EOI Summary – UPDESCO Franchisee Selection for Education & Training Centres
Key Information at a Glance
| Heading | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Issuing Authority | U.P. Development Systems Corporation Ltd. (UPDESCO) – UP Govt. Undertaking |
| Title of Tender/RFP | Selection of franchisee of UPDESCO for Authorised Education and Training Centre (UPDESCO-AEC) |
| Value of Tender | Not a fixed value; revenue sharing model (15% royalty + GST on fee collected) |
| Tender Fee (Processing Fee) | ₹11,800/- (₹10,000 form fee + ₹1,800 GST) – Non-refundable |
| EMD (Security Deposit) | Category-wise refundable security deposit: A: ₹50,000; B: ₹40,000; C: ₹30,000; D: ₹15,000 |
| Last Date for Submission | 18th May 2026 |
| Time of Submission | Up to 3:00 PM |
| Mode of Submission | Online (e-tender portal) OR Physical (sealed envelope) |
| DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | 🔗Official Source (Recommended): Available on http://etender.up.nic.in (Bid Reference No.: UPDESCO/ET/2026-27) ⬇️ Quick Access Copy (Optional): DOWNLOAD ⚠️ Note: Always refer to the official website for latest updates and corrigendums. |
Detailed Summary of the EOI
1. Objective
UPDESCO invites applications from companies, firms, societies, or individuals to become Authorised Education Centres (UPDESCO-AEC) as franchisees to run:
- Career courses
- Corporate training
- Government-sponsored training
- BCA/B.Tech/MCA project guidance
- Other training schemes
Note: No guarantee of training work allotment is provided.
2. Categories of Centres & Fees
| Category | Districts / Areas | License Fee (3 years, +18% GST) | Security Deposit (Refundable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida | ₹40,000 | ₹50,000 |
| B | Moradabad, Aligarh, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Mathura, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Mirzapur, Ayodhya, Firozabad, Muzaffarnagar, Farrukhabad | ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 |
| C | All other district HQs (excluding A & B) | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| D | All Tehsils / Blocks | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
- License fee is one-time non-refundable; GST (18% extra) applicable.
- Agreement period: Minimum 3 years, renewable based on performance.
3. Financial & Royalty Terms
- Royalty payable to UPDESCO: 15% of total fee collected from students (career courses, corporate training, etc.)
- GST (currently 18%) payable extra on royalty.
- Course fees and discount structures are fixed by UPDESCO; franchisee cannot deviate.
- Student fee collected by franchisee; royalty portion sent via bank draft/RTGS/NEFT to UPDESCO.
- For corporate training, client’s draft/cheque must be in favor of UPDESCO.
4. Performance Requirement for Renewal
- Category A: Min 300 students in 3 years
- Category B: Min 200 students
- Category C: Min 100 students
- Category D: Min 60 students
- Failure may lead to non-renewal or confiscation of security deposit.
5. Infrastructure Requirements (Category-wise)
- Minimum computers: A-17, B-12, C-10, D-8
- Faculty: Sr. Faculty, Jr. Faculty, Lab Assistant, Centre Manager, Receptionist, Office Helper (varies by category)
- Carpet area: A-2030 sqft, B-1580 sqft, C-1300 sqft, D-600 sqft
- Mandatory: Internet, electricity backup, AC in labs (A,B,C), parking, projector.
6. Key Restrictions & Obligations
- Franchisee cannot issue certificates; only UPDESCO can.
- No sub-franchising or acting as master franchisee.
- Cannot change course methodology or fee structure without written consent.
- Address change requires physical verification by UPDESCO; unregistered operation = breach.
- Online admission & fee payment portal to be used.
7. Agreement & Termination
- LOI issued after physical site verification.
- License fee & signed agreement required within 1 month of LOI, else LOI revoked.
- UPDESCO can cancel/annul any bid without assigning reason.
- Non-renewal possible if performance targets not met.
8. Dispute Resolution
- Amicable resolution first (30 days).
- Then arbitration (3 arbitrators, Lucknow venue) under Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996.
- Decision of majority arbitrators is final and binding.
9. Limitation of Liability
- Franchisee’s total liability limited to contract value.
- No liability for indirect/consequential losses except willful misconduct.
10. Submission of Application
- Mode 1: Upload filled PDF on https://etender.up.nic.in
- Mode 2: Physical application in sealed envelope marked “Application for Franchisee” to:
Incharge, Education & Training Division, UPDESCO, UPTRON Building, 2nd Floor, Near Gomti Barrage, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow – 226010 - Application must include: ₹11,800 fee proof, all 18 pages signed & stamped, Annexures A–F, and a notarized affidavit on ₹100 stamp paper affirming truthfulness & no blacklisting.
11. Documents to Attach (Annexure-F)
- Registration proof (Company/Partnership/Society etc.)
- Premises layout / rough sketch
- Ownership proof or rent agreement
- ID & address proof of centre incharge
- Photographs (2 of incharge)
- PAN Card, GST No.
- Purchase receipts of computers, UPS, printer (with specs)
- Bio-data of faculty/staff
- Proof of rural area (if Cat-D)
- Affidavit (as above)
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