Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation

Inviting Expression of Interest

for shortlisting of eligible Training Partners to participate in the
RFP process for Imparting Skill Training to the Unemployed youth of Tamil
Nadu
under Naan Mudhalvan Finishing School (NMFS)

Ref No: 01 / STT-FS / 2024, Dt:15.03.2024

S.No Event/ Details Date / Details

1 Date of Issue of EoI 15.03.2024
2 Queries to be Addressed to [email protected]
3 Application link www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in

TAMILNADU SKILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

8th Floor, Chennai Metro Rail Limited Building,
METROS, No.327, Anna Salai,
Nandanam Chennai-600035,
Tel: 044–22500107
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tnskill.tn.gov.in
& www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in

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 Table of contents
1. Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Invitation for Applications .................................................................................................................. 4
2. Instructions to Applicants ......................................................................................................................6
3. Application Procedure & Eligibility: .................................................................................................... 9
4. Issue of RFP (Request for Proposal) and selection ...............................................................................9
5. Terms and Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 10
FORMS................................................................................................................................................... 11
(“Establishments / Factories” are required to fill only Form-1) ............................................................. 11
Form - 1 :.................................................................................................................................................11
(“Regular Training Partners” are required to fill Form- 2 To Form- 6)......................................................... 13
Form - 2................................................................................................................................................... 13
Form - 3 ...................................................................................................................................................14
Form - 4 ...................................................................................................................................................15
Form - 5 ...................................................................................................................................................17
Form - 6 ...................................................................................................................................................18
Annexure: CA Certificate (Financial Information).............................................................................19

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1. Disclaimer
i. Though adequate care has been taken in the preparation of this Expression of Interest
Document (EOI document), the Bidder should satisfy himself/ herself that the document is
complete in all respects. Intimation of discrepancy, if any, should be given to the issuing
authority at the below mentioned address

Contact:
Tamil Nadu Skill Development
Corporation (TNSDC), 8th Floor, Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Building, METROS, No.327, Anna Salai,
Nandanam, Chennai-600 035,
Tel: 044–22500107
E-mail :[email protected] (Only for Clarifications regarding EOI)
Website:https://www.tnskill.tn.gov.in
www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in
i. Neither TNSDC nor their Employees make any representation or warranty as to the
accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information in this EOI document. Each
prospective Bidder should conduct his own investigations and analysis and check the
accuracy, reliability and completeness of the information in this EOI document and obtain
independent advice from appropriate source before submission of this EOI.
ii. Neither TNSDC nor their employees will have any liability to any prospective Bidder or any
other person under the law of contract, for any loss, expense or damage which may arise
from or be incurred or suffered in connection withanything contained in this EOI document.
iii. TNSDC reserves the right to reject any or all of the EOIs submitted in response to this EOI
document at any stage without assigning any reasons whatsoever. TNSDC also reserves
the right to hold or withdraw or cancel the process at any stage under intimation to the
Bidders who submit the EOI.
iv. TNSDC also reserves the right to modify or amend or add to any or all of the provisions of
this EOI document or cancel the present Invitation and call for fresh Invitations.
v. Neither TNSDC nor their employees will have any liability in case of non-receipt of any
correspondence from them to the Bidders due to network problems or any other system-
related issues.
vi. If any information provided by the Bidder in the application or provided by the Bidder in
response to any subsequent query by TNSDC, is found to be incorrect or is a material
misrepresentation of facts, then the application will be liable for rejection. Mere clerical
errors or bonafide mistakes may be treated as an exception at the sole discretion of TNSDC
and if TNSDC is adequately satisfied.
vii. In case the due date of the application is a holiday declared by State or Central Government,
the next working day will become the due date for submission of the application.
viii. Bidders should obtain all necessary clearances for participating in the EOI process before
submitting their application and ensure they are eligible to participate in thisEOI process.
ix. The Bidders and their respective officers, employees, agents and advisers shall observe the
highest standard of ethics during and after the application process. TNSDC shall reject an
application without being liable in any manner whatsoever to the Bidder, if it determines
that the Bidder has, directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged in corrupt practice,
fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice in the
application process.

