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-CLUSTER 2

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ParticularsDetails
StateMadhya Pradesh (M.P.)
Issuing AuthorityThe Director, State Level Employment and Training Centre (SETC) under Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department (BCMWD), Bhopal, M.P.
Title of Tender/RFPSelection 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) — Financial Year 2026-27 (Cluster-II), 2nd Call
Value of the TenderEstimated budget allocation: Backward Class — ₹15 Cr.; Minority Class — ₹2.25 Cr. (Total ~₹17.25 Cr. for FY 2026-27). Maximum Coaching Fee: ₹20,000/- per student for entire course duration (4 months).
Tender FeeINR 15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) — Non-refundable, paid online through e-Procurement portal (www.mptenders.gov.in)
EMD (Bid Security)INR 5,00,000/- (Five Lakh rupees only) — Paid online through e-Procurement portal (www.mptenders.gov.in)
Last DateOnline Bid Submission: 15.10.2026 (up to 6:00 PM); Hard Copy Submission: 16.10.2026 (up to 6:00 PM)
Time of SubmissionOnline: Up to 6:00 PM on 15.10.2026; Hard Copy: Up to 6:00 PM on 16.10.2026
Mode of SubmissionOnline at www.mptenders.gov.in (Technical Bid, Financial Bid in separate envelopes) + Hard Copy at SETC Office (technical documents only, no financial bid)
Download Tender/EOIAvailable at www.mptenders.gov.in (start date: 21.09.2026)
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1. Introduction & Background

1.1 About SETC

  • The State Level Employment and Training Centre (SETC) under the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department (BCMWD), Madhya Pradesh is the nodal agency for this coaching scheme.
  • Director, SETC (Backward Classes and Minority Welfare), Bhopal is empowered to issue instructions and take decisions for effective implementation.
  • Financial flow/payments to selected institutions will be done by the nodal agency after due administrative approvals.
  • State-level monitoring, coordination, and compilation of information will be done through the nodal agency.

1.2 Objective & Background

  • The revised scheme “Sardar Patel Employment Oriented Coaching Scheme 2021 (as amended 2025)” aims to impart qualitative coaching to young men & women of Backward and Minority Classes before Central Staff Selection Commission (SSC), IBPS, ESB Examinations.
  • 100% grant/financial assistance will be provided to selected institutions from the State Government.
  • Objective: Improve success ratio of Backward and Minority category students in competitive examinations.

2. Important Dates & Timeline

EventDate & Time
RFP Ref No.08/SETC/2026-27
RFP Date31.07.2026
Document Download Start21.09.2026
Document Download End15.10.2026
Pre-Bid Meeting29.09.2026, 3:00 PM at SETC Office, Bhopal
Online Bid Submission Start21.09.2026, 12:00 PM
Online Bid Submission End15.10.2026, 6:00 PM
Hard Copy Submission21.09.2026, 12:00 PM to 16.10.2026, 6:00 PM
Opening of Eligibility (Envelope ‘A’)22.10.2026, 3:30 PM
Opening of Technical Bid (Envelope ‘B’)22.10.2026, 3:30 PM
Technical PresentationIntimated later to eligible bidders
Opening of Financial Bid (Envelope ‘C’)Intimated later to technically qualified bidders
Bid Validity180 days from bid submission deadline
Project Duration1 year (extendable by 1 more year, max 2 years)

3. Cluster & Course Details

3.1 Course Group & Exam

  • Course Group: B
  • Exams: Central Staff Selection Commission (SSC), IBPS, ESB Exams
  • Cluster: II
  • Divisional Headquarters: Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, Rewa, Shahdol, Jabalpur
  • Course Duration: 4 Months (Minimum 400 hours), 4 hours daily
  • Maximum Coaching Fee: ₹20,000/- for entire course duration
  • Stipend: External Student: ₹1,000/month; Local Student: ₹500/month (for entire course duration)

3.2 Budget Allocation & Tentative Seats

GroupDivisional HQBudget AllocationOBC TraineesMinority TraineesTotal
AGwalior6%35049399
AChambal2%11615131
ASagar2%11615131
BRewa4%23332265
BShahdol2%11615131
BJabalpur6%35049399
Total22%12811751456

Note: Chambal may be merged with Gwalior and Shahdol with Rewa if sufficient applications are not received. Bidders must provide coaching at all mentioned divisional HQ locations mandatorily.


4. Selection Method & Process

4.1 Selection Method

  • QCBS (Quality and Cost Based Selection)
  • Technical Weightage: 70%
  • Financial Weightage: 30%
  • Final Score = (0.70 × Normalized Technical Score) + (0.30 × Normalized Financial Score)

4.2 Elimination Stages

  1. Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination: Scrutiny of bids for completeness, proper signing, and responsiveness.
  2. Stage 2 — Essential/Eligibility Criteria: Documentary evidence verification.
  3. Technical Evaluation: Minimum 45 out of 90 marks required to qualify for presentation.
  4. Presentation: Maximum 10 marks for logical action plan and presentation.
  5. Financial Bid Opening: Only for technically qualified bidders who present.
  6. Final Score Calculation: Through QCBS.

