents a significant opportunity for agencies specializing in vocational training, capacity building, research, and consultancy services.

2. Objective

The primary objective of this skill development tender is to create a panel of qualified Training Partners who can be engaged by COEP Technological University to deliver training and allied services to target groups identified by Government Departments. The empaneled agencies shall be responsible for providing training to Government Employees, Students, Youth, Candidates, Beneficiaries, and Other Stakeholders in accordance with the scope and requirements of respective assignments.

This new skill tender aims to establish a robust network of training partners capable of conducting diverse programmes including skill development, capacity building, research studies, consultancy assignments, and management advisory services across Maharashtra and potentially across India.

3. Key Dates and Timelines

4. Tender Fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

5. Scope of Work

The selected agency/institute shall provide training, research, consultancy, capacity building, and allied professional services through COEP University in accordance with the Government Resolution dated 13 March 2026. The broad scope includes:

1. Training Programmes: Conduct training programmes, workshops, seminars, orientation programmes, refresher courses, and capacity-building activities for Government officials and stakeholders.
2. Content Development: Preparation of training modules, study material, manuals, presentations, digital content, and related documentation for various assignments.
3. Research and Studies: Undertaking research studies, surveys, data collection, policy analysis, impact assessment, feasibility studies, benchmarking studies, and evaluation assignments.
4. Management Consultancy: Providing advisory services related to administration, governance, planning, finance, project management, institutional development, monitoring, and implementation support.
5. Human Resource Deployment: Deployment of qualified trainers, subject matter experts, consultants, researchers, coordinators, and support personnel as per project requirements.
6. Training Delivery Modes: Organizing online, offline, and hybrid training programmes including logistical, technical, and administrative support.
7. Reporting: Submission of periodic progress reports, training reports, assessment reports, utilization details, feedback analysis, and final project reports within stipulated timelines.
8. Coordination: Coordination with COEP University, Government Departments, and other stakeholders for effective execution and completion of assignments.
9. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with applicable Government Resolutions, policies, statutory provisions, confidentiality requirements, and quality standards.
10. Logistics Management: Making arrangements for accommodation, food, stationery, training materials, and other logistics required for residential or non-residential training programmes (subject to prior University approval).

6. Training Areas and Focus Domains

The empaneled agency shall have expertise in conducting the following types of offline/online training programmes/courses:

Core Training Categories

• Short Term Training Courses
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Programmes
• NSQF Aligned Training Courses
• Sector Skill Council (SSC) Training Courses
• NSDC Affiliated Training Courses
• DGCA Approved Training Courses
• Vocational Training Courses
• Industry-Oriented Skill Development Programmes
• Employment Linked Skill Training Programmes
• Entrepreneurship Development Programmes

Soft Skills and Professional Development

• Soft Skills Training
• Personality Development Training
• Behavioral Skills Training
• Communication Skills Training
• Interview Preparation & Employability Skills Training
• Workplace Ethics & Professionalism Training
• Leadership & Team Building Training
• Spoken English & Grooming Training
• Time Management & Stress Management Training
• Customer Service & Interpersonal Skills Training
• Corporate Readiness & Workplace Behavior Training
• Digital Literacy & Professional Etiquette Training

Technical Training

• Computer Training
• Futuristic Technology Training

Note: Bidders shall submit a separate list clearly specifying training programmes, sectors, and skill areas for which they possess necessary expertise, infrastructure, and resource persons.

7. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Basic Eligibility

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Demonstrated capability for end-to-end assignment execution including planning, content development, execution, coordination, reporting, and documentation.
• Necessary infrastructure for conducting online, offline, and hybrid programmes.
• Capacity to conduct training programmes across all districts of Maharashtra.
• Compliance with statutory requirements including PAN, GST, professional tax, labour laws, etc.
• Services free from conflict of interest.

8. Eligible Beneficiaries

The empaneled Training Partners shall provide training and allied services to target groups identified by the concerned Government Department, including but not limited to:

• Government Employees
• Students
• Youth
• Candidates
• Beneficiaries
• Other Stakeholders

The scope of empanelement covers the entire State of Maharashtra and, if required, any location within India as directed by the University/concerned authority.

9. Total Target to be Trained

The total number of candidates to be trained is not specified in the RFP as this is an empanelement tender. Specific assignment-wise targets shall be determined based on the requirements received from Government Departments. Empaneled agencies shall be engaged on a need basis for various training programmes as and when assignments are received.

