RFP for Selection of Project Implementation Agencies (Pias) By Bsdm for Conducting “Rpl with Bridge Course” Program In Specified Job Roles In Bihar

RFP Title: Request for Proposal for Selection of Project Implementation Agencies (Pias) By Bihar Skill Development Mission (Bsdm) For Conducting “Rpl with Bridge Course” Program In Specified Job Roles In Bihar

Deadline: 16^th January 2019

Brief background of BSDM:

In Bihar a comprehensive and long-term strategy for skill development is being developed by the Government of Bihar. Accordingly, the Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM) has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Honorable Chief Minister with the vision to increase the capacity & capability of the system to deliver quality skill training and professional knowledge to the youth to enhance their employability and bridge the skill deficit with a view to meet the growing demand for skilled manpower.

Objectives of the Mission:

• To facilitate generation of adequate employment opportunities through a policy frame work.
• To encourage and facilitate skill training for youth of Bihar.
• To monitor generation of employment in different sectors.
• To facilitate launching of training programs for both uneducated and educated unemployed persons for upgradation of their skills.
• To formulate area and trade specific strategies for maximizing employment opportunities on a sustainable basis in the State supported by private sector.
• To facilitate a coordinated approach in achieving the above objectives for maximizing the benefits over time and space and in reaching out the most needy sections of the population.
• Management of skill development agenda of the State of Bihar.

Brief on objective of this RFP:

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Guidelines (2016-2020) defines Recognition of Prior Learning

Guidelines as under:

Individuals with prior learning experience or skills shall be assessed and certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the Scheme. RPL aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the NSQF. Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs), such as Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) or any other agencies designated by MSDE/NSDC, shall be incentivized to implement RPL projects in any of the three Project Types (RPL Camps, RPL at Employer’s Premises and RPL centers). To address knowledge gaps, PIAs may offer Bridge Courses to RPL candidates.

The objectives of RPL are primarily three-fold:

To align the competencies of the un-regulated workforce of the country to the standardized National Skills

Qualification Framework (NSQF)

• To enhance the career/employability opportunities of an individual as well as provide alternative routes to advance skill training
• To provide opportunities for reducing inequalities based on privileging certain forms of knowledge over others.

Eligible Beneficiaries

RPL is applicable to any candidate of Bihar domicile who:

• On the date of enrolment, fits the minimum age criteria as per the Qualification Pack (QP) requirements. However this will not be a mandatory condition but a preferable condition.
• Possesses an Aadhar Card and an Aadhar seeded/linked bank account.
• Fits the pre-screening criteria defined by PIA in coordination with SSCs for the respective job role
• Fits the funding department beneficiary eligibility criteria
• Target Beneficiary Age Group: Working age population – 15 – 59 Years.

Submission of Proposals

• The Proposal must submitted online mode containing single stage as belowA)
• Technical Bid Open Stage
• Bidder shall submit all the required documents as mentioned in the annexure including Tech Forms. It should be ensured that various formats mentioned in this RFP should be adhered to and no changes in the format should be done.
• Any proposal received by the BSDM after the stipulated deadline shall be rejected and returned unopened to the Bidder.
• The bids submitted by telex/telegram/fax/e-mail etc. shall not be considered. No correspondence will be entertained on this matter.
• BSDM shall not be responsible for any postal delay or non-receipt/ non delivery of the documents. No further correspondence on the subject will be entertained.

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