1. Introduction
Dibrugarh University (DU), a premier educational institution in Northeast India, invites Expression of Interest (EOI) and Financial Proposals from reputed Training Providers/Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) to deliver Employability Enhancement Skill Development Training Programs for its regular on-campus UG/PG students. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to equip students with critical skills such as communication, soft skills, entrepreneurship, and technical proficiency to enhance their employability.
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2. Objective
The objective of this EOI is to:
- Empanel qualified PIAs to provide skill development training as an additional course outside the regular curriculum.
- Enhance students’ employability and entrepreneurial potential through structured training modules.
- Ensure alignment with NSQF standards and industry requirements.
3. Key Dates
| Activity | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Availability of Bid Documents | 28/03/2025 to 07/05/2025 |
| Pre-Bid Meeting (Offline & Online) | 10/04/2025 at 11:00 AM |
| Last Date for EOI Submission | 07/05/2025 by 01:00 PM |
| EOI Opening | 07/05/2025 at 03:00 PM |
| Venue for EOI Opening | Office of the Registrar, Dibrugarh University |
Pre-Bid Meeting Details:
- Offline: CHINTAN Conference Hall, Registrar’s Office, DU.
- Online: Google Meet Link.
4. Financial Requirements
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹18,00,000 (Non-refundable, to be paid online).
- Cost of Document: ₹5,000 (Non-refundable, to be paid online).
- Performance Guarantee: ₹22.50 lakhs (to be submitted within 21 days of LoA).
5. Scope of Work
The selected PIA will:
- Conduct pre-screening and career counseling for students.
- Set up digital classrooms/labs as per course requirements.
- Deliver 200-hour training in Phase-I (Digital Literacy, Soft Skills, Spoken English) and 400-hour training in Phase-II (sector-specific courses).
- Ensure NSDC-aligned certification and conduct job fairs for placements.
- Maintain compliance with DU’s quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
Applicants must:
- Be a registered NSDC-funded Training Partner (certificate for FY 2024-25 mandatory).
- Have AICTE/UGC recognition for skill development programs.
- Have trained ≥10,000 candidates in NSQF-aligned courses (proof required).
- Completed ≥2 placement-linked projects (payment of final tranche proof needed).
- Founder/Promoter must have experience in skill development or higher education.
- Executed ≥1 government project worth ₹1Cr.
- Annual turnover ≥₹1Cr (average of FY 2022-23 to 2024-25).
- Achieved ≥40% placement in a single project training ≥1,000 candidates.
Note: Consortium/JV bids are not allowed.
7. Selection Criteria (QCBS Method)
- Technical Bid (70% weightage):
- NSDC Partnership (10 marks) | AICTE/UGC Recognition (10 marks) | Past Training Scale (10 marks) | Placement Performance (10 marks) | Financial Turnover (10 marks).
- Minimum qualifying score: 50/100.
- Financial Bid (30% weightage): Lowest quoted cost gets 100% score; others normalized.
Composite Score = (0.70 × Technical Score) + (0.30 × Financial Score).
8. Eligible Beneficiaries
- 5,171 regular UG/PG students from 36 departments (e.g., Commerce, Engineering, Pharmacy, Humanities).
- Example Job Roles:
- Management: Office Executive, Career Counselor.
- IT/Electronics: IoT Developer, Cloud Computing.
- Life Sciences: Clinical Research Associate.
- Retail: Departmental Manager.
9. Duration & Phases
- Phase-I (200 hrs): Digital Literacy (80 hrs), Soft Skills (30 hrs), Spoken English (60 hrs).
- Phase-II (400 hrs): Sector-specific courses (e.g., Business Support Practitioner for B.Com students).
- Phase-III: Assessments, NSDC certification, and placement drives.
10. Payment Terms
| Milestone | Payment (%) |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 (Submission of documents) | 40% |
| Stage 2 (Mid-term completion) | 30% |
| Stage 3 (Final completion) | 30% |
Note: Deductions apply for non-performance.
11. Submission Mode & Address
- Online: Via Assam Tenders Portal (digitally signed).
- Hard Copy: To be couriered/handed to:
The Registrar, Dibrugarh University, Rajabheta, Dibrugarh, Assam – 786004. - Documents Required: Covering letter (Annexure-I), EMD receipt, Declaration (Annexure-II), audited financials, NSDC certificates, etc.
12. Other Terms & Conditions
- DU reserves the right to amend/cancel the EOI without notice.
- Bidders must attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications.
- Blacklisted/debarred entities are ineligible.
- Performance Security must be valid for 60 days post-contract completion.
- Appeals may be filed under Assam Public Procurement Act, 2017.
Contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Dibrugarh University
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