Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) is implementing various Skill Development Programs in mission mode, targeting the skilling of youth in short term vocational trades across the state. This Request for Empanelment (RfE) invites proposals from eligible Private Training Providers (PTPs) for empanelment under the UPSDM. The empanelment shall be initially for two financial years, excluding the financial year in which the agreement is signed. The continuation of empanelment will be subject to satisfactory performance; in case of non-performance or unsatisfactory outcomes, the empanelment may be terminated with immediate effect.
This is a continuous and terminal date-neutral RFE, meaning interested and eligible parties may submit their proposals at any time unless explicitly withdrawn. Any such withdrawal will be notified separately through publication on the Mission portal and in leading newspapers.
Scope and Expectations from Training Providers:
- PTPs must demonstrate the ability to manage adequate resources and infrastructure across the State, especially for the training of:
- Youths and semi-skilled workers under Short term training in New Age Technologies, Digital, Green and Future Skills Sectors.
- Students of different educational stream, who want to learn skills related to Digital, Green and Future Sectors.
- All the interested persons who want to learn skills.
Scope of Work:
The empanelled Private Training Providers (PTPs) under Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) will be responsible for end-to-end implementation of training and placement programs in their assigned districts. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following components:
- Mobilization, Pre-Counseling, and Registration of Candidates
- Awareness Creation
- Candidate Pre-Counseling
- Documentation
- Training Implementation
- Curriculum
- Trainer Assignment
- Attendance Monitoring
- Training Infrastructure Requirements
- On-the-Job Training (OJT)
- Residential Training
- Placement of Trained Candidates
- Post-Placement Support
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Key Terms of Empanelment
- Scheme-Specific Guidelines
- All empanelled PTPs shall strictly follow scheme-specific guidelines while implementing the Skill Development Programmes.
- In the absence of scheme-specific guidelines, the UPSDM Guidelines shall prevail.
- PTPs are also mandated to comply with any UPSDM-issued circulars or instructions under the respective schemes from time to time.
- Sectors, Modules, and Fee Structure
- Training Providers are required to train candidates in job roles and districts as decided by UPSDM, depending on the scheme and local requirements.
- Each PTP must indicate the sectors of expertise
- The list of available sectors for training is attached in Annexure A. This list is subject to revision (additions/deletions) at any stage, and the amended list will be final and binding.
- UPSDM reserves the right to assign any sector/module/location to PTPs based on training demand and geographic needs.
- Selection of Districts
- A PTP may apply for multiple districts but must specify the order of preference.
- Opening of Centers:
- Centers must be opened in phases within 30 days of empanelment.
- 100% of targeted centers and sectors must commence training within 30 working days of Agreement signing.
- Infrastructure and Faculty Requirements
- A trainer-to-trainee ratio of 1:25 must be maintained.
- Assessment and Certification
- All trained candidates shall be assessed and certified by third-party assessors empanelled with SSCs or other authorized bodies.
- Assessment will be scheduled typically within one month of batch commencement.
- Placement Criteria
- Must be in the same sector/job role as the training
- Within 3 months of training completion
- UPSDM shall conduct random audits of 5% placed candidates per quarter.
- Discrepancies in placement claims may lead to penalties or termination of the Agreement.
- Training Cost and Incentives
- Per-hour training cost shall be paid as per the Common Cost Norms adopted by GoUP.
- One set of uniform per trainee will be funded, and must be arranged by PTPs as per UPSDM’s specifications.
- Payment Terms
- Training cost shall be paid in instalments, aligned with milestones of training, assessment, and placement.
- Payments will be made within 30 days of invoice submission, subject to error-free documentation.
- Tracking and Monitoring
- Post-placement tracking of candidates is mandatory for a minimum of 9 months.
- Tracking and placement must align with the Common Norms.
- Targets and Audience
- UPSDM will assign annual training targets, which may be revised based on TP’s performance.
