IIM Visakhapatnam Skill Mapping and Career Development Training RFP 2026

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Tender/EOI at a Glance

ParticularsDetails
StateAndhra Pradesh
Issuing AuthorityIndian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV)
Title of Tender/RFPEngagement of Service Providers for Skill Mapping and Career Development Training of PGP Students
Value of the TenderNot Disclosed (To be quoted by bidders)
Tender FeeNil
EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)₹ 1,23,500 (Exempted for MSEs with valid certificate)
Last Date of Submission08-04-2026
Time of Submission15:00 Hrs (IST)
Mode of SubmissionHard Copy (Speed Post, Courier, or By Hand)
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EOI/RFP Summary: IIM Visakhapatnam Skill Development Tender

1. Introduction

The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV), an Institution of National Importance, invites bids from eligible and experienced service providers under a Two-Bid System for the engagement as a training partner. The primary objective is to conduct comprehensive skill mapping and career development training for its Post Graduate Program (PGP) students. This initiative is designed to enhance the employability and industry readiness of the students by equipping them with critical thinking, domain expertise, and soft skills required to excel in placement processes and their subsequent corporate careers. This RFP is a critical part of IIMV’s strategy to maintain its high standards of global excellence in management education.

2. Objective

The core objective of this skill RFP is to onboard a competent agency (Engaged Agency – EA) to design and deliver a structured training program that bridges the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. The program aims to:

  • Conduct skill gap analysis and mapping for approximately 698 MBA students.
  • Provide targeted training across various management domains, soft skills, and employability skills.
  • Offer personalized mentorship, including resume building, mock interviews, and group discussions.
  • Leverage technology through AI-based platforms for mock interviews and performance tracking.
  • Ultimately, maximize the students’ success in securing final placements and summer internships.

3. Key Dates

  • Date of Publishing: 18-03-2026
  • Pre-Bid Meeting: 25-03-2026, 15:00 Hrs at IIM Visakhapatnam
  • Clarifications End Date: 30-03-2026
  • Closing Date for Submission of Bids: 08-04-2026, 15:00 Hrs
  • Opening of Technical Bids: 08-04-2026, 15:30 Hrs
  • Opening of Price Bids: To be informed later

4. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and Tender Fee

  • EMD Amount: ₹ 1,23,500 (Rupees One Lakh Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Only).
  • EMD Mode: NEFT, Demand Draft, or Pay Order in favor of “Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam,” payable at Visakhapatnam.
  • EMD Exemption: Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) are exempted from submitting EMD, subject to the submission of a valid certificate.
  • Tender Fee: There is no mention of a tender fee; the document is available for free on the CPP portal and IIMV website.

5. Scope of Work (SoW)

The scope of work is extensive and designed to cover all aspects of placement preparation for two batches (PGP 2025-27 and 2026-28), totaling ~698 students, over 12 months. The key modules include:

  • Career Analysis & Guidance: Goal setting, sector-wise orientation, and deep-dive domain sessions (Finance, Marketing, Consulting, Product Management, Analytics, etc.).
  • Resume Writing & Review: Workshops and two rounds of 1-on-1 reviews by industry experts to refine student resumes.
  • LinkedIn Profiling & Outreach: Sessions on building a strong professional online presence and effective networking.
  • Case Workshops & Guesstimates: Training on consulting and business case frameworks, and guestimate problem-solving, including 1-on-1 case discussions.
  • Mock Interviews (M.I): Offline, 1-on-1 mock interviews with senior industry experts, complete with detailed written and verbal feedback.
  • Group Discussions (GD): Workshops and moderated mock GDs with individual feedback.
  • Industry & Profile Analysis: Creation of JD-specific infosheets and conducting JD analysis workshops with domain-matched mentors.
  • SIP Training: Guidance for Summer Internships to maximize PPO (Pre-Placement Offer) conversion.
  • AI Mock Interviews & GenAI Sessions: Use of an AI-based platform for practice and sessions on leveraging Generative AI in business.
  • Skill Training: Hands-on training in Power BI, Advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Case Competition Support: Mentorship for students in the final rounds of case competitions.