10. Job Roles / Courses / Focus Areas

The empaneled agencies shall have expertise in the following focus areas:

Training Types

• Short Term Training Courses
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Programmes
• NSQF Aligned Training Courses
• Sector Skill Council (SSC) Training Courses
• NSDC Affiliated Training Courses
• DGCA Approved Training Courses
• Vocational Training Courses
• Industry-Oriented Skill Development Programmes
• Employment Linked Skill Training Programmes
• Entrepreneurship Development Programmes

Skill Areas

• Soft Skills and Personality Development
• Communication Skills and Interview Preparation
• Leadership and Team Building
• Spoken English and Grooming
• Digital Literacy and Computer Training
• Futuristic Technology Training
• Workplace Ethics and Professionalism
• Time Management and Stress Management
• Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills

Professional Services

• Research Studies and Surveys
• Policy Analysis and Impact Assessment
• Management Consultancy
• Capacity Building
• Monitoring and Evaluation

11. Selection Criteria and Evaluation Process

Evaluation Process Overview

Step 1: Preliminary Examination

• Scrutiny for completeness of submission, eligibility, statutory registrations, required documents, declarations, and compliance with RFP requirements.

Step 2: Pre-Qualification Evaluation

• Verification of legal status, relevant experience, technical capability, infrastructure, manpower, financial capability, and past performance.

Step 3: Technical Evaluation (Part A – 50 Marks)

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Part A: 35 Marks

Step 4: Technical Presentation (Part B – 50 Marks)

• Organization capability
• Key human resources and team structure
• Infrastructure and operational capability
• Methodology, execution approach, quality assurance
• Past performance and client feedback
• Presentation/interaction before evaluation committee

Total: 100 Marks

12. Empanelment Procedure

1. Submission of Technical Bid: Bidders submit Technical Bid with all required documents in one envelope through the e-tendering portal.
2. Preliminary Examination: Evaluation Committee scrutinizes submissions for completeness, eligibility, and compliance.
3. Pre-Qualification Evaluation: Assessment of bidder’s eligibility, capability, experience, and suitability.
4. Technical Evaluation: Scoring based on technical parameters (Part A). Only bidders securing minimum 35 marks qualify for Part B.
5. Presentation/Interaction: Shortlisted applicants invited for presentation before the evaluation committee.
6. Document Verification: Verification of submitted work orders, completion certificates, client references, statutory documents, and credentials.
7. Empanelment: Technically qualified institutes/agencies are empaneled and registered on the continuous panel maintained by COEP University.
8. Notification: Successful bidders notified through Letter of Award (LoA), Work Order, or Empanelment Letter.

Important: Empanelment does not guarantee allocation of work. Specific assignments shall be awarded based on nature of work, domain expertise, availability, performance, project requirements, and approval of competent authority.

13. Duration, Funding, and Payment Conditions

Duration

• Empanelment Period: Not explicitly specified; valid until panel is updated or terminated by COEP University.
• Bid Validity: 180 days from the date of opening of bids.

Funding

• Funding for training programmes shall come from the concerned Government Department/Office that assigns the work to COEP University.
• Payment to training partner agency shall be released only after the University receives the corresponding funds from the concerned office/Government authority.

Payment Conditions

1. No Financial Bid at Empanelment Stage: Only Technical Bid is required at the time of empanelement. Commercial/Financial Bid shall not be submitted at this stage.
2. Assignment-Specific Financial Bids: Upon receipt of work assignment from Government, the University shall invite empaneled agencies to submit work-specific financial proposals by filling Commercial Bid (BOQ).
3. Payment Release: Payment shall be released only after University receives funds from concerned authority.
4. Payment Terms: Payment terms and conditions shall be decided separately for each assignment/work order, depending upon nature of work and requirements of concerned Office/Department/Government Authority/Client Organization.
5. Rate Validity: Rates quoted and accepted shall remain firm and valid throughout the initial contract period and any approved extension. No revision, escalation, or enhancement shall be entertained.

14. Mode of Submission

Online Submission Process

1. Portal: Complete bidding process is online through Maharashtra Government’s e-Tendering Portal.
2. Envelope System: One Envelope containing:
   • Technical Documents
   • Annexures (Bidder Information, Pre-Qualification Compliance, Non-Blacklisting Affidavit, Experts Details)
3. Document Format: All documents to be uploaded in PDF format.
4. No Commercial Information: Technical bid must not contain any commercial items/prices. If commercial information is present, tenderer reserves right to reject the bid.
5. Resubmission Allowed: Bidders may resubmit bids any number of times before submission deadline. System shall consider only the last bid submitted.
6. Withdrawal: Bids can be withdrawn before submission deadline. Withdrawal after deadline and before bid validity period expires may lead to forfeiture of Bid Security.
7. Language: All correspondence, proposals, and related documents must be in English only.

