Summary: EOI for Empanelment of Training Agencies by UPSAICL
1. Introduction
The Uttar Pradesh State Agro Industrial Corporation Limited (UPSAICL), a Government of Uttar Pradesh undertaking established in 1967, is promoting agro-industrial and rural development. Through this Expression of Interest (EOI), UPSAICL aims to empanel experienced and credible Training Agencies, Societies, and NGOs to provide implementation support for training, capacity building, and community mobilization programs for farmers and rural communities across Uttar Pradesh.
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2. Objective
The primary objective of this EOI is to create a pool of pre-qualified and technically proficient Training Partners. These empanelled agencies will be entrusted with the responsibility of designing and delivering high-quality, outcome-based training programs in agriculture and allied sectors to enhance the skills and capacities of farmers in Uttar Pradesh.
3. Key Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start Date of EOI Submission | October 8, 2025, at 12:00 Hrs |
| Last Date for Pre-Proposal Queries | October 15, 2025 |
| Last Date for EOI Submission | October 31, 2025, by 15:00 Hrs |
4. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) & Tender Fees
- EMD: Not mentioned in the EOI document. This is a technical empanelment process, and no financial bid is required at this stage.
- Tender Fees: Not mentioned in the EOI document.
5. Scope of Work (SOW) & Deliverables
The empanelled agencies will be required to undertake the following tasks:
- Training Material Development: Design and upgrade training material in audio, video, and print formats in local languages.
- Training Delivery: Organize and conduct grassroots-level, one-day training sessions (minimum 5-6 hours/day).
- Participant Mobilization: Mobilize farmers and participants for the training programs.
- Participatory Training: Deliver practical, outcome-based training including group activities, quizzes, and documentation of best practices.
- Logistics Management: Arrange training venues, audio-visual equipment, stationery kits, and refreshments.
- Coordination & Reporting: Ensure a representative is present at each session, coordinate with local officials, collect geo-tagged photos and attendance, maintain digital/physical records, and submit all data to a designated portal/MIS.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
The applicant agency must be a registered Trust/Society/Agency and meet the following essential criteria:
| Sr. No. | Eligibility Criteria | Required Document |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered on or before March 31, 2022 | Registration Certificate/Trust Deed |
| 2 | No pending litigation or blacklisting by any Govt. body | Notarized Self-Declaration & Affidavit |
| 3 | Minimum consolidated turnover of ₹5 Crore in FY 2022-23, 23-24, 24-25 | Audited Balance Sheet/CA Certificate with UDIN |
| 4 | Completed at least 1 similar Govt. training project in last 3 years | Work Order/Completion Certificate |
| 5 | Valid GST, PAN, and 12A/80G/NGO Darpan (if applicable) | Relevant Certificates |
| 6 | Manpower: 1 Social Sector Expert, 1 IT Expert, and at least 20 Trainers with 3+ years of experience | CVs and Experience Certificates |
7. Selection & Evaluation Criteria
The technical evaluation will be based on a total of 100 marks. Agencies must score a minimum of 70 marks to qualify for empanelment.
| Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| A. Consolidated Turnover (Last 3 FYs) | 5 |
| B. Specific Turnover in Training/Capacity Building | 10 |
| C. Consolidated Training Figures (Min. 10,000 Man-days/Participants in last 3 FYs) | 10 |
| D. Experience (Work in UP, Multiple States, Community Engagement) | 15 |
| E. Similar Govt. Projects (1 mark per project, max 5) | 5 |
| F. Manpower (Experts & number of Trainers) | 15 |
| G. Technical Presentation (Org. Profile, Understanding, Methodology, etc.) | 40 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
8. Empanelment & Work Award Procedure
- Technical Empanelment: Agencies scoring ≥70 marks will be technically empanelled.
- Financial Bid Invitation: Financial proposals will be invited only from empanelled agencies for specific assignments.
- Financial Ranking: Bids will be ranked as L1 (Lowest), L2, L3.
- Margin Criteria for Award:
- L2 bid must be within 10% of L1.
- L3 bid must be within 15% of L1.
- Negotiation & Award: UPSAICL may negotiate with L2/L3 (within margin) to match L1. The final work award will consider both financial competitiveness and technical capability.
9. Eligible Beneficiaries
Farmers and individuals involved in the agriculture and allied sectors in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
10. Total Target to be Trained
The EOI does not specify a total target. The scale of training will be determined by assignments given post-empanelment. However, the agency’s past capacity is evaluated based on delivering a minimum of 10,000 man-days/participants over the last three financial years.
11. Job Roles / Course Focus Area
The training will focus on Agriculture (“Agri”) and allied sectors. The specific job roles or courses are not detailed, but the content should be practical and relevant to farmers’ needs.
12. Training Duration
Each training session is planned to be of one day duration, with a minimum of 5-6 hours of engagement per day.
13. Funding & Payment Conditions
- Payment terms are not specified in this EOI document and will be part of the subsequent financial bid and formal agreement.
- The agreement period with empanelled agencies will be for one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance.
14. Mode of Submission
Technical proposals must be submitted via Email to upagrohq@gmail.com.
15. Address for Submission & Contact
Submit Application to:
The Managing Director,
UP State Agro Industrial Corporation Limited (UPSAICL),
22, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226001.
Email for Submission & Clarification: upagrohq@gmail.com
Contact Person: Akhilesh Pratap Singh, CAO&FA
Email Subject Line: “EOI for Empanelment of Agencies/Societies/NGOs for Training – UPSAICL”
16. Other Important Terms & Conditions
- Intellectual Property (IP): All IP generated during the project will be owned by UPSAICL.
- Data Confidentiality: The agency must maintain strict confidentiality of all data and must not remove it from India without prior written consent.
- Blacklisting: UPSAICL reserves the right to debar agencies for false information, unsatisfactory performance, or corrupt practices.
- Dispute Resolution: Disputes will be settled under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in Lucknow. The governing law is Indian Law, with exclusive jurisdiction for non-arbitral matters in courts at Bhopal.
- Right to Reject: UPSAICL reserves the right to reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.
- No Contractual Obligation: This EOI process does not create any contractual obligation until a formal agreement is signed.
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