Key Information at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Punjab |
| 2. Issuing Authority | Centre For Training And Employment Of Punjab Youth (C-PYTE), Employment Generation And Training Department Punjab |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | Student Wellness & Sensitization Training Service – On-Campus |
| 4. Value of the Tender (Estimated) | ₹ 10,00,000 (Ten Lakh Rupees) |
| 5. Tender Fee | NIL (No tender fee mentioned) |
| 6. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | Not Required (EMD Detail section shows “Required: No”) |
| 7. Last Date (Bid End Date) | 17th April 2026 |
| 8. Time of Submission | 20:00:00 (8:00 PM IST) |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Online via Government e-Marketplace (GeM) |
| 10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD EOI Available on the GeM portal under Bid Number: GEM/2026/B/7370873 |
Introduction
This document serves as a comprehensive summary of the Request for Proposal (RFP) / Expression of Interest (EOI) issued by the Centre for Training and Employment of Punjab Youth (C-PYTE). The primary objective is to engage qualified and experienced training partners to deliver on-campus “Student Wellness & Sensitization Training” programs. This initiative is aimed at empowering the youth of Punjab by enhancing their life skills, soft skills, and overall personality development to improve their employability and personal well-being. The RFP is floated on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal and follows a two-packet bid system (Technical and Financial).
Objective
The core objective of this EOI for skill development training is to design and implement a comprehensive training curriculum focused on student wellness and sensitization. The program aims to:
- Equip youth (ages 18-25) with essential life skills and personality development tools.
- Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure the impact on participants’ personal qualities.
- Improve the placement prospects of the youth by making them more confident and well-rounded individuals.
Key Dates & Timeline
- Pre-Bid Meeting Date & Time: 24th March 2026, 12:00:00 PM
- Pre-Bid Venue: O/o. Director General C-PYTE, Punjab Yuva Bhawan, Sector 42-A, Chandigarh
- Bid End Date & Time: 17th April 2026, 20:00:00 (8:00 PM IST)
- Bid Opening Date & Time: 17th April 2026, 20:30:00 (8:30 PM IST)
- Bid Offer Validity: 30 days from the bid end date.
Tender Fees and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee or bid participation fee mentioned in the document.
- EMD: Earnest Money Deposit is not required. The document clearly states “EMD Detail: Required: No”. However, bidders are required to upload a “Format of Bid Security Declaration” on their company letterhead, declaring their commitment to the bid and accepting the consequences of withdrawal or breach as per GeM’s Incident Management Policy.
Scope of Work
The selected training partner will be responsible for executing the Student Wellness & Sensitization Training Service across multiple C-PYTE centers in Punjab. The key activities include:
- Curriculum Design: Designing a comprehensive training program curriculum based on the needs of the target group.
- Training Delivery: Delivering training sessions to youth (ages 18-25) in a bilingual format (Bilingual + Regional Language) at designated C-PYTE camps.
- Content & Pedagogy: Utilizing various tools for delivery, including interactive activities, role play, group discussions, printed materials, videos, and worksheets.
- Material Provision: Providing training kits that include content/study material, stationery, and post-training support.
- Assessment: Conducting pre- and post-training written assessments to record the quality and effect of the training.
- Reporting: Submitting detailed reports and recommendations on the outcomes and impact of the training.
Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
Prospective training partners must meet the following criteria:
- Past Experience: The bidder must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in delivering similar services to any Central/State Government Organization or Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
- Similar Services: The bidder must have successfully completed similar services in the last three years:
- Three similar completed services costing not less than 40% of the estimated cost (₹4,00,000), OR
- Two similar completed services costing not less than 50% of the estimated cost (₹5,00,000), OR
- One similar completed service costing not less than 80% of the estimated cost (₹8,00,000).
- Annual Turnover: The bidder must have a minimum average annual financial turnover of ₹10 Lakhs (Ten Lakhs) during the last three financial years.
- Expertise: The firm must have proven expertise in life skills, soft skills, personality development, and delivering high-quality training programs.
- Documentation: Bidders must upload documentary evidence for experience (contracts/orders), turnover (audited balance sheets/CA certificate), and other documents as requested.
Selection & Empanelment Procedure
The selection will be conducted via an open tender process on the GeM portal.
- Bid Type: Two Packet Bid (Technical and Financial).
- Evaluation Method: Total value-wise evaluation. Bidders must provide a financial document indicating price breakup.
- Evaluation Process:
- Technical Evaluation: Bids will first be evaluated based on the eligibility criteria and technical specifications.
- Financial Evaluation: Technically qualified bidders will have their financial bids opened.
- L1 Selection: The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced (L1) bidder. In the case of multiple L1 bidders, the contract will be awarded through a random algorithm executed by the GeM system.
- Empanelment: The selected bidder will be empaneled for a contract period of 1 Year.
Eligible Beneficiaries
- Category: All Students
- Age Group: Primarily youth aged 18-25 years.
- Locations: Training will be conducted at various C-PYTE camps across Punjab.
Total Target to be Trained & Training Centers
The program will be implemented across 14 C-PYTE camps in various districts of Punjab, including Firozpur, Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, SAS Nagar, Ludhiana, Taran Taran, Amritsar, Mansa, Gurdaspur, Patiala, SBS Nagar, Ropar, and Fatehgarh Sahib.
- Number of Centers/Schools: 14
- Estimated Sessions per Center: 26
- Total Estimated Sessions: 364 sessions over the contract period.
Job Roles or Focus Area
This is a non-technical, soft skills development program. The focus areas are:
- Student Wellness & Sensitization
- Personality Development
- Life Skills
- Soft Skills Training
Course Duration
The training will be delivered in full-day sessions (5-6 hours) . The course duration for each batch will be based on the curriculum approved by C-PYTE and should range from 7 to 10 days.
Funding and Payment Conditions
- Contract Type: The contract is a service-based work contract on GeM.
- Option Clause: The buyer (C-PYTE) has the right to increase or decrease the contract quantity or contract duration by up to 25% at the time of contract issuance.
- Payment: Payment terms are likely tied to successful completion of training sessions, submission of reports, and achievement of KPIs, though specific milestones are not detailed in the provided document and would be finalized in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Mode of Submission and Address for Communication
- Mode of Submission: All bids must be submitted online via the GeM portal (gem.gov.in). Physical submission of documents is not permitted.
- Address for Communication (for pre-bid queries & proposal submission):
- Email: dg.cpyte@gmail.com
- Postal Address:
Director General
Centre for Training and Employment of Punjab Youth (C-PYTE)
Punjab Yuva Bhawan, Sector 42-A
Chandigarh – 160036
Other Key Terms and Conditions
- ATC Clauses: The buyer has incorporated Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC). Bidders must review these carefully, as any contravention with GeM General Terms and Conditions (GTC) can render the bid null and void.
- Land Border Restrictions: Bidders from countries sharing a land border with India are eligible to bid only if they are registered with the competent authority. A mandatory undertaking must be submitted.
- Blacklisting/Ineligibility: Bids from firms undergoing insolvency resolution, liquidation, or bankruptcy proceedings will not be considered. A declaration regarding this is mandatory.
- Single Bid Declaration: Bidders must declare they are submitting only one bid for this tender. Multiple bids from the same entity or related entities will lead to rejection and forfeiture of EMD.
- Labour Law Compliance: The service provider must ensure full compliance with all applicable labour laws, including the four new Labour Codes and erstwhile labour enactments.
- Representation Window: Bidders can raise grievances against any ATC clause within 4 days of bid publication on GeM. The buyer is duty-bound to reply before opening the bids.