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IIT Madras POSH Training Tender 2025 | Prevention of Sexual Harassment Workshop Services

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Comprehensive Summary of IIT Madras Tender for POSH Training Services

Introduction

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) has issued a tender (No. IITM/CCASH/0002/2025) for empanelling service providers to conduct Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Training for students, faculty, and staff. The tender follows a two-bid system (technical and financial) and mandates online submission via the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP).

Objective

The objective is to sensitize the IITM community on the POSH Act, 2013, through structured training modules covering legal frameworks, gender sensitivity, complaint redressal, and workplace inclusivity. The program aims to foster a safe and respectful campus environment.

Key Dates

  • Tender Publication Date: 13.06.2025
  • Pre-Bid Meeting: 18.06.2025 (via Google Meet)
  • Last Submission Date: 24.06.2025 (before 2:00 PM)
  • Technical Bid Opening: 25.06.2025 (3:30 PM)
  • Bid Validity: 120 days from opening.

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

  • Amount: ₹45,000 (non-refundable if terms violated).
  • Mode: NEFT/RTGS to State Bank of India (Account No. 10620824305, IFSC: SBIN0001055).
  • Exemption: Possible for Class-I/II local suppliers with valid documentation.

Tender Fees

No tender fee is mentioned. Free enrollment on the CPP Portal (https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app) is required.

Scope of Work

  • Training Modules:
  • Legal aspects of POSH Act, gender sensitivity, cyber safety, consent, and complaint filing.
  • Customized sessions for undergraduates, postgraduates, faculty, and support staff (60 sessions ±10%).
  • Delivery: Offline (3-hour sessions with Q&A, assessments, and certifications).
  • Integration: Training Management Portal for registration, attendance, and feedback.
  • Languages: Trainers must be fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Eligibility of Training Partners

  1. Legal Status: Indian firms registered under Companies Act, 1956, or Partnership Act, 1932 (no consortiums).
  2. Experience:
  • Minimum ₹13 lakhs annual turnover (last 3 years).
  • Prior POSH training for government/educational institutions (2019–2024).
  1. Team:
  • Minimum 5 trainers with legal/psychological expertise.
  • Certifications in POSH compliance and DEI initiatives.

Selection Criteria

  • Technical Evaluation (70%):
  • Team profile (30 marks), technical presentation (20 marks).
  • Minimum 35/50 marks required to qualify for financial bid opening.
  • Financial Evaluation (30%): L1 bidder scores 100; others rated inversely.
  • Combined Score: Highest (H1) wins (70% technical + 30% financial).

Empanelment Procedure

  1. Submit technical and financial bids online via CPP Portal.
  2. Attend pre-bid meeting (optional but recommended).
  3. Technically qualified bidders present to the tender committee.
  4. Successful bidder signs a 1-year contract (extendable to 3 years).

Eligible Beneficiaries

  • 4,100 students (UG/PG/researchers).
  • 700 teaching staff.
  • 200 non-teaching staff.
  • 500 temporary/project staff.

Job Roles/Course Focus

  • Topics: Gender sensitivity, POSH Act, cyber safety, consent, ICC roles.
  • Audience-Specific Content:
  • Undergraduates: Basics of harassment prevention.
  • Faculty: Advanced workplace inclusivity strategies.

Duration

  • Initial Contract: 1 year.
  • Extension: Up to 2 additional years based on performance.

Funding and Payment Conditions

  • Payment Terms: Monthly invoices post-milestone completion.
  • Penalties: 5% LD for non-performance; EMD adjusted against performance security.

Mode of Submission

  • Exclusively Online: Via CPP Portal (https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app) with Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
  • No Manual Bids Accepted.

Address for Submission

Office of the CCASH, 1st Floor, Café Coffee Day, Next to Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036.
Email: [email protected] | Helpline: +91-94985 99700.

Other Terms and Conditions

  • Compliance: Bidders must adhere to Make in India Policy (Class-I/II local suppliers).
  • Jurisdiction: Disputes under Chennai jurisdiction.
  • Force Majeure: Penalties waived for delays beyond control.

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