Empanelment of Training Partners for PwD & Transgender Skill Development | BSDM Bihar RFP 2026

Tender Summary (At a Glance)

Comprehensive RFP / EOI Summary

1. Introduction

The Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM), under the Youth, Employment and Skill Development Department, Government of Bihar, has released this Request for Proposal (RFP) to empanel experienced Training Partners (TPs). The goal is to implement an employment-linked Domain Skill Development Program specifically targeting Persons with Disabilities (PwD) , Divyangjan, and Transgender candidates across the state. This initiative falls under the overall framework of BSDM to create a robust skill development ecosystem in Bihar.

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2. Objective

The primary objectives of this skill RFP are:

• To empanel reputed Training Partners with proven experience in running government-sponsored skill programs.
• To provide quality, industry-relevant skill training that leads to sustainable wage or self-employment for PwD and Transgender candidates.
• To create an effective ecosystem for domain skilling, including mobilization, training, assessment, certification, and placement.
• To leverage standardized processes and ICT-enabled monitoring through BSDM’s central portal.

3. Key Dates & Timeline

4. Tender / Document Fee & EMD

• Document Fee (non-refundable): ₹5,000/-
• Tender Processing Fee: ₹590/-
• EMD: Not applicable (No price discovery; this is a Single Bid System).
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PG): 5% of the total value of the work order, to be submitted within 15 days of work order issuance.

5. Scope of Work for Training Partners

The empaneled TP will be responsible for the complete training cycle:

• Mobilization & Pre-Counseling: Awareness creation, one-on-one counseling, psychometric tests, and expectation setting for candidates and parents.
• Registration & Enrollment: Collecting and verifying documents of eligible candidates.
• Training Delivery: Conducting training as per SSC/NCVET-approved modules, using GPS-enabled biometric attendance, ensuring adequate infrastructure (CCTV, labs, power backup, etc.).
• Assessment & Certification: Facilitating third-party assessments and certification as per BSDM norms.
• Placement: Ensuring minimum 50% placement (wage or self-employment) of certified candidates within 3 months of result declaration, with wages not below minimum wage.
• Post-Placement Tracking: 1-year tracking, including uploading pay slips or bank statements for placed candidates.

6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

To apply for this EOI for Skill Development Training, the organization must meet all criteria:

7. Selection Criteria (Technical Evaluation)

Total Technical Score: 100 Marks. Qualifying Marks: 70 out of 100.

8. Empanelment Procedure

1. Online Submission: Bidders submit proposals via e-Proc portal with all Tech forms and annexures.
2. BSDM Technical Evaluation: Proposals scored out of 100; those with ≥70 marks are empaneled.
3. List Publication: BSDM publishes empaneled TP list on its portal.
4. Department-Level Technical Presentation: Empaneled TPs present before the concerned department (max 5 minutes, 50 marks, need ≥70% to qualify).
5. Target Allocation: Department allocates districts, sectors, job roles, and training targets based on presentation performance, LoI strength, and BSDM score.
6. MoU & PG Submission: TP signs separate MoU with each department and submits 5% Performance Bank Guarantee.

9. Eligible Beneficiaries

• Target Group: Person with Disability (PwD) / Differently abled / Divyangjan and Transgender candidates.
• Age Group: 15 – 59 years (or as per scheme/QP norms).
• Social Inclusion Mandates: Focus on Women, SC/ST, and Minority categories as per department mandates.

10. Total Target to be Trained

• Not specified in the RFP. The RFP is for empanelment, not a fixed target. Targets will be allocated by the concerned department based on requirements, TP performance, and available budget. TPs must have LoIs for at least 300 candidates, but final allocation may vary.

11. Job Roles / Courses / Focus Area

Two distinct lists are provided:

For PwD Candidates (12 Job Roles):

• Trainer – Persons with Disability
• Data Entry Operator (Divyangjan)
• Assistant-Plant care taker (Gardner)
• PwD Assistive Aids Repair Technician
• Solar Desiccation Assistant
• Sewing Machine Operator
• Retail Merchandiser
• Hospitality Associate
• Food & Beverage Service Associate
• Operator – Computer Application and Assistive Technology, etc.

For Transgender Candidates (21 Job Roles):

• Self Employed Tailor
• Junior Beauty Therapist, Beautician, Hair Dresser, Professional Makeup Artist, Nail Technician
• Back Office Associate, Accounts Assistant
• Small Food Business Operator
• Digital Marketing Assistant
• IT Customer Care Executive
• Receptionist, Security Guard
• Make-Up Artist, Hairdresser
• Retail Sales Executive
• Multi Task Attendant (Facility Management), etc.

12. Training Duration

• As per NSQF/QP norms specified by SSC/NCVET.
• Short-term courses (minimum 200 hours; courses less than 200 hours offered on case-to-case basis).
• Minimum 6 hours of training per day for residential programs.

13. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Training Cost per hour (3 categories): ₹49.0, ₹42.0, ₹35.1 per candidate (before portal fee deduction of ₹0.50).
• Payment Milestones:
  • 30% after completion of 1/3rd duration (80% attendance).
  • 30% after passing final assessment (for certified candidates).
  • 20% after 50% of certified candidates are placed.
  • 20% after 12-month tracking completed.
• Incentives: Placement incentive (₹3000-5000 per placed candidate), career progression (₹5000 for salary ≥₹15,000/month), post-placement support (₹1500-3000/month).
• Stipend & Other Costs: Stipend for severely disadvantaged groups (e.g., beggars: ₹100/day); boarding/lodging (₹220-375/day); one-time transportation (up to ₹1000/₹5000).
• Note: Payments made within 30 days of invoice; interest 0.5%/month for delay.

14. Mode of Submission & Address

• Mode: 100% Online via e-Procurement portal.
• Portal URL: https://www.eproc2.bihar.gov.in
• Offline bids not accepted.
• Required Digital Signature: Class II/III DSC (with signing + encryption).
• Physical Address for Communication (not for bid submission):
  Mission Director, Bihar Skill Development Mission
  A-Wing, 5th Floor, Niyojan Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna-800001
  Email: md.bsdmbihar@gmail.com

15. Other Key Terms & Conditions

• Empanelment Period: 3 years, with annual performance evaluation.
• Prohibition on Subcontracting/Franchising: Not allowed; violation leads to cancellation and debarment.
• CCTV Mandate: All training centers must have functional CCTV with 15-day storage and provide live view-only access to BSDM.
• Batch Size: Minimum 20, Maximum 40 candidates.
• Placement Mandate: Minimum 50% placement of certified candidates (wage or self-employment).
• Grading of Centers: Grade A (>75% placement) gets preference; Grade C (<50% placement) gets no further work.
• Termination: BSDM can terminate for default (false claims, poor performance), insolvency, or convenience with 30 days’ notice.
• Dispute Resolution: Arbitration at Patna under Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
• Blacklisting: Corrupt/fraudulent practices lead to blacklisting and debarment from future bids.
• Force Majeure: Standard clause; BSDM decides eventualities.
• Jurisdiction: Patna Courts.

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