6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Bidders must meet the following criteria to be considered for this Eoi for Skill Development Training:

  • Legal Entity: Must be a Registered Company / LLP / Partnership Firm / Society / Trust under Indian laws.
  • Statutory Compliance: Must have valid GST and PAN.
  • Experience: Minimum 03 years of experience in training/career development services for students in reputed higher educational institutions.
  • Past Projects: Must have successfully executed at least 02 similar large-scale assignments in the last three financial years for:
    • IIMs, or
    • Top 30 NIRF-ranked B-Schools (2023, 2024, 2025), or
    • Management Disciplines of CFTIs, or
    • AACSB/EQUIS/AMBA accredited B-schools in India.
  • Financial Turnover: Average annual turnover of not less than ₹50 Lakhs in the last three financial years (CA certified).
  • Blacklisting: The firm must not have been blacklisted by any Government / PSU / Autonomous Body.

7. Other Desirable Strengths

  • Mentor Pool: A minimum pool of 50+ industry mentors with 5+ years of experience.
  • Technology Platform: Must have an online platform capable of AI-based mock interviews, aptitude tests, automated performance reports, and an admin dashboard.

8. Selection Criteria (CQCCBS)

The evaluation will follow a Combined Quality Cum Cost Based System (CQCCBS) with a 70:30 weightage for Technical and Financial Bids, respectively.

  • Technical Evaluation (100 Marks):
    • Experience with Top NIRF Institutions (excluding IIMs): 15 Marks
    • Experience with IIMs: 15 Marks
    • Years of experience in IIMs: 15 Marks
    • Number of students trained (in IIMs & Top NIRF colleges): 15 Marks
    • Credentials of Trainers: 15 Marks
    • Student Performance Tracking (Online Platform/AI): 15 Marks
    • Added Advantages (Psychometric tests, etc.): 10 Marks
  • Qualifying Marks: Bidders must score a minimum of 60 marks in the technical evaluation to be considered technically qualified. Only then will their financial bids be opened.

9. Eligible Beneficiaries and Target

  • Eligible Beneficiaries: Students of IIM Visakhapatnam enrolled in the PGP (MBA) program.
  • Total Target: Approximately 698 students (348 from the 2025-27 batch and 350 from the 2026-28 batch).

10. Duration and Funding

  • Contract Period: Initially for a period of one year (01 June 2026 to 31 May 2027), with a possible extension based on performance.
  • Funding: The funding for this project will be provided by IIM Visakhapatnam.
  • Payment Terms:
    • 25% advance after work order acceptance and performance security submission.
    • 25% on conclusion of at least 50% of Final Placements.
    • 25% on conclusion of at least 75% of Final and Summer placements.
    • 15% on conclusion of at least 90% of Final & Summer Placements.
    • 10% balance within two weeks of convocation or 3 months from the previous stage.
    • GST will be paid additionally as per law.

11. Mode of Submission and Address

  • Mode of Submission: The bid must be submitted in Hard Copy.
  • Procedure: Bidders must submit two separate sealed envelopes (Technical Bid and Financial Bid) placed inside a third sealed outer cover.
  • Address for Submission:
    The Chief Administrative Officer (HR)
    Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
    Gambheeram Village, Anandapuram (Mandal)
    Visakhapatnam – 531163

12. Other Key Terms and Conditions

  • Performance Security: The successful bidder must submit a performance security of 5% of the contract value within 15 days of the work order.
  • Penalty: The Institute reserves the right to impose penalties, including forfeiture of the security deposit and termination of the contract, for poor performance, disruption, or deficiency in services.
  • Termination: The contract can be terminated by either party with a three-month advance notice.
  • Sub-contracting: Outsourcing or subcontracting any part of the work is not allowed without the prior written approval of the Institute.
  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): The EA shall ensure the protection of IIMV’s IPR in all content developed.
  • Arbitration and Jurisdiction: Any disputes will be resolved through arbitration in Visakhapatnam, and the courts in Visakhapatnam/Andhra Pradesh will have exclusive jurisdiction.

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