Quick Overview (Key Information)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Gujarat |
| 2. Issuing Authority | District Project Co-ordinator, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Bhavnagar |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | EOI/RFP for Safety and Emergency Response Training Services (Self-Defense Training for Girls) |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Estimated Bid Value: ₹1,15,00,000 (₹1.15 Crore) |
| 5. Tender Fee | NIL (No tender fee mentioned; No bid participation fee as per GeM GTC) |
| 6. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | ₹3,47,000 (3% of estimated value; exemption for MSE/Startups as per policy) |
| 7. Last Date (Bid End Date) | 06-04-2026 at 09:00:00 (Extended from 30-03-2026) |
| 8. Time of Submission | Up to 09:00 AM on 06-04-2026 |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Online via Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal |
| 10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD RFP | Download from GeM Portal – GEM/2026/B/7375619 (Official GeM link) |
Detailed Tender Summary
Introduction
The District Project Co-ordinator, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Bhavnagar under the Education Department Gujarat has released this Expression of Interest (EOI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) for empanelment of training partners to provide Safety and Emergency Response Training Services (specifically self-defense training under the “Rani Laxmibai Atmaraksha Prashikshan” program). This initiative aims to empower schoolgirls by equipping them with self-protection skills. This is a prime opportunity under new skill tenders for agencies specializing in Judo-Karate and self-defense.
Objective
To provide systematic self-defense training to girls in grades 6 to 12 across all government upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in Bhavnagar district. The training seeks to enhance personal safety, awareness of legal provisions (POCSO Act), and physical fitness through martial arts techniques.
Key Dates (Post-Corrigendum)
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Bid Start Date | 19-03-2026, 05:19 PM |
| Bid End Date (Last Date) | 06-04-2026, 09:00 AM |
| Bid Opening Date | 06-04-2026, 09:30 AM |
| Bid Offer Validity | 180 days from end date |
EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)
- Amount: ₹3,47,000 (Rupees Three Lakh Forty-Seven Thousand only).
- Mode: Demand Draft (DD) from SBI in favor of “District Project Co-ordinator, Samagra Shiksha, Bhavnagar”.
- Exemption: Yes. Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs – Service Providers) and DPIIT-registered Startups are exempted from EMD, provided they upload valid supporting documents. Note: Traders are excluded from MSE EMD exemption.
Tender Fee
No Tender Fee. The document explicitly prohibits any tender/bid participation fee as per GeM General Terms & Conditions (GTC).
Scope of Work
The selected agency must:
- Conduct 36 hours of self-defense training for girls in classes 6-12.
- Training schedule: 3 sessions of 1 hour each per week over 3 months.
- Cover curriculum: Stances, punches, blocks, kicks, self-defense techniques against holds/attacks, and awareness of child safety laws (POCSO Act).
- Provide a completion certificate to every trained girl.
- Conduct training on school premises across all talukas of Bhavnagar district.
- Ensure trainers/coaches are medically fit, have a clean police record, and possess required sports qualifications (NIS/SGSU/National/State medalist).
Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of Past Experience | Minimum 3 years in providing similar self-defense/safety training services. |
| Similar Services Executed | In last 3 years: 1) 3 similar contracts @ 40% of est. cost; OR 2) 2 contracts @ 50%; OR 3) 1 contract @ 80% of est. cost (₹1.15 Cr). |
| Minimum Average Annual Turnover | ₹231 Lakhs (₹2.31 Crores) over last 3 financial years. |
| Registration | Firm must be registered in Gujarat with a local office. |
| Mandatory Registrations | PAN, GST, TAN, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, ISO 9001 certification. |
| Association Recognition | Must be recognized by Gujarat State Olympic Association or Sports Authority of Gujarat. |
| Blacklisting | Declaration on ₹300 stamp paper (notarized) that agency is not blacklisted, defaulter, or has a police case. |
Selection Criteria
- Process: Two Packet Bid (Technical + Financial) followed by Reverse Auction (RA).
