RFP: Firms Invited to be PMU for PM-SETU Implementation in Goa

Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (DSDE), Government of Goa, intends to engage a Consultancy Firm/Agency for Design and Project Management Unit for a period of three (3) years, further extendable up to 2 years, to provide consultancy for design, technical and project management support for the scheme “PM-SETU” to the Directorate General of Training (DGT), MSDE during the period of the scheme. The selected Consultancy Firm/Agency will establish a PMU (Project Management Unit) for the scheme’s implementation at the State level.

Scope of Work:

The Project/Programme Management Unit (PMU) will fully support the Directorate to implement the Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation Through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU)”
through the following major domain intervention as may be required:

Planning and Implementation Support
- Develop a methodology for the selection of ITIs for upgradation, ensuring alignment with the
  local economic context and the State’s vision, while maintaining balanced geographical and
  sectoral coverage.
- Support the State in the preparation of a comprehensive Five-Year Implementation Plan for the scheme, detailing timelines, deliverables, milestones, and monitoring indicators.
- Assist in the formation and operationalization of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), including the
  preparation of necessary agreements such as Shareholding Agreements, License Agreements,
  Memoranda of Association (MoA), and Risk Sharing Frameworks.
Institutional Handholding and Coordination
- Provide continuous handholding support to SPVs for the implementation of approved projects
  and act as the interface between the State Directorate and SPVs.
- Facilitate industry collaboration and develop frameworks to enhance industry participation in ITI upgradation.
- Serve as the communication channel between the State, Industries, DGT, NSTIs, and other
  relevant stakeholders.
- Support state in overall implementation and coordination of scheme.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Establish project baselines, key performance indicators (KPls), and monitoring frameworks to
  track progress, deviations, and performance objectives.
- Support data collection, validation, and regular reporting to States/ National PMU (NPMU) as
  per predefined metrics
- Conduct periodic performance and viability analysis, recommend corrective actions, and
  facilitate project review exercises.
- Provide support to the Independent Monitoring Agency (IMA) and Independent Verification
  Agency (IVA) for effective monitoring and verification of the scheme’s KPI/DLIs during
  implementation.
Financial and Procurement Management
- Support the State in preparing annual financial plans, budget monitoring, and expenditure
  tracking.
- Coordinate and support external audits, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and timely follow-up on audit observations
- Assist the State in developing procurement policies, preparing RFP documents, and implementing procurement planning systems in accordance with financial management
  guidelines.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
- Develop capacity building plan, disseminate knowledge and best practices through structured
  meetings, training programs, and workshops with stakeholders.
- Facilitate learning sessions for SPVs and ITIs to enhance implementation efficiency, quality, and long-term sustainability.
Grievance Redressal and Change Management
- Provide grievance redressal support for implementation agencies and monitor the resolution
  process to ensure timely action.
- Recommend program improvements using change management approaches and document best practices for replication and scaling.
Any other criteria as desired by State