15. Address for Submission

Online Submission Only: Maharashtra e-Tendering Portal

Physical Address for Correspondence:

The Registrar,
COEP Technological University, Pune
Wellesley Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005
Maharashtra, India

Contact Person for Queries:

Dr. P. K. Deshmukh
Coordinator Non-IT Projects
and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
COEP Technological University, Pune
Official Email: Coordinator.nonit@coeptech.ac.in

Note: All communication regarding clarifications shall be made available on the Maharashtra Government’s e-Tender Site. Queries submitted post-deadline or not adhering to prescribed format may not be responded to.

16. Other Terms and Conditions

16.1 Performance Bank Guarantee

• Within 7 days of issue of Letter of Award, successful bidder shall furnish Performance Security.
• Amount: 2% of Contract Price.
• Valid up to 30 days after completion of all contractual obligations.
• Forms accepted: Demand Draft/Fixed Deposit Receipt from any commercial bank in India, or online payment.

16.2 Confidentiality and Secrecy

• All documents, data, and information furnished by tenderer are confidential and shall remain property of tenderer.
• Breach of confidentiality may result in termination, removal from empanelement, forfeiture of security deposit, and legal action.
• Official Secrets Act, 1923 applicable if contract is marked as “Secret”.

16.3 Corrupt and Fraudulent Practices

• “Corrupt practice” means offering/giving/receiving/soliciting anything of value to influence action of tenderer official.
• “Fraudulent practice” means representation of facts to influence contract action to detriment of tenderer’s interests.
• Violation may lead to termination, legal action, recovery of liquidated damages, and blacklisting.

16.4 Resolution of Disputes

• Amicable Settlement: Project Implementation Committee headed by head of tenderer shall be forum for amicable settlement.
• Arbitration: If not settled amicably, dispute shall be referred to Arbitral Tribunal under (Indian) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

16.5 Jurisdiction

• Contract governed by Laws of India.
• Courts at Pune, Maharashtra shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

16.6 Property Rights

• All reports, studies, documents, training materials, data, and deliverables prepared during assignment become sole property of COEP Technological University, Pune and/or concerned Government Department.
• All intellectual property rights vest with COEP Technological University, Pune.
• Bidder/agency shall indemnify COEP Technological University against any claims of infringement.

16.7 Right to Terminate/Reject

• COEP Technological University, Pune reserves right to terminate, cancel, suspend, modify, or withdraw RFP process at any stage without assigning any reason and without incurring liability.
• Right to reject any or all bids, wholly or partly.
• RFP does not constitute commitment, assurance, or representation that process will result in award of contract.

16.8 Consortium Participation

• Consortium/Joint Venture participation is allowed.
• One member shall be designated as lead member.
• All consortium members shall be jointly and severally responsible.

16.9 Taxes and Duties

• Agency shall fully familiarize themselves about applicable domestic taxes (GST, Income Tax, duties, fees, levies, etc.) on amount payable.
• Bidder/Agency/personnel shall pay such domestic taxes, duties, fees, and other impositions levied under applicable law.

16.10 Compliance Requirements

• Bidder shall confirm unconditional acceptance of full responsibility for completion of job and executing scope of work.
• Bidder shall be sole point of contact for all purposes of Contract.
• Bidder should not be involved in any litigation that may impact delivery of services.

16.11 Performance Evaluation

• COEP University reserves right to evaluate performance of empaneled institutes/agencies periodically.
• May continue, suspend, or remove institute/agency from panel based on performance, compliance, or project requirements.

17. Document Checklist

Bidders must submit the following documents:

1. Annexure 1: Bidder’s Information Form
2. Annexure 2: Pre-Qualification/Eligibility Criteria Compliance
3. Annexure 3: Affidavit for Non-Blacklisting
4. Annexure 4: Experts Details (qualification, experience, willingness to work, employee type)

Supporting Documents Required:

• Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
• GST Registration Certificate
• PAN Card
• Shop Act License Certificate
• CA Certificate or Audited Balance Sheets (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)
• Government Work Orders/Agreements (training-related projects worth ₹200 Lakh)
• Proof of Office in Pune (Leave and License Agreement or valid proof)
• Expert Details with qualifications and experience
• Tender Fee Payment Proof
• EMD Payment Proof or MSME/Startup Exemption Certificate
• Authorization Certificate for Authorized Signatory
• Undertaking regarding litigation/conflict of interest

18. Corrigendum/Amendment Summary

Date of Amendment: 25 June 2026

Key Changes:

Submission Deadline Extended to: 30 October 2026

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. This corrigendum forms an integral part of the original tender document.

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