Request for Proposal for “Revision and Rationalization of QP and NOS for Agriculture & Allied Sector in India"

In order to build capacity for the Agriculture sector and to provide skilled manpower with consistent standard of performance in carrying out a function in the workplace, it is necessary to periodically update the QP-NOS for relevance to industry and labour practices. It is in this endeavor that a proposal for Review & Rationalization of QPNOS is being initiated which will be used for enhancing the understanding of the changes in the skills-requirement and enable updating of the Standards in the Agriculture Sector in India. ASCI will primarily use the Report of this Project in planning schemes and interventions for ensuring standards and building training capacity in this Sector.

The purpose of this RFP is to shortlist qualified agencies to research and update QP-NOSs for the identified roles/occupations in Agriculture and Allied Sector in India. The objective of this document is to provide indicative information on the scope and objective of this assignment. The detailed scope of work, terms and conditions and parameters for selection of the bidding organization is also being provided in this document.

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The Core considerations to be taken while Revising and Rationalizing the QPs are:
– Rigor and robustness of NOS and their NSQF leveling.
– Inclusion of sustainability, gender, PwD and behavioral skills.
– Curricula design/development for broader utility across qualification types.
– Nomenclature and QP/NOS coding, along with NCO codes.
– Occupational Map and Career Progression.

RFP procedure

Send a response by hard copy in a sealed envelope with reference No. as mentioned on Page 1. Please refer to clause 5.7 for details.

For questions regarding this RFP, contact
Col. P S Gupta (Retd)
Vice President, Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI),
GNG Tower, 6th Floor, Plot No. 10, Sector- 44,
Gurgaon, Haryana – 122004
Tel: +91 124-4670029/ 4814673/ 4814659; Extn- 12
Email: psg@asci-india.com
Website: www.asci-india.com

Critical Information

Bidding agencies are advised to study this RFP document carefully before submitting their proposals. Submission of a proposal in response to this notice shall be deemed to have been done after careful study and examination of this document with full understanding of its terms, conditions and implications.

Proposals must offer services for the total requirement. Proposals offering only part of the requirement will be rejected. The Bidder is expected to examine all corresponding instructions, forms, terms and specifications contained in the Solicitation Documents. Failure to comply with these documents will be at the Bidder’s risk and may affect the evaluation of the Proposal.

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Last Date of submission of Proposals : 20th August 2020