Selection of PMA for EDP & Skill Development Trainings under NI-MSME | RFP 2026

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1. Introduction

The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), Hyderabad, has issued this Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a Project Management Agency (PMA) for the successful management of Skill Development Training Programs. The PMA will act as a central management agency to oversee training delivery, monitoring, compliance, and coordination with facilitating agencies. This initiative aims to streamline Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) and capacity building skill trainings under various ni-msme programs.

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2. Objective

The primary objective is to engage a single, exclusive Project Management Agency to ensure seamless end-to-end management of skill development projects, including infrastructure coordination, trainer deployment, training quality monitoring, MIS management, payment coordination with ni-msme, and overall compliance with project guidelines.

3. Key Dates

4. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) & Tender Fees

• EMD Amount: ₹1 Crore (Rupees One Crore only) – refundable.
• Tender / Processing Fee: ₹10,000 (Rupees Ten thousand only) – non-refundable.
• Payment Mode: RTGS / NEFT only (for both fees).
• Account Details for Payment:
  • Account Name: National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Account No: 3110101538
  • Bank: State Bank of India
  • Branch: Balkampet Branch
  • IFSC Code: SBIN0003607
• Note: Screenshots of both payments must be uploaded with the technical bid. Proposals without the processing fee will be rejected.

5. Scope of Work for the Project Management Agency (PMA)

The selected PMA will be responsible for:

1. Identification of Facilitating Agencies: For infrastructure, mobilization, trainer & staff deployment, placement, and other core activities.
2. Monitoring: Training delivery, curriculum adherence, batch schedules, attendance, and quality standards.
3. MIS & Compliance: Managing project MIS, documentation, audits, and ensuring compliance with project guidelines.
4. Payment Coordination: Coordinating with ni-msme for disbursal of payments to identified facilitating agencies.
5. Central Management: Acting as the single point of contact for ni-msme to ensure seamless project execution.

6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners (Bidders)

Bidders must meet ALL of the following pre-eligibility conditions:

7. Selection Criteria (Technical Bid Score Matrix – 100 Marks)

Technical bids will be evaluated out of 100 marks. Only technically qualified bidders will have their financial bids opened.

• Financial Evaluation: Highest financial quote (H1) among technically qualified highest scorers will ordinarily be awarded the contract.

8. Empanelment Procedure

1. Download RFP documents from ni-msme website or CPP portal.
2. Pay ₹10,000 (processing fee) + ₹1 Cr (EMD) via RTGS/NEFT.
3. Submit Technical & Financial bids online in two separate sealed covers (or online as per CPP portal) by 28 April 2026.
4. Technical Bid Opening on 29 April 2026.
5. Financial Bid Opening for technically qualified bidders on 30 April 2026.
6. Contract Award to the selected PMA.

9. Eligible Beneficiaries

While the document does not explicitly list beneficiary categories, the focus is on Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) and Capacity Building Skill Trainings under ni-msme programs, typically targeting:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Unemployed youth for skill development & placement-linked training

10. Total Target to be Trained

Not explicitly mentioned as a single number. However, eligibility requires the bidder to have trained minimum 30,000 candidates in the last 3 financial years. The project-specific target will be defined in the work order.

11. Job Roles / Course / Focus Area

• Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP)
• Capacity Building Skill Trainings
• Employment-linked skill training
• New age job role training (mentioned in approach methodology)

12. Duration of the Project

The contract will remain valid till the successful completion of the project. Exact tenure will be specified in the work order issued to the selected bidder.

13. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Institutional Service Charge: The bidder must quote a percentage (%) of the project cost as ni-msme’s institutional charges in the financial bid.
• Payment Release: Proportionately based on actual amount disbursed by respective Departments for deliverables and milestones.
• Withholding of Payment: If shortfall in targets is not rectified, payments will be withheld until completion.
• Reimbursements Excluded: Food, accommodation, welcome kit, and assessment charges are NOT included in the quoted percentage.

14. Mode of Submission & Address for Submission

• Mode: Online only through CPP Portal – https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app
• Physical Copies: Not mentioned for submission; however, a hard copy of the presentation must be submitted on the presentation date.
• Address for Communication:
  The Director General,
  ni-msme, Yousufguda, Hyderabad – 500045
  Email: kspg@nimsme.gov.in | Tel: 040-23633221/209

15. Other Important Terms & Conditions

• Penalty Clause: ni-msme reserves the right to impose penalty, cancel or forfeit the contract if the PMA deviates from deliverables or fails to perform.
• No Consortium / Sub-contracting: Participation as a consortium or sub-contracting of any part of the assignment is not allowed.
• Performance Review: Any shortfall must be reported with valid reasons; otherwise payments will be withheld.
• Additional Targets: Any additional targets allotted by ni-msme during the contract period must be mandatorily managed by the selected agency.
• Right to Engage Other Agencies: ni-msme reserves the right to engage another agency if the selected PMA fails to perform.
• Right to Cancel: ni-msme reserves the right to modify/cancel the RFP at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Bid Validity: 60 days from the date of bid submission.
• Verification: All documents must be self-attested; originals to be produced on demand.

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