- RA Qualification Rule: H1 (Highest Priced Bidder) Elimination. However, H1 may participate if only 2-3 bidders are qualified or if H1 is an eligible MSE/MII within price band.
- Evaluation Method: Total value-wise evaluation.
- MSE Purchase Preference: Yes. If L1 is non-MSE and an MSE service provider quotes within L1+20%, 100% order quantity may be awarded to the MSE (subject to accepting L1 price).
- Startup & MSE Relaxation: Yes. Both Experience and Turnover criteria are relaxed for MSEs and DPIIT-registered Startups (subject to meeting technical specs).
Empanelment Procedure
- Bidders must upload all required documents online on the GeM portal.
- Technical bids will be evaluated first.
- Technically qualified bidders (except the highest-priced bidder, unless exempted) will be invited for Reverse Auction.
- Final selection based on RA price and compliance with MSE/MII preferences.
- Contract will be issued with an option clause allowing the buyer to increase/decrease quantity/duration by up to 25%.
Eligible Beneficiaries
- Girls students from grades 6 to 12.
- Enrolled in government upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in Bhavnagar district.
Total Target to be Trained
- Number of Schools: 874 schools.
- Total Number of Candidates (Girls): 48,050
- Number of Batches: Approximately 55 batches.
- Number of Students per Batch: ~87 students.
Job Roles / Course / Focus Area
- Course: Rani Laxmibai Self-Defense Training Program.
- Sub-Category of Training: Judo-Karate (Defence).
- Focus Areas:
- Physical training (warm-up, stances, punches, kicks, blocks).
- Self-defense techniques against body grabs, choking, and attacks.
- Awareness of safe/unsafe touch, POCSO Act, child helpline numbers.
- Legal and social security provisions for girls.
Duration
- Training Duration: 36 hours total (3 months duration with 3 hours per week, each session not exceeding 1 hour per day).
- Contract Period: 6 days (indicative; actual training to be completed by February 2026 as per state directive).
Funding and Payment Conditions
- Total Estimated Budget: ₹1.15 Crore (based on ₹13,000 per school with ≤100 girls; ₹15,000 per school with >100 girls).
- Payment Schedule: Monthly. After completion of 12 hours (1 month) of training, payment is released by SMC/SMDC based on certificate from the Principal.
- Performance Security (ePBG): 5% of the contract amount (via DD/BG/FD) in favor of District Project Co-ordinator, Bhavnagar. No interest payable. Returned after 3 months of contract completion subject to satisfactory performance.
- Note: No additional allowances or travel expenses will be paid.
Mode of Submission and Address
- Mode: Online only through GeM Portal (Bid ID: GEM/2026/B/7375619). Hard copies must also be submitted at the district office by the bid end date.
- Address for Communication:
District Project Co-ordinator,
Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Bhavnagar,
Education Department Gujarat,
Bhavnagar (District Project Co-ordinator).
Other Important Terms and Conditions
- Subcontracting: Not allowed. The selected agency cannot assign the work to any sub-agency.
- Blacklisting: Violation of any condition leads to contract cancellation and blacklisting.
- Jurisdiction: Any dispute shall have legal jurisdiction in Bhavnagar courts.
- Land Border Restriction: Bidders from countries sharing a land border with India are eligible only if registered with the Competent Authority.
- Labour Law Compliance: The service provider must ensure full compliance with all four Labour Codes and erstwhile labour laws (Minimum Wages, Gratuity, etc.).
- Monitoring: Monthly reviews by a district-level committee (chaired by District Development Officer). Photos and reports must be uploaded on the school monitoring app.
- Certificate: Every trained girl must receive a certificate from the agency.
- GeM Compliance: Any ATC clause violating GeM GTC (e.g., physical sample submission, specific brand mention, tender fee) will be considered null and void.
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