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 Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation

Dear Sir/Madam,

Advertisement Reference: Ref No: 01 / STT-FS / 2024, Dt:15.03.2024

Sub: This EOI is issued by the undersigned inviting “Express of Interest” from eligible
Training Partners/ Agencies/ Industries/ Factories for shortlisting of them to
participate in the RFP process for imparting skill training to the Unemployed
youth of Tamil Nadu under Naan Mudhalvan Finishing School (NMFS)

1.1. The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), a Government Company,
(hereinafter called TNSDC) invites EoI from Prospective Training Agencies / Organizations /
Factories / Industries to Impart Skill Training

1.2. Details/Documents provided for the submission of application

1) Invitation for Applications

2) Instructions to Applicants

3) Issue of RFP and selection

4) Terms and conditions

5) Forms

1.3. Submission of Application

(a) Applications must be direct, concise, and complete. TNSDC will evaluate the
agency/TPs based on its clarity and the directness of its response to the requirements of
the company as outlined in this document.
(b) Applicant shall furnish the required information online and upload necessary documents
to substantiate their experience in TNSDC Website: www.tnskill.tn.gov.in &
www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in. Any deviations in format or adoption of any other mode
for application will not be considered.
(c) The template for documents can be downloaded from the website
www.tnskill.tn.gov.in.
(d) Submission of Applications: Applicants should submit their Expression of Interests in
online mode (www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in) and in accordance to the instructions
given in this document. No Financial proposals needs to be submitted along with the

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 application.

1.4. Interested Training Partners/ Agencies / Organizations / Factories / Industries are requested to
clarify their doubts regarding the selection and seek information on the assignment as email
addressed to [email protected]. TNSDC will discuss and review the queries and provide reply
through emails and TNSDC website.

1.5. Opening of Applications: Applications will be opened online www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in, by

the Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) or her authorized
representative or by a committee constituted for this purpose, as and when the applications are
received.

1.6. Empanelment of Agencies will be done only after evaluation of the application submitted based
on the relevance of the course proposed and the expertise of the applicant.

Yours faithfully,

Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC)

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2. Instructions to Applicants

2.1 Definitions

TNSDC means Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, a Section 8 Company of Tamil
Nadu Government, represented by the Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Skill Development
Corporation.

Applicant means the entity applying for empanelment.

Technical Scrutiny Committee is a sub Committee constituted by the Managing Director, Tamil
Nadu Skill Development Corporation to decide on the technical aspects of the applications and to
evaluate the same. In case if the items are rejected by the committee during evaluation, appropriate
decision will be taken by the committee. If the applicant is found to be ineligible after evaluation,
the application of next eligible applicant will be considered based on decision of committee. The
decision of the committee will prevail in such situation.

Application Inviting Authority is the Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Skill Development
Corporation who on behalf of TNSDC calls and finalize the Advertisement

Blacklisting/debarring – the event occurring by the operation of the conditions under which the
applicant will be prevented for a period of 1 to 5 years from participating in the future standing
advertisements/ EoI / tenders of Application Inviting Authority or any other State
Government/Central Government / PSUs.

2.2 General Provisions:

The Advertisement document can be downloaded from website www.tnskill.tn.gov.in. &

www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in

2.3 Corrupt and Fraudulent Practices

TNSDC requires compliance with its policy in regard to corrupt and fraudulent / prohibited
practices as set forth in this application. In further pursuance of this policy, the selected training
partners shall permit TNSDC or its representatives to inspect the accounts, records and other
documents relating to the submission of the application and execution of the contract, in case of
award, and to have the records inspected by TNSDC

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2.4 Conflict of Interest
a) Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, and unless stated otherwise in this
Advertisement, the applicant shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below: -

i. Relationship with the TNSDC’s staff: An applicant (including its subsidiaries / partners) that has
a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the TNSDC who are directly
or indirectly involved in any part of (i) the preparation of the Terms of Reference for the
assignment, (ii) the selection process for the Contract, or (iii) the supervision of the Contract,
may not be awarded a Contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been
resolved in a manner acceptable to TNSDC throughout the selection process and the execution
of the Contract.

2.5 In preparing the application, applicant is expected to examine the advertisement document in close
detail. Material deficiencies in providing the information requested in the EoI document may result
in rejection of the application.

2.6 The Applicant shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of application,
and TNSDC shall not be responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome
of the selection process. TNSDC is not bound to accept any application, and reserves the right to
annul the selection process at any time prior to Contract award, without thereby incurring any
liability to the applicant.

2.7 The application, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the application exchanged
between the Training Partners and TNSDC, shall be written in English only. All documents
produced as annexures in any Language, other than English, should be accompanied by certified
translated copy in English.

