SUMMARY OF RFP (Top Par)

Introduction

The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) has issued this Expression of Interest (EOI) to invite eligible industry partners associated with the Tourism & Hospitality Sector. The purpose is to undertake skill development interventions under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0. The EOI aligns with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). THSC aims to identify industry-driven proposals that address the demand for skilled manpower across hotels, restaurants, QSRs, housekeeping, front office operations, travel and tourism, catering, and allied occupations.

Objective

The primary objective is to invite proposals for two specific components:

1. Short-Term Training (STT): Skill development training for eligible candidates in notified Tourism & Hospitality job roles.
2. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Assessment, recognition, and certification of individuals with existing skills and work experience in relevant occupations.
   The goal is to demonstrate genuine industry demand, appropriate implementation arrangements, and the capacity to support training, assessment, and certification.

Key Dates

• Publication Date: 23 October 2026
• Last Date for Submission: 10 November 2026
  (Note: The document does not specify a separate last date for pre-bid queries.)

Scope of Work

The proposed interventions must fulfil the following requirements:

1. Industry Demand: Proposals must be supported by demonstrated demand for skilled manpower or a requirement for recognition/certification of existing workers.
2. Industry Association: Applicants must identify the specific industry partner, establishment, employer, hotel chain, restaurant, or tourism enterprise associated with the intervention.
3. Training Arrangements: For STT, applicants must indicate proposed infrastructure (industry premises, training centres, etc.). For RPL, specify candidate identification, mobilisation, assessment, and certification arrangements.
4. District-wise Proposal: Proposals must specify the State, District, location, job role, intervention type (STT/RPL), and target numbers.
5. Evidence: Provide supporting documentation like Letters of Intent (LOIs) or workforce requirements.
6. Eligible Job Roles: Interventions must map to approved Tourism & Hospitality qualifications under PMKVY 4.0.
7. Implementation Capacity: Demonstrate capacity to arrange infrastructure, trainers, assessors, candidate mobilisation, and placement linkages.
8. Regulatory Compliance: Must comply with all PMKVY 4.0 guidelines and MSDE/NSDC directions.

Eligibility of Training Partners

Eligible applicants are Industry Partners in the Tourism & Hospitality Sector. They must demonstrate:

• Genuine industry demand.
• Appropriate implementation arrangements.
• The capacity to support training, assessment, certification, and other project requirements.
• Compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be scrutinised based on:

• Suitability against applicable requirements.
• Demonstrated industry demand.
• Geographical coverage.
• Eligibility of the applicant and proposed job roles.
• Availability of funds and targets.
• Applicable directions and priorities of MSDE/NSDC.
  THSC reserves the right to recommend, modify, consolidate, or decline any proposal.

Empanelment Procedure

Submission of an EOI does not guarantee approval, sanction, empanelment, or allocation of targets. THSC will scrutinise proposals and forward/recommend suitable ones to MSDE/NSDC or the competent authority. Target allocation is subject to approval, availability of targets/budget, and compliance with PMKVY 4.0 guidelines. Formal authorisation will be communicated separately.

Eligible Beneficiaries

• For STT: Eligible candidates seeking skill development training in Tourism & Hospitality job roles.
• For RPL: Individuals possessing prior skills, knowledge, and work experience in relevant occupations.

Total Target to be Trained

Not Specified. The total target is not defined in the EOI. Applicants are required to propose their own target numbers in the Demand Template (Excel) and the Proposal Template (Word) for the year 2027.

Job Roles or Course or Focus Area

Job roles must be selected from the list of approved PMKVY 4.0 qualifications. The focus areas include:

• Hotels and Restaurants
• Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs)
• Food and Beverage Services
• Housekeeping
• Front Office Operations
• Travel and Tourism
• Catering
• Other eligible allied occupations.

Funding and Payment Conditions

• Funding: The project financials must be outlined in the Proposal Template, including Total Project Cost, CSR/Industry Contribution, Fee from Candidates, and the Fund Request from MSDE under PMKVY.
• Conditions: This EOI is not a financial commitment or guarantee of funding. THSC is not responsible for any costs incurred by applicants in anticipation of approval. Any activity under PMKVY 4.0 shall be undertaken only after formal authorisation and fund allocation.

Mode of Submission and Address

• Mode: Email.
• Email ID: vaibhav.verma@thsc.in
• Format: Prescribed Proposal Template (Word) and Demand Template (Excel) along with supporting documents.

Other Terms and Conditions

1. No Guarantee: Submission does not guarantee target allocation.
2. No Contractual Commitment: The EOI is an invitation for proposals, not a contract or work order.
3. Compliance: All proposals are subject to prevailing PMKVY 4.0 guidelines.
4. Right to Amend: THSC reserves the right to extend, suspend, or modify the EOI.
5. Accuracy: Applicants must ensure all information is accurate and supported by documents.
6. Commencement: Applicants must not commence training or incur expenditure until formal approval is received.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This post contains a summary generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for informational purposes only. SKILLSPEDIA.IN is an independent private platform and is not affiliated with any  government agency or tender authority. Document Access: For user convenience, we may provide access to tender documents sourced from publicly available official platforms. We do not host or claim ownership of any official documents. Users are strongly advised to refer to the official tender website for the most accurate and updated version. Updates & Corrigendum: Tender Authorities may issue updates or corrigendums at any time, which may not be reflected here. User Responsibility: Applicants must independently verify all details, eligibility, and updates from the official source before applying. We provide guidance only and accept no liability for any discrepancies, errors, or outdated information.