Request for Proposal (RFP)

Bids are invited for: Empanelment of Agencies/Consultant for Mobilization and Placements of Candidates in Pune

Ref: AIFT/RFP/DL/2025-26/020

Release of Request for Proposal	3rd December 2025
Online Pre-bid Meeting Date and last date send queries	9th December 2025 (16:00 Hrs IST)   Link for Registration: https://forms.gle/SDkRBcY1MgX7J5q47
Bid Submission Closing Date (Last Date to Apply)	11th December 2025   Link for submission of proposals: 1.     Technical:  https://forms.gle/JKeaZqKaDNLeA1tG7 Financial: https://forms.gle/z1V4BcKQ3abjjgMXA
Technical Bid Opening	12th December 2025
Financial Bid Opening	15th December 2025
Finalization of Contract	17th December 2025 (Tentative)

Scope of work:

Selected Consultants/Agency/ies will be offered to enter into a Service contract with the AIFT for Mobilization and support Placements of Candidates in Pune (500 candidates out of 1500 Candidates) by 31^st March 2026, AIFT may assign an additional number of candidates for the entire end to end deliverables based on bidders capacity and expertise; as per below Scope of Work. Bidders are requested to read the terms and quote accordingly:

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

 

AIFT aims to influence the skilling and employment ecosystem for inclusion and empowerment of youth from the marginalized and economically weaker sections of society through a project over a period of 17 months in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), Vijayawada

(Andhra Pradesh), Mumbai and Pune (Maharashtra). This program aims to empower the Sales professionals to excel in their roles by focusing on skilling in credit processing, store security, product expertise, personalized customer support, improved communication skills, interpersonal skills and continuous service improvement.

This project endeavours to benefit 17,000+ individuals across these five locations through interventions.

KEY DELIVERABLES

1.    Candidate Mobilization

• Mobilize at least the required number of candidates for training as per project requirements.
• Mobilized candidates must be intermediate and above 18 years of age.
• Ensure mobilization of minimum 500 candidates in Pune, along with subsequent placement activities. By the end of deliverables, a minimum of 73% of the trained candidates must be women.

2.    Team Composition

• Deploy a minimum team of 8–10 staff members, including mobilizers, trainers, a centre coordinator, and a placement coordinator.

3.    Mobilization Planning & Documentation

• Present a mobilization plan including location names, centre addresses, and staff allocation.
• Collect all candidate documents required for enrolment as required by AIFT.
• Submit identity proofs and candidate detail sheets (as per the provided sample) to AIFT.

4.    Training Execution

• Train candidates on the Sales Associate course as per the prescribed module.
• Ensure candidates attend and successfully complete the 15-day certification course.
• Oversee training, enrolment, and onboarding of the target group.
• Conduct pre- and post-assessments on the AIFT Learning Management System (LMS) and issue certificates to graduates.
• Maintain    all   AIFT-specific    documentation    related    to                 candidate                identification, onboarding, and engagement.

5.    Training Venue & Infrastructure

• Arrangement of Training at the Service Provider’s own centre must be available, subject to AIFT’s prior approval and based on proximity of mobilized candidates to AIFT centres.
• The Service Provider shall provide all necessary infrastructure—including computers, projectors, and other required equipment—at no additional cost.

6.    Placements

• Ensure at least 60% of trained candidates i.e at least are placed in sales or allied job roles.

7.    Coordination & Reporting

• Communicate community feedback regularly to relevant AIFT project team members.
• Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by AIFT’s SPOC.

Bid Submission:

Bidders are advised to submit bid online in Google forms link -

1. Pre-bid meeting interest submission- https://forms.gle/SDkRBcY1MgX7J5q47
2. Technical Bid Submission Link- https://forms.gle/JKeaZqKaDNLeA1tG7
3. Financial Bid Submission Link- https://forms.gle/z1V4BcKQ3abjjgMXA

To download the full ToR, click here: RFP: Mobilization HUL SAFAL Pune

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