The Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM), under the Department of Youth, Employment and Skill Development, Government of Bihar, invites proposals for the empanelment of Training Partners (TPs) to implement an employment-linked Domain Skill Development Program for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Divyangjan, and Transgender candidates across the state of Bihar.

This initiative aims to create an inclusive and structured skill development ecosystem by providing industry-relevant training aligned with Sector Skill Councils (SSC) and National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) standards, ultimately leading to sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized groups.

Scope of Work

The selected Training Partners will be responsible for end-to-end implementation of the skill development program, including:

• Mobilization, counseling, and registration of eligible candidates
• Establishment and management of training centers
• Delivery of domain-specific skill training as per approved curriculum
• Conduct of assessments and certification
• Ensuring placement of trained candidates with minimum wage compliance
• Post-placement tracking and reporting

Key Objectives

• Enhance employability of PwD and Transgender candidates
• Provide industry-linked, market-driven skill training
• Strengthen placement-oriented skilling ecosystem in Bihar
• Ensure standardized training delivery and monitoring through BSDM framework

Eligibility & Selection

Reputed organizations with proven experience in skill training and placement under government or private initiatives are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on:

• Technical evaluation of organizational capacity and past performance
• Placement track record and industry linkages
• Financial strength and operational capability
• Technical presentation and demonstration of readiness

Only applicants scoring the prescribed minimum marks in technical evaluation will be considered for empanelment.

Tender Process

• The RFP follows a Single Bid System (no financial bid)
• Proposals must be submitted online through the Bihar e-procurement portal
• Empanelment does not guarantee allocation of work; targets will be assigned based on performance and departmental requirements

Duration

The empanelment will be valid for three years, subject to periodic performance evaluation.

Compliance & Governance

The tender is governed by:

• Bihar Financial Rules (as amended)
• State Purchase Preference Policy
• IT Act 2000 for e-procurement

BSDM reserves the right to modify, cancel, or amend the tender process at any stage without assigning any reason.