2.8 Any attempt by the applicant or anyone on behalf of the applicant to influence improperly TNSDC
in the evaluation of the application or Contract award decisions may result in the rejection of its
application, and may be subject to the application of prevailing Government sanctions procedures.

2.9 Applicable law: The work order shall be governed by the laws and procedures established by
Government of, within the frame work of applicable legislation and enactment made from time to
time concerning such commercial dealings. Any default in the terms and conditions of the document
by the Training Partner will lead to rejection of work order.

2.10 Amendment of Application Document: At any time, TNSDC may for any reason, modify the
Advertisement Document. The amendment document shall be made applicable in the website
www.tnskill.tn.gov.in & www.naanmudhalvan.tn.gov.in and such amendments shall be binding on
all the applicants.

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2.11 Disqualification

TNSDC may at its sole discretion and at any time during the evaluation of application, disqualify
any applicant, if the applicant;

1. Made misleading or false representations in the forms, statements and attachments submitted in
proof of the eligibility requirements;

2. Exhibited a record of poor performance such as abandoning works, not properly completing the
contractual obligations, inordinately delaying completion or financial failures etc. in any of the
projects in the preceding three years;

3. Submitted an application that is not accompanied by required documentation or is non –

responsive

4. Failed to provide clarification related thereto, when sought;

5. Was declared ineligible/blacklisted by State/UT/Central Government;

6. Tried to influence the evaluation process either directly or indirectly

2.12 Disclaimer

i The information submitted in response to this advertisement may be subject to the public release
(as per RTI norms). Applicants responding to this invitation assume the risk of public disclosure.
ii This is not to be considered as a commitment by TNSDC to contract for services. Please be
advised that TNSDC will not pay for any information provided as a result of this invitation and
will not recognize or reimburse any cost associated with any submission.
iii This Application does not entail any commitment on the part of the company, either financial or
otherwise.
iv TNSDC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without incurring any
obligation to inform the effected applicant/s of the reasons.

2.13 List of Courses (National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and Non-NSQF) which can be
offered by the applicant may be furnished in Form 3
2.14 Applications are welcome throughout the year and they will be taken up for screening from time
to time.
2.15 TNSDC reserves the right to empanel the applied party. Mere fulfilment of the
qualifications and experience requirement does not entitle the party to be empaneled.
2.16 The selection committee reserves the right to reject any or all of the applications without
assigning any reason thereof.
2.17 Incomplete applications or applications without relevant documents are liable to be rejected.

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3. Application Procedure & Eligibility:

3.1 Establishments / Factories :

Establishments having workforce of 30 employees or more and have registered in Apprenticeship

Portal and engaged apprentices are eligible to participate in the EoI.

3.2 Regular Training Partners (TP):

 Training partners / Institutes/ Agencies who wish to conduct NSQF-aligned /Non-NSQF courses
shall apply as regular training partners.
 Applications will only be considered for NSQF Level 5.5 and above, as well as equivalent Non-
NSQF courses. Please attach course details as in Form 3.

Eligibility & Qualification criteria for regular Training Partners:

1. To participate in this EoI, the TP must be a single entity registered in India.
2. Operational for at least 3 years (date of registration shall be considered for calculating the date of
commencement of operations)
3. The Training Partner should have a minimum 3 (three) years of experience in Skill Training, in Tamil
Nadu or with in India.
4. Total Average Annual Turnover of the training partner in last three financial years (i.e., 2021-22
2022-23 and 2023-24) from skill training should not be less than Rs.50.00 Lakh (Rupees Fifty Lakhs
only). The average annual turnover certificate as issued by the Auditor/Chartered Accountant should
be submitted in the format enclosed as Annexure 1 of this EoI document. The Certificate must be
accompanied by attested copies of audited Statement of Accounts of last three financial years (i.e.
2021-22 2022-23 and 2023-24).
5. The applicant should have qualified/experienced faculties/trainers with a minimum of 2 years of
experience in their respective domains, and they shall be given preference. The individual
faculties'/trainers’ updated LinkedIn profile details should be uploaded in the application Form 5
mandatorily.
6. Preference shall be given to applicants with good placement records.
7. The applicant should also be willing to operate in TNSDC designated locations wherever necessary

4. Issue of RFP (Request for Proposal) and selection

a. Detailed Proposal shall be invited by TNSDC from the shortlisted TPs (Applicants) issuing RFP. In
the RFP document all technical and operational details shall be furnished. At RFP stage the parties
must submit detailed technical and financial proposal for evaluation and selection of most suitable
amongst them, as per the proposal submitted.

