Tender/EOI Snapshot
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Issuing Authority | Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, Government of Bihar |
| Title of Tender/RFP | Establishing and Operating Residential Special Training Centres/Schools for Rescued Child Labour (6-14 Years) |
| Value of the Tender | Not Disclosed (Grants-in-aid basis) |
| Tender Fee | NIL |
| EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | ₹ 3,50,000 per centre applied for (in the form of a Demand Draft) |
| Last Date of Submission | February 25, 2026 |
| Time of Submission | 3:00 PM |
| Mode of Submission | Physical (Sealed envelope by Courier / Speed Post) |
| DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD RFP Click Here to Download RFP Document (Link to official website) |
Detailed Summary of RFP: Residential Special Training Centres in Bihar
1. Introduction
The Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting sealed bids from eligible Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The objective is to establish and operate Residential Special Training Centres/Schools for rescued child labourers. These centres aim to provide care, formal education, and skill training to children rescued from work, preventing them from re-entering the workforce. This is a significant new skill tender focusing on rehabilitation through education and vocational training.
2. Objective
The primary objective of this skill RFP is to provide permanent residential facilities to rescued child labourers (aged 6-14 years, Bihar domicile) until they turn 18. The programme aims to:
- Provide a safe environment and wean children away from vulnerable situations.
- Impart basic and bridge course education (via National Open School or formal schooling).
- Facilitate vocational training and skill development in areas of the child’s interest post-18 years of age.
- Reintegrate children into the mainstream community and family, ensuring they do not return to labour.
3. Key Dates
- RFP Issue Date: 03rd February 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Bids: 25th February 2026 up to 3:00 PM
- Technical Bid Opening Date: 25th February 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Bid Validity Period: 180 days from the last date of submission.
4. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- Amount: ₹ 3,50,000 (Rupees Three Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) per centre applied for.
- An organization can apply for multiple centres (Patna, Gayaji, Nawada, Nalanda, Banka, Sitamarhi & Jamui).
- Mode: A separate Demand Draft for each district from a scheduled bank in favour of Secretary, Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, payable at Patna.
- Forfeiture: EMD will be forfeited if the bidder withdraws the bid during the validity period or if the successful bidder fails to submit the Performance Guarantee within 30 days of the award.
5. Tender Fees
- Tender Fee: There is no mention of a tender procurement fee in the document. The RFP document is available for download on the official website.
6. Scope of Work
The selected NGO (Training Partner) will be responsible for:
- Infrastructure Setup: Creating suitable infrastructure (either on hired or own premises) with a minimum carpet area of 12,000 sq. ft., including kitchens, toilets, and well-ventilated open space.
- Centre Operation: Operating a Residential Special Training Centre/School for at least 100 rescued child labourers.
- Manpower Deployment: Hiring qualified staff including a Project Coordinator, Counsellor, Social Workers, Educators, cooks, and security guards.
- Education & Training: Providing bridge education, linking children to the National Open School (NOS), and arranging vocational training through local ITIs or government-sponsored programmes.
- Care & Support: Ensuring 24×7 care, including food (minimum 3000 cal/day), clothing, medical check-ups, and counselling.
- Monitoring: Maintaining day and night attendance (biometric/CCTV) and preparing Individual Care Plans for each child.
7. Eligibility of Training Partners
To apply for this EOI for Skill Development Training, NGOs must meet the following criteria:
- Registration: Must be registered on or before 31.03.2015 (under Societies Act, 1860 or similar) and registered on the NGO Darpan Portal.
- Financial Turnover: Minimum annual turnover of ₹ 500 Lakhs in each of the last three financial years (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).
- Relevant Experience: Out of the total turnover, at least ₹ 50 Lakhs per year must be from running Residential Training Centres/Schools/Educational Institutions.
- Track Record: Must have experience running a minimum of two (2) Residential Centres in the last three years, each with more than 50 students.
- Domain Expertise: Must possess at least 3 years of experience working in the area of child labour and working children.
- Consortiums/Joint Ventures are not allowed.
8. Selection Criteria
The selection process follows a two-envelope system:
- Stage 1 (Technical Bid): Evaluation based on eligibility, experience, and the submitted Approach & Methodology (A&M) document.
- Stage 2 (Financial Bid): Only the financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened. The selection for each district will be based on the Least Cost Method (L1 – lowest monthly quote).
- Qualified bidders may be required to make a presentation to the committee.
9. Empanelment Procedure
- NGOs must submit proposals for specific districts.
- Successful NGOs will receive a Letter of Award (LOA).
- Upon receiving the LOA, the NGO must submit a Performance Guarantee (PG) of ₹ 7,00,000 per centre (valid for 36 months) within 30 days and sign the agreement.
- The centre is allotted for a period of 3 years, extendable based on annual performance reviews.
10. Eligible Beneficiaries
- Rescued child labourers.
- Age group: 6 to 14 years at the time of admission.
- Must be domiciles of Bihar, rescued either inside or outside the state.
- Children can stay in the centre until a maximum age of 18 years.
11. Total Target to be Trained
- Per Centre: Minimum of 100 rescued child labourers.
- Total Centres: 7 (One each in Patna, Gayaji, Nawada, Nalanda, Banka, Sitamarhi & Jamui).
- Total Target: 700 Children (approximately).
12. Job Roles / Course / Focus Area
The focus is on rehabilitation through a mix of formal and informal education:
- Bridge Education: Mainstreaming into formal education.
- Open Schooling: Linkage with the National Open School Programme (NOSP).
- Vocational Training: Tie-ups with Government-sponsored domain skill training institutes or ITIs for trades of the child’s choice.
- Life Skills: Personality enhancement, communication, computer knowledge, and counselling.
13. Duration
- Project Duration: 3 years from the date of opening the school.
- Performance Review: Annual review, with the first review conducted in the 9th month.
14. Funding and Payment Conditions
- Grant Type: Single-year grants paid quarterly.
- First Installment: Advance payment of 3 months’ budgeted outlay against a Bank Guarantee valid for 12 months.
- Subsequent Payments: Paid within one week of the quarter’s end upon submission of a utilization certificate based on the actual number of children residing.
- Cost Escalation: A maximum escalation of 5% per annum is permissible based on mutual agreement and performance.
- Skill Training Costs: The department will bear the cost of domain skill training for children after they turn 18.
15. Mode of Submission and Address for Submission
- Mode: The proposal must be submitted physically via Courier or Speed Post.
- System: Two-envelope system (Technical Bid in Envelope-I, Financial Bid in Envelope-II) placed inside a super sealed envelope.
- Super Envelope Superscription: “Proposal for Establishing and Operating Residential Special Training Centre/ School for Rescued Child Labour between the age group of 6-14 Years” along with RFP Ref. No. and Name of the Organization.
- Submission Address:Secretary,
Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department,
Government of Bihar,
C- Wing, 2nd Floor, Niyojan Bhawan,
Near Income Tax round about,
Patna – 800001
16. Other Terms and Conditions
- Non-Transferable: The selected NGO must operate the centre themselves; sub-contracting is not allowed.
- Safety: The organization must maintain CCTV, biometric attendance, and appropriate safety measures.
- Blacklisting: An affidavit is required stating the organization is not blacklisted by any government agency.
- Data Maintenance: Electronic data of each child must be maintained in the Child Labour Tracking System (CLTS).
- Right to Reject: The department reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal or cancel the entire RFP without assigning any reason.
- Jurisdiction: All disputes are subject to the courts at Patna, Bihar only.
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