EOI: Empanelment of Training Partners under COSA II in Madhya Pradesh

The Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skills Park (SSRGSP) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, is part of the Madhya Pradesh Skill Development Project (MPSDP), funded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the Asian Development Bank. At its core is the Center for Occupational Skills Acquisition (COSA), which offers advanced training with technical support from ITE Singapore. COSA provides two main types of programs: longer-term training offered by SSRGSP (6–12 months) in COSA-I, and industry-based training or upskilling training in COSA-II. COSA-II focuses on both the manufacturing and service sectors, partnering with industries, training companies, and academic institutions to set up customized training centers.

In this regard SSRGSP, is soliciting proposals from qualified bidders for the empanelment of Industry Partners. The institute seeks esteemed organizations to work as operating partners in conducting industry-aligned Skill Development Programs within the center for Occupational Skills and Acquisition (COSA-II). The initiative aims to enhance employability and livelihood opportunities by providing hands-on, market-relevant training across various sectors.

Objective:

The objective is to select and empanel eligible bidder(s) for the following:

Training: To deliver comprehensive training programs to candidates, focusing on market-driven technologies and various skill development domains, to enhance their employability upon successful completion of the training.
Certification: On completion of the courses, the training provider should provide a certificate recognizing the completion of the course.
Placement: To facilitate employment assistance to the eligible candidates of the batch.
Ecosystem Development Activities: To help SSRGSP in creating an eco-system for generating interest among students and learners in the program by participating in Webinars/Seminars conducted by SSRGSP and mobilizing resources to help students enroll in this program.

Scope of Work:

The scope of work of the potential partners shall be all or a combination of some as enumerated below, or as mutually agreed based on the merits of the proposal:

Bring, operate and manage the infrastructure and training equipment for training delivery (training space shall be offered by SSRGSP).
Shortlist relevant sectors based on Industry requirements, suitable criteria, develop curriculum and deliver short term, long term and upskilling programs.
Manage the end-to-end operations, viz., selection of courses, fee structure, mobilization, counseling, enrolment, training, assessment and certification, as per the policy of GSP.
Partnership with national and international bodies for accreditation and affiliation of the training programs, wherever applicable.
Assist in developing necessary marketing /branding material, including prospectus, brochures, webpage, social media engagement and similar other documents.
Capacity building of the GSP officials and training staff.
The partner is expected to ensure that the agreed percentage of the eligible and willing candidates who meet the prescribed cutoff in the exit criteria for the job roles get placements after the training.
Any other as mutually agreed upon based on the merits of the proposal.

Responsibilities of the operating partner

To conduct industry-ready technology training programs to enhance the employability of candidates and the timely delivery of the selected training program.
To be responsible for students’ mobilization, counselling, registration, and engagement (Joint responsibility along with SSRGSP if mutually agreed).
Overall execution of the center in a financially sustainable way and sharing the revenue on mutually agreed terms.
To define eligibility criteria for candidates to be selected and the assessment for the selection of students.
Provisioning of training/working opportunities on live projects/internships.
Availability of course content/curricula as per Industry standards/Requirements.
To ensure all the resources required for training are available during the entire tenure of the project.
To assign all resources (people, Tools, Technology, etc.) to facilitate all training (all types), placements, etc.
To facilitate exposure visits to organizations/Industries in case any course requires
To submit quarterly progress reports, including the information and database about the enrolled and placed students of each batch to SSRGSP.
To coordinate with SSRGSP for joint reviews and audits as required by SSRGSP or the government of Madhya Pradesh.