Key Information at a Glance

1. Introduction

The Ministry of MSME, Government of India, has launched the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) program with support from the World Bank. This program aims to strengthen the MSME ecosystem, improve market access, and enhance competitiveness. The Government of Karnataka is actively implementing RAMP to foster inclusive growth within its MSME sector. The Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), the nodal agency for skill development in the state, has been entrusted with executing a crucial component of this program: a Vocational Sector-specific training program for employees of micro-enterprises .

This EOI for Skill Development Training is issued to empanel private Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) to deliver this large-scale upskilling initiative across the state . KSDC serves as the umbrella body for all skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood initiatives of the State Government.

2. Objective

The primary objective of this skill tender is to empanel qualified and experienced training partners to conduct short-term, sector-specific upskilling programs . The program aims to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of employees working in micro-enterprises across Karnataka. By bridging critical skill gaps in technical, entrepreneurship, and soft skills, the initiative seeks to empower the workforce and strengthen the state’s MSME sector. This aligns with the broader goals of the RAMP programme to improve access to markets and credit, and strengthen institutions .

3. Scope of Work

The selected Vocational Training Providers (VTPs) will have a comprehensive scope of work as per KSDC guidelines, which includes:

• Registration: Officially register as a Training Partner on the skill mission portal under the CMKKY scheme .
• Skill Assessment: Undertake assessment of skill requirements and training needs of micro-enterprise employees in identified districts and sectors .
• Curriculum Alignment: Customize training curricula and job roles to meet specific enterprise requirements, adhering to CMKKY guidelines .
• Candidate Mobilization: Mobilize and select candidates with support from the client .
• Training Delivery: Provide high-quality training in a conducive environment, including necessary infrastructure, equipment, and qualified trainers .
• Trainer Certification: Ensure all trainers obtain Training of Trainers (ToT) certification within two months of the work order .
• Assessment & Certification: Ensure timely assessment and certification processes in coordination with KSDC .
• Compliance: Maintain biometric attendance, integrate CCTV surveillance as per specifications, and adhere to all reporting and monitoring procedures .
• Post-Training Support: Provide handholding support and facilitate convergence with other relevant schemes .

4. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

To apply for this EOI for Skill Development Training, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria :

• Operational History: Must have been in operation for at least the last 3 years.
• Past Experience: Must have prior experience in providing skill training to a cumulative total of at least 30,000 candidates (through STT/RPL) in the past 3 years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).
• Financial Standing: The average turnover for the last three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25) must be at least INR 2.5 Crores.
• Certifications: Must possess a valid Udyam Certificate, ISO Certificate, and documented SOPs for training programs. Must also have its own Learning Management System (LMS).
• Affiliation: Must be an NSDC or KSDC Training Partner for a minimum of 3 years, including the year 2024-25.
• Infrastructure: Must have a minimum of 20 Training Centres across Karnataka.
• Human Resources: Must have a minimum of 30 ToT certified trainers.

5. Selection Criteria

The selection of VTPs will be a two-stage process based on a 100-mark system :

• Stage 1: Technical Evaluation (80 Marks)
  • This stage evaluates the applicant’s eligibility criteria, assigning marks for years of operation (10), average turnover (10), possession of LMS (5), SOPs (5), past experience in training candidates (10), duration as NSDC/KSDC TP (10), number of training centers (15), and number of ToT certified trainers (15).
  • Applicants must score a minimum of 65 out of 80 marks to qualify for the next stage.
• Stage 2: Technical Presentation (20 Marks)
  • Eligible bidders will be invited for a technical presentation.
  • The final qualification requires a cumulative score of 75 out of 100 marks.

The final allocation of targets will be at the discretion of the nodal department based on the scores obtained .

6. Empanelment Procedure

The process for empanelment is as follows :

1. Submission: Submission of proposal online via the KPPP portal by the last date.
2. Technical Evaluation: Evaluation of submitted documents against the eligibility criteria.
3. Technical Presentation: Shortlisted applicants are invited for a technical presentation.
4. Final Selection: Final selection based on combined technical and presentation scores.
5. Registration: Selected VTPs will be registered on the skill mission portal as Training Partners.

KSDC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning any reason .

7. Eligible Beneficiaries

Applicable to any candidate of Karnataka domicile who :

• Preference is given to Employees of Micro Enterprises of Karnataka.
• Possesses an Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked bank account.
• Fulfills the minimum educational and qualification requirements defined by the respective Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) for the identified job roles.

8. Total Target to be Trained

The Government of Karnataka aims to train 40,000 employees of identified Micro Enterprises over two years (2025-26 and 2026-27) under the RPL component of this program . The target is derived from the overall state skill target of skilling 1.88 crore youth by 2030.

9. Job Roles or Course / Focus Area

The training program is designed for multiple manufacturing sub-sectors, including :

• Food Processing
• Automobile
• Textiles
• Apparel
• Jewellery
• Furniture
• Chemicals
• Plumbing
• Capital Goods
• Allied sectors

The training will cover 18 training hours of theory, practical sessions, and on-the-job training. The training will be customized based on the assessment of skill gaps and job role requirements for the micro-enterprises.

10. Duration

• Training Duration: Minimum of 3 Days (6 Hours Each). Total 18 hours of training per course .
• Batch Size: 25 Employees of Micro Enterprises .
• Project Duration: The program is planned for two years (2025-26 and 2026-27).

11. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Payment Terms: Payment to Training Providers will be made in full on successful completion of assessment and certification .
• Accreditation Fees: An accreditation fee of INR 10,000/- will be paid per job role .
• Funding Source: The funding is under the World Bank-supported RAMP programme, with the Government of India supporting the overall scheme.

12. Mode of Submission and Address for Submission

• Mode of Submission: The proposal must be submitted online through the E-Procurement Portal / Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPPP) of the Government of Karnataka. Physical submissions are not accepted .
• Address for Correspondence: Karnataka Skill Development Corporation, Head Office, 3rd Floor, Kaushalya Bhavana, Dairy Circle, Bengaluru – 560029.
• Contact Person: Executive Director, KSDC and Tender Inviting Authority.
• Email IDs: ed3ksdc@gmail.com; md.ksdc@karnataka.gov.in; ad2.skill25@gmail.com .

13. Other Terms and Conditions

• Governing Law: The Empanelment Process shall be governed by the laws of India, and the Courts at Bangalore shall have exclusive jurisdiction .
• Confidentiality: KSDC will treat all information submitted as part of the Bid in confidence.
• Termination: The KSDC, at its discretion, can terminate the empanelment of a VTP earlier than the expiry of one year in the event of failure to perform as per contract deliverables .
• Force Majeure: The successful applicant shall not be liable for default if the delay is the result of an event of Force Majeure .
• General Terms: The final number of TP selected, target allocation, and the right to amend or withdraw the EOI are at the sole discretion of KSDC .
• Compliance: Implementation, monitoring, reporting, and payment terms shall be governed as per the CMKKY Guidelines & Common Cost Norms Notification issued by MSDE, Govt. of India .

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