4.3 Technical Evaluation Criteria (90 Marks)

S.No.ParameterMarks
1Legal Entity (Registration, GST, PAN)Essential
2Financial Strength (Min. ₹1 Cr annual turnover, ₹5 Cr cumulative in last 3 years)Essential
3Experience (Coaching 500 candidates each in last 3 years)Essential
4Space Availability (Min. 5000 sq.ft. own/rented)Essential
5Infrastructure (Audio-visual, projector, library, furniture, etc.)Essential
6Coaching Experts (Min. 2 full-time faculty with 3+ years experience)Essential
7Logical Action PlanEssential
8Non-BlacklistingEssential
9Bidder’s Experience in Years (as on 01-01-2026)10
10Students finally selected in IBPS/SSC/ESB in last 5 years15
11Number of Qualified Faculties15
12Coaching Space & Infrastructure (sq.ft. & library books)10
13Live Streaming & Online Mock Test Facilities05
Total90

4.4 Financial Bid Evaluation

  • Financial bids evaluated based on overall price quoted (inclusive of all taxes).
  • Normalized Financial Score = 100 × (Lowest Offer / Offer by Bidder A)
  • Conditional bids rejected.

4.5 Award Criteria

  • Highest final score treated as successful bidder.
  • In case of tie, bidder with lowest financial score wins; if still tied, highest turnover wins.
  • ESC reserves the right to select bidder and work allotment based on capabilities, quality, and fund availability.

5. Eligibility Criteria (Essential)

S.No.ParameterEligibility Criteria
1Legal EntityLive registration of 5 years as Public Ltd./Private Ltd./LLP/Partnership/Trust/Proprietorship; GST Number; PAN Number
2Financial StrengthMin. annual turnover ₹1 Cr from coaching business in each of last 3 FYs (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25); Total cumulative turnover ₹5 Cr
3ExperienceCoaching 500 candidates each in last 3 years (list with mobile numbers, enrolment no., photographs, fee receipt no.)
4Space AvailabilityMin. 5000 sq.ft. own/rented for coaching; Registry/Rent Agreement/Lease Deed for min. last 3 years
5InfrastructureAudio-visual equipment, projector, library, furniture, drinking water, toilets, fire extinguishers, CCTV
6Coaching ExpertsMin. 2 full-time qualified faculty with 3+ years teaching experience; preferably one expert per subject
7Logical Action PlanMonth-wise logical action plan for entire coaching duration
8Non-BlacklistingSelf-declaration on non-judicial stamp paper of ₹500 duly notarized

6. Scope of Work

6.1 Coaching Institute Responsibilities

  • Provide coaching for OBC and Minority students at all divisional headquarters.
  • 50% seats for outside/external students and 50% for local students.
  • Outstation students get ₹1,000/month home rent; local students get ₹500/month stipend.
  • 75% attendance per month mandatory for stipend and home rent.
  • Success rate for Group B (SSC, IBPS, ESB) required: 5% (including placement in government and private sector).
  • Independent third-party assessment of trainees; assessment fee paid by coaching institutes.
  • Minimum success rate in assessment: 50%.
  • Follow-up of placements for 2 years from date of work order.
  • Timely inspections by head office, district officers, and nodal agency.

6.2 Selection of Eligible Candidates

  • Applications through online platform at MPTAAS portal.
  • Selection on merit basis (marks obtained in graduation).
  • Registration within 15 days from date of approval of selected students list.
  • Institution responsible for qualification and eligibility of selected candidates.

6.3 Qualifications for OBC Youth

  • Resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Backward class preferential caste certificate in prescribed format.
  • Family income within Creamy Layer limit prescribed by Government of India.
  • Necessary academic qualification for respective competitive examination.
  • Age: 17 to 40 years.
  • Benefit only once (exception for multi-level exams).
  • Mandatory attendance for entire coaching period; absence >15 days without notice cancels registration.
  • Reservation for women and physically handicapped as per M.P. Government rules.
  • No criminal case against applicant.

6.4 Qualifications for Minority Youth

  • Resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Religion: Muslim, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Christian, Parsi (self-declaration valid).
  • Family income within Creamy Layer limit (as per OBC norms).
  • Necessary academic qualification; Age: 17 to 40 years.
  • Benefit only once; mandatory attendance; reservation for women and PH.
  • No criminal case.
  • Minority candidates with OBC certificate can be shifted between categories as per seat availability.

6.5 Attendance

  • Offline biometric attendance twice daily (entry and exit).
  • QR code for admission to coaching center.
  • Records maintained by institutions.

6.6 Quality of Coaching

  • State-level monitoring teams (at least 3 teams of subject matter experts) to monitor work.
  • Teams report to Commissioner through Director SETC.

6.7 Other Instructions

  • Curriculum aligned with latest exam pattern; updated as needed.
  • Guidance/counseling for form filling and college selection.
  • Call center support via phone, email.
  • Regular tests/mock tests; monthly reports to SETC.
  • General well-being and security of students is institute’s responsibility.
  • Medium: English and Hindi both.
  • Free teaching & learning material (hardcopy and softcopy) — originally prepared, no copyright infringement.
  • Standard books in library (in consultation with department).
  • Records: lectures, attendance, student performance, action plan.
  • Monthly reports to SETC.
  • ESC decides number of students between courses.

