RFP for Engagement of Training Agencies (TAs) to Conduct Foreign Language Training (FLT) for Nursing and other Students in Andhra Pradesh

Key Information at a Glance

Detailed Summary of the RFP

1. Objective & Background

The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) invites proposals from eligible Training Agencies (TAs) to conduct foreign language training for nursing students in Andhra Pradesh. The primary goal is to equip nursing candidates with essential language skills (German and Japanese) to enhance their global employability and secure overseas employment opportunities.

2. Scope of Work

The selected Training Agency will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of language training programs:

• Training Locations: Conduct training across 19 nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
• Languages & Colleges:
  • German Language: 15 Nursing Colleges.
  • Japanese Language: 4 Nursing Colleges.
• Additional Trainers: The agency must also deploy an additional:
  • Two (2) German Trainers for online training (A2 Level) for ITI students.
  • Three (3) German Trainers for offline training at locations identified by APSSDC (Social Welfare Department).
• Course Curriculum: Design and develop comprehensive curricula aligned with international standards:
  • German: A1, A2, B1, and B2 levels (CEFR framework). Certification by Goethe-Institut or Telc.
  • Japanese: N5, N4, N3, and N2 levels (JLPT framework). Certification by The Japan Foundation, JEES, or other recognized bodies.
• Trainer Deployment: Provide one dedicated trainer per college. Trainers must be qualified, certified (C1/C2 for German; N2/N1 for Japanese), and have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Training Implementation: Conduct 6 hours of training per day in offline mode at the colleges. Each batch will consist of 50 nursing students.
• Technology: Use a Learning Management System (LMS) for practice and assessments. Attendance will be captured via Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance systems (AEBAS).
• Assessments: Conduct weekly, monthly, and final evaluations.
• Target: Ensure at least 70% of nursing candidates pass the desired level examination.

3. Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must meet the following Pre-Qualification Criteria:

• Legal Status: Must be a Company/Firm registered under the Indian Companies Act, LLP Act, or Partnership Act, with a valid PAN and GST registration.
• Experience: Must have been in operation for the past 5 years (as of March 31, 2026).
• Financials: Average annual turnover of a minimum of INR 6 Crore in the last three financial years (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26).
• Training Experience: Must have experience in imparting German and Japanese language training to a minimum of 250 candidates in each language in the last three financial years in an offline manner.
• Certification Track Record: Must have successfully certified 50% of trained candidates by a foreign authorized certifying agency in each language (German and Japanese) in the last three years.
• Human Resources: Must have a minimum of 10 trainers on its payroll for each language (German and Japanese) as of the RFP publication date.
• Integrity: Must not be blacklisted or debarred by any Government agency or PSU in India.

4. Evaluation Process

The proposals will be evaluated in a three-stage process:

1. Pre-Qualification Evaluation: Bidders are verified against the eligibility criteria. Only those who qualify proceed to the next stage.
2. Technical Evaluation: Shortlisted bidders are scored on a 100-point scale based on:
   • Years of Experience (10 Marks)
   • Annual Turnover (10 Marks)
   • Number of candidates trained in German and Japanese (20 Marks)
   • Number of candidates certified (20 Marks)
   • Number of trainers on payroll (20 Marks)
   • Technical Presentation on project understanding and methodology (20 Marks)
   • Minimum Qualifying Score: 70 Marks.
3. Commercial Evaluation: The commercial bids of only the technically qualified bidders (those scoring 70+) will be opened. The bidder with the lowest commercial quote (L1) will be selected for negotiation.

5. Key Financial & Contractual Details

• Project Duration: One (1) year from the date of signing the contract.
• Bid Validity: 90 days from the date of bid submission.
• Performance Security: 3% of the total contract value, to be submitted within 7 days of the Letter of Intent (LoI). This must be in the form of a Bank Guarantee.

6. Payment Terms

Payments are milestone-based and linked to successful completion of levels and the passing percentage of candidates. Penalties and liquidated damages apply for delays or non-performance.

• German Language Payment Milestones:
  • 5% on commencement (T+20 days)
  • 15% on A1 completion (90% pass rate) (T+60 days)
  • 20% on A2 completion (90% pass rate) (T+120 days)
  • 25% on B1 completion (80% pass rate) (T+210 days)
  • 35% on B2 completion (70% pass rate) (T+365 days)
• Japanese Language Payment Milestones:
  • 5% on commencement (T+20 days)
  • 10% on N5 completion (90% pass rate) (T+60 days)
  • 40% on N4 completion (85% pass rate) (T+175 days)
  • 45% on N3 completion (80% pass rate) (T+365 days)

7. Important Instructions & Disclaimers

• No Consortiums: Consortiums are not allowed.
• Sub-Contracting: Not permitted without APSSDC’s prior written approval.
• Disqualification: Bids can be rejected for misrepresentation, non-compliance, incomplete information, or a history of poor performance.
• Right to Cancel: APSSDC reserves the right to cancel, modify, or withdraw the RFP process at any stage without incurring any liability.
• No Separate Notifications: All amendments, clarifications, and corrigenda will be published only on the official APSSDC and e-procurement websites. Bidders are responsible for checking them regularly.

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