RFP Summary: Selection of Coaching Institutes for OBC & Minority Youth
(SSC, IBPS, ESB Exams)
This document provides a comprehensive summary of the key information, requirements, and deadlines from the Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 03/SETC/2026-27. All interested bidders must read the complete RFP document for full terms and conditions.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Madhya Pradesh (MP) |
| 2. Issuing Authority | The Director, State Level Employment and Training Center (SETC), Backward Classes and Minority Welfare Department (BCMWD), Bhopal |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | Selection of Coaching Institutes to provide Coaching to youth of OBC & Minority Classes for Central Staff Selection Commission (SSC), IBPS, ESB Exam under Sardar Patel Coaching and Training Yojna 2021 (as amended 2025) for Financial Year 2026-27 |
| 4. Estimated Tender Value | Total: ₹17.25 Crores (approx.) • Backward Class: ₹15.00 Cr • Minority Class: ₹2.25 Cr |
| 5. Tender Fee | ₹15,000/- (Non-Refundable, payable online) |
| 6. EMD (Bid Security) | ₹5,00,000/- (Five Lakh Rupees only, payable online) |
| 7. Last Date for Submission | Online: April 01, 2026, up to 6:00 PM Hard Copy: April 02, 2026, up to 6:00 PM |
| 8. Time of Submission | Online bids open from March 10, 2026 (12:00 PM). Hard copies to be submitted after online submission. |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Online (mandatory) via www.mptenders.gov.in AND submission of supporting documents in hard copy at the SETC office, Bhopal. |
| 10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD RFP [Link to www.mptenders.gov.in] | Official Website Link |
Detailed Summary of the RFP
1. Objective and Scope
The objective is to select qualified coaching institutes to provide free, high-quality coaching to eligible youth from Backward Classes (OBC) and Minority communities of Madhya Pradesh. The coaching is intended to help them prepare for competitive examinations conducted by the Central Staff Selection Commission (SSC), IBPS (for banking), and ESB (Employee Selection Board) . The scheme is for the Financial Year 2026-27 and can be extended for up to two years based on performance.
2. Key Coaching Details
- Course: Central Staff Selection Commission (SSC), IBPS, ESB Exams.
- Duration: 4 Months (Minimum 400 hours, 4 hours daily).
- Maximum Permissible Coaching Fee: ₹20,000/- per student for the entire course duration (inclusive of all taxes).
- Stipend for Students:
- External Students (outside Municipal limits): ₹1,000/- per month.
- Local Students: ₹500/- per month.
- Note: Stipend is paid directly to students via DBT and requires 75% monthly attendance.
3. Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory)
Bidders must meet the following essential criteria:
- Legal Entity: Minimum 5 years of live registration as a Public Ltd./Private Ltd./LLP/Partnership/Trust/Proprietorship. Must have valid GST and PAN.
- Financial Strength:
- Minimum annual turnover of ₹1.00 Crore from similar coaching business in each of the last three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).
- Minimum cumulative turnover of ₹5.00 Crore from similar coaching business in the last three financial years.
- Experience: Must have experience in coaching for SSC/IBPS/ESB exams.
- Infrastructure: Must have adequate classroom space, library, and facilities as specified.
- Faculty: Must have minimum 2 full-time qualified faculty with at least 3 years of teaching experience.
- Non-Blacklisting: The bidder must not be blacklisted by any Central/State Government or Semi-Government organization.
4. Bidding Structure and Selection Process
- Selection Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).
- Weightage: Technical: 70% | Financial: 30%.
- Cluster System: Bidders can apply for only one cluster (either Cluster-I or Cluster-II). One bidder will be selected for each cluster.
- Cluster I Divisions: Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Indore, Gwalior.
- Cluster II Divisions: Chambal, Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol, Jabalpur.
- Mandatory Presence: The selected institute must have/establish coaching centers at all divisional headquarters within the chosen cluster.
5. Technical Evaluation Criteria (Total 90 Marks)
| S. No. | Evaluation Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annual Turnover from similar coaching business (Last 3 years). Higher turnover gets more marks. | 20 |
| 2 | Number of Coaching Centres in India. | 15 |
| 3 | Coaching Experience (in years) as on 01-01-2026. | 10 |
| 4 | Successful Students selected in IBPS/SSC/ESB exams in the last 5 years. | 15 |
| 5 | Number of Full-Time Qualified Faculty with minimum 3 years’ experience. | 15 |
| 6 | Infrastructure (Space and Library). | 10 |
| 7 | Digital Facilities (Web Portal/Mobile App for live streaming and online tests). | 05 |
| Total Technical Score | 90 | |
| + Presentation | Logical Action Plan and Presentation before the ESC (Qualifying stage) | *10* |
- Qualifying Mark: Bidders must score a minimum of 45 out of 90 in the technical proposal to qualify for the presentation stage.
6. Financial Bid
- Bidders must quote a fee per student for the entire 4-month coaching duration in the prescribed format (Annexure 9.10).
- The quoted price must be inclusive of all taxes.
- The maximum allowable quote is ₹20,000/- per student.
7. Important Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Submission | March 10, 2026 (12:00 PM) |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | March 18, 2026 (3:00 PM) at the office of the Director, SETC, Bhopal |
| End Date for Online Submission of Bids | April 01, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | April 02, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Opening of Eligibility & Technical Bids | April 10, 2026 (3:30 PM) |
| Technical Presentation | Will be intimated later to eligible bidders |
| Opening of Financial Bids | Will be intimated later to technically qualified bidders |
| Bid Validity | 180 days from the bid submission deadline |
8. Key Documents Required for Submission
The following documents must be uploaded online and submitted in hard copy:
- Tender Fee & EMD (online payment proof).
- Technical Proposal Cover Letter (Annexure 9.1) and Technical Bid Format (Annexure 9.2).
- Undertaking from Bidder (Annexure 9.3) on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper, notarized.
- Power of Attorney for Authorized Signatory (Annexure 9.4) on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper, notarized.
- CA Certificate for Financial Turnover (Annexure 9.5) with UDIN.
- Undertaking for Non-Blacklisting (Annexure 9.6) on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper, notarized.
- Details of Qualified Teachers (Annexure 9.7) with CVs, salary slips, and bank statements.
- Space and Infrastructure Details (Annexure 9.8) with supporting proof (rent agreement/ownership, list of books).
- List of Successful Candidates (Annexure 9.11) from the last 5 years with supporting documents.
9. Penalties and Performance Security
- EMD Forfeiture: EMD (₹5 Lakhs) will be forfeited if the bidder withdraws the bid, fails to sign the contract, or submits false documentation (leading to blacklisting for 3 years).
- Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): Must be submitted before contract signing.
- If quoted rate is 81-100% of max fee: 10% of bid value.
- If quoted rate is 50-80% of max fee: 20% of bid value.
- If quoted rate is below 50% of max fee: 30% of bid value.
- Or, at the rate of ₹2,000/- per student or 10% of the bid value (whichever is less).
10. Payment Schedule
Payment to the institute (after a 5% deduction from the total approved grant) will be made in three installments:
- First Instalment (45%): After agreement execution and submission of the selected trainees’ list.
- Second Instalment (30%): After the start of coaching and submission of necessary information.
- Third Instalment (25%): After submission of attendance, progress, assessment, and placement reports.
- The deducted 5% will be paid only after successful completion of the program and achievement of the required success rate (5% selection/placement).
11. Jurisdiction
All disputes arising out of or in connection with this RFP shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) , with appellate jurisdiction lying with the Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur.
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