6.8 Periodic Inspection

  • Assessments via feedback surveys, surprise visits, inspections.
  • Deductions from forthcoming payments for gaps/non-compliance.
  • Timely delivery of services is agency’s responsibility.

7. Payment Schedule

  • 5% deduction from approved grant under Coaching fee; paid after successful completion (result as per RFP point 5.2.6).
  • Deducted 5% can be claimed within 1 year of completion.
  • Stipend and home rent paid directly to student’s account through DBT.
  • Process completed at MP TAAS portal.
InstallmentPayment Details
First Installment45% of remaining amount after 5% deduction; paid after agreement execution and submission of selected trainees list
Second Installment30% of remaining amount after start of coaching and submission of necessary information; 50% of total sanctioned stipend as first installment
Third Installment25% of remaining amount after submission of attendance, progress, assessment, certification, and placement; remaining 50% of stipend as second installment
5% Deducted AmountPaid only after progress compliance and successful completion (result as per RFP point 5.2.6)

7.1 Amount Included in Coaching Fee

  • Honorarium, building rent, registration fee, assessment fee, library, student kit, educational material, accessories.
  • All government taxes paid by coaching institute from coaching fee.
  • TDS deducted as per Income Tax rules.
  • Penalties/liquidated damages deducted from payments.

8. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

  • Defines levels of service expected by Coaching institute to SETC.
  • SETC regularly reviews performance and effectiveness of SLA.

9. General Conditions of Contract

ClauseDescription
8.1Contract governed by laws of India; language English/Hindi
8.2Time for commencement and completion; consortium not allowed
8.3Notices via registered post, person, or email
8.4Performance Security: 24 months validity from MOU; top-up if encashed
8.5Taxes and duties: Agency responsible; TDS and GST deductions
8.6Indemnity: Agency indemnifies BCMWD against losses
8.7Default: Failure to perform obligations; 30 days cure period
8.8Termination: For breach (15 days notice), insolvency (immediate), convenience (15 days notice)
8.9Arbitration: Bhopal, M.P.; English/Hindi; decision final and binding
8.10Force Majeure: Fire, flood, acts of God, riots, strikes, epidemics, war
8.11Change Order: SETC may order changes; equitable adjustment
8.12Limitation of Liability: Direct damages only, capped at Total Contract Value
8.13Audit, Access and Reporting: SETC right to inspect and audit
8.14Confidentiality: Highest level of secrecy; NDA required
8.15Documents forming part of Agreement: Contract, RFP, Proposal, LOI, etc.
8.16Commencement and Progress: Diligence and expedition
8.17Reporting Progress: Monthly progress reports; audit rights
8.18Statutory Requirements: Compliance with all applicable laws
8.19Obligations of SETC: Nodal point for implementation; timely approvals
8.20Performance Security/Bank Guarantee: ₹2,000 per student or 10% of bid value (whichever is less)

8.20 Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) Details

S.No.Quoted Rates% of Bid Value for Bank Guarantee
181 to 100% of standard maximum coaching fee10%
250 to 80% of standard maximum coaching fee20%
3Below 50% of standard maximum coaching fee30%

10. Annexures & Formats

AnnexureDescription
9.1Format for Technical Proposal Cover Letter
9.2Technical Bid Format
9.3Format for Undertaking from Bidder (₹500 non-judicial stamp paper, notarized)
9.4Format for Power of Attorney (₹500 non-judicial stamp paper, notarized)
9.5Certificate in Support of Financial Turnover (on CA letterhead with UDIN)
9.6Undertaking for Not Being Barred/Blacklisted (₹500 non-judicial stamp paper, notarized)
9.7Format for Details of Qualified Teachers
9.8Format for Space and Infrastructure Details
9.9Logical Action Plan
9.10Financial Bid Format (in separate envelope)
9.11Format for Final Selected Candidates in IBPS/SSC/ESB/Other
9.12Check-List

11. Key Points for Bidders

  1. Bid Submission: Online at www.mptenders.gov.in + Hard copy at SETC office.
  2. Financial Bid: Should NOT be indicated in Technical Proposal; separate envelope.
  3. EMD: ₹5,00,000/- online; forfeited on withdrawal, failure to sign contract, or false documentation.
  4. Bid Validity: 180 days.
  5. Technical Score: Minimum 45/90 to qualify for presentation.
  6. Presentation: Maximum 10 marks; demo lecture by one faculty mandatory.
  7. Performance Bank Guarantee: As per clause 8.20 and 4.9.
  8. Contract Duration: 1 year (extendable to 2 years).
  9. Payment: 3 installments (45%, 30%, 25%) after 5% deduction.
  10. Contact: The Director, SETC (BCMWD), Opposite Police Radio Wireless Office, Bhadbada Road, Bhopal-462003, M.P.

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