Detailed Summary of RFP: Evaluation of Training Programmes of NIESBUD

Key Information at a Glance

1. Background

NIESBUD (National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. The institute is mandated to promote entrepreneurship and small business development through training, consultancy, research, and policy advocacy.

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Key Statistics:

• Trained over 16.91 lakh participants (including 5,600+ international participants from 145+ countries)
• Conducted more than 61,000 training programmes
• Head Office: Noida (Sector 62), Uttar Pradesh
• Regional Centre: Dehradun
• 21 Extension Centres across India (operating from NSTIs in Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Goa, Howrah, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kanpur, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Noida, Panipat, Patna, Raipur, Shimla, Vadodara, and Visakhapatnam)

The RFP is being re-floated following the incorporation of the Pre-Contract Integrity Pact and certain procedural modifications.

2. Objectives of the Study

The primary objectives of the third-party evaluation are to:

1. Assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of NIESBUD’s training programmes
2. Analyse impact on participants including:
   • Capacity building
   • Entrepreneurial ventures established
   • Employment generated
   • Income upliftment
   • Access to finance and markets
3. Evaluate inclusiveness across gender, regions, and socio-economic categories
4. Identify implementation gaps, challenges, and best practices
5. Provide evidence-based recommendations for strengthening programme design, delivery, and scalability
6. Undertake peer benchmarking with EDII, Ahmedabad
7. Assess alignment with international standards and global best practices

3. Scope of Work

Coverage of Programmes

The evaluation will cover all major programme categories conducted during the last three financial years (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25):

1. Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP)
2. Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
3. Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programme (ESDP)
4. Management Development Programme (MDP)
5. Training of Trainers (ToT)
6. Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
7. Training Programme for Banking Correspondents (IIBF)

Schemes Implemented (Last 3 FYs)

• SANKALP
• JSS ToT & EDP
• DGT ToT for ITI Trainers
• STRIVE
• PM-JANMAN
• PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
• YUVA 2.0
• NBCFDC/NSFDC
• DGR
• RAMP

Methodology Requirements

Mixed Method Approach integrating:

• Quantitative and qualitative research tools
• Face-to-face field surveys with questionnaires/interview schedules
• In-depth interviews, case studies, and focus group discussions
• Multi-stage stratified sampling design

Sample Size Requirements:

Geographical Coverage: All States/UTs where programmes have been organized

Data Collection Mode:

• 60% Face-to-Face
• 40% Online/Telephonic

Social Inclusion Requirements:

• Gender: Minimum 30% women
• SC: Minimum 10%
• ST: Minimum 5% (or proportional to actual participation, whichever is higher)

Qualitative Data:

• Minimum 1,000 face-to-face in-depth interviews with photographs and videos
• Covering entrepreneurial journey of beneficiaries (success/failure reasons)

Peer Benchmarking: Comparison with EDII, Ahmedabad, and assessment against international standards

4. Eligibility Criteria

5. Selection Methodology (QCBS Basis)

Technical Bid Evaluation (70% Weightage)

Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60 out of 100

Financial Evaluation (30% Weightage)

• Lowest Financial Quote (L1) assigned score of 100
• Formula: Financial Score = (L1/Financial Quote of Bidder) × 100
• Only technically qualified bidders (≥60 marks) will have financial bids opened

Final Combined Score

Combined Score = (0.7 × Technical Score) + (0.3 × Financial Score)

• Highest combined score (H1) recommended for award
• Tie-breaker: Higher technical score preferred

6. Financial Bid Details

• Lump sum amount to be quoted (all-inclusive)
• Excluding applicable taxes
• Including all expenses for collection, compilation, analysis, translation, printing, secretarial expenses, etc.
• Validity: Minimum 4 months from last date of submission
• Figures vs. Words: Amount in words will be taken as final in case of discrepancy

7. Key Dates

8. Deliverables & Timelines

Total Duration: 6 months from signing of agreement

9. Payment Terms (Milestone-Based)

Note: Payments against invoices with statutory deductions as per Government norms.

10. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) & Performance Security

EMD: ₹50,000

• Form: Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque/FDR/Bank Guarantee in favour of “Director, NIESBUD” payable at Noida
• Validity: 45 days beyond bid validity period (120 days)
• Exemption: MSME/NSIC/DPIIT recognized Startups (with valid documentary proof)
• Forfeiture: If bidder withdraws/modifies bid during validity period or fails to sign contract/furnish Performance Security
• Refund: Without interest after tender finalization (within 30 days)

Note for Previous Bidders: Bidders who submitted bids against earlier RFP (02.03.2026) need not submit fresh EMD; can upload copy of previous DD.

Performance Security

• Amount: 10% of total contract value
• Form: Bank Guarantee
• Submission: Within 15 days of award of contract
• Validity: 60 days beyond contract completion period

Bid Security

• NIESBUD is not assigning any bid security
• Withdrawal/modification during validity period may result in 2-year debarment from NIESBUD bids and circulation to other Central Government Bodies

11. Important Instructions to Applicants

1. Submission: Only online through CPP Portal (www.eprocure.gov.in)
2. No physical bids will be accepted
3. Bid Validity: 120 days from last date of submission
4. Joint Ventures: Allowed; communications/payments to Principal Institute only
5. Conflict of Interest: Must be disclosed
6. Pre-Contract Integrity Pact: Mandatory to be signed
7. Intellectual Property: All data, reports, tools remain NIESBUD’s exclusive property
8. Confidentiality: Agency cannot share/publish findings without written permission

12. Penalties & Termination

Penalty for Delay

• Rate: 2% of total contract cost per month of delay (beyond grace period)
• Grace Period: Maximum 1 month (at Competent Authority’s discretion)

Termination Grounds

• Insolvency/compulsory liquidation
• Submission of false statements
• Conflict of interest
• Failure to provide quality services
• Breach of contract terms

Jurisdiction

• Courts at Delhi/Noida

13. Important Attachments/Annexures

The RFP includes:

1. Annexure A: Details of training programmes (last 3 FYs) with programme-wise data
2. Format 1: Covering Letter for Technical Proposal
3. Format 2: Research Detail Sheet
4. Technical Bid Format
5. Financial Bid Format
6. Pre-Contract Integrity Pact (to be signed and submitted)

14. Key Points to Note

Important Changes in Re-floated RFP

1. Pre-Contract Integrity Pact incorporated
2. Certain procedural modifications made
3. Bidders from previous RFP (02.03.2026) must submit fresh bids but can use existing EMD
4. Virtual participation option available for Pre-Bid Meeting

Key Compliance Requirements

1. Minimum 60 marks in technical evaluation to qualify
2. 5% sample size minimum (20,224 respondents)
3. All States/UTs to be covered
4. 30% women, 10% SC, 5% ST representation
5. 60% face-to-face data collection
6. 1,000+ in-depth interviews with photos/videos
7. Peer benchmarking with EDII mandatory
8. 6-month completion timeline

Critical Success Factors

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale multi-state surveys
• Strong research methodology with mixed methods
• Capable project team with relevant expertise
• Competitive financial proposal
• Clear understanding of entrepreneurship development sector

15. Contact Information

Issuing Authority: Director, NIESBUD

Address: NIESBUD, Institutional Area, A-23, Sector-62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Email for Queries: director.niesbud@niesbud.gov.in

Website: www.niesbud.nic.in | www.eprocure.gov.in

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