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 b. The selection of the TP / TPs shall be strictly based on the evaluation of the proposals received from
the shortlisted TPs(applicants) in response to the RFP, as per the terms and conditions and
specifications mentioned therein.

5. Terms and Conditions

5.1 Applicant shall share their queries to service desk of Tamil Nadu Skill Development
Corporation through email at any time.

5.2 The contact details and email address of Head of Organization and SPOC with respect to the EoI
should be provided in the matrix.

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 FORMS

(“Establishments / Factories” are required to fill only Form-1)

Form- 1 :

Details of Applicants Operations

S.No Information sought Details to be furnished

1 Contact Details of the Applicant

1.1 Name of Organization

1.2 Address

1,3 Telephone

1.4 Email

1.5 Website

Name, Designation Email and Mobile No of key

1.6
functionary

1.7 Name, Designation Email and Mobile No of SPOC

2 Business Information

2.1 Registration Number

Registration Status of the Organization (Public/Private

2.2 Ltd/ Company/ Society/Trust/
Consortium/ Joint Venture/ etc.)

2.3 Year of Establishment

Details of Registration (attach the photocopy of the

2.4 Incorporation Certificate/ registration/Agreement) along with Attached / Not Attached
memorandum of association, byelaw etc.

2.5 Details of board of Directors/Governing Body Attached / Not Attached

2.6 PAN No:

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2.7 GST Registration No.

3 Skilling and Apprentices details

3.1 Existing Apprentices:
(Provide information on the number of existing apprentices
currently engaged in the Factory/Estt.)

3.2 Number of Vacancies:

(Specify the number of vacant positions available for new
apprenticeship/ Job placements)

3.3 Skill Support Required from TNSDC under NMFS

Program
(Describe the specific skills or areas where additional support
or training is needed for both existing apprentices and new
recruits.)

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 (“Regular Training Partners” are required to fill Form- 2 To Form- 6)

Form-2

Details of Applicants Operations

S.No Information sought Details to be furnished

1 Contact Details of the Applicant

1.1 Name of Organization

1.2 Address

1,3 Telephone

1.4 Email

1.5 Website

Name, Designation Email and Mobile No of key

1.6
functionary

1.7 Name, Designation Email and Mobile No of SPOC

2 Business Information

2.1 Registration Number

Registration Status of the Organization (Public/Private

2.2 Ltd/ Company/ Society/Trust/
Consortium/ Joint Venture/ etc.)

2.3 Year of Establishment

Details of Registration (attach the photocopy of the

2.4 Incorporation Certificate/ registration/Agreement) along with Attached / Not Attached
memorandum of association, byelaw etc.

2.5 Details of board of Directors/Governing Body Attached / Not Attached

Self- Declaration for Non- Blacklisting by

2.6 Attached / Not Attached
Sate/UT/Central Govt./PSU

2.7 PAN No:

2.8 GST Registration No.

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 Form - 3

Undertaking

We have carefully read the entire set of EoI Advertisement (Reference no:…………………)
Inviting EoI for Empanelment of Training Partners for Imparting Skill Development Training to the
Unemployed youth of Tamil Nadu under Naan Mudhalvan Finishing School (NMFS) and accept
all the terms and conditions therein are submitting herewith. We also undertake that there is no
conflict of interest as specified in Standing Advertisement document.

For and on behalf of:

Signature:

Name:

Designation with seal:

(Authorized Representative and Signatory of the applying entity)

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 Form- 4
(To be Submitted as an Excel Document and a signed scanned copy of the same in Letter head in
below format)

{Location, Date}

To:
The Managing Director,

Tamil Nadu Skill Development

Corporation
Dear Sir,

I/We, the undersigned, offer to provide the below mentioned skill courses.

Name of the Firm / Organization

Address of the Firm

IF NSQF
TP Type Name of Categor
Name of Mode of
the y NSQF QP Certification
(Estts / Training
Sl the Firm / NSQF/ Level Code Duration Awarding
Factories / course (online/offline Sector
No organizati /hybrid) NON in Hrs. Body
on Regular) offered
NSQF
1
2

Non NSQF details:

Sl. No. Criteria Details

1 No. of students admitted in the applied courses In Numbers

in last 2 years
2 Experience of Operations in the Proof should be uploaded
applied sector / field
3 Course curriculum (should be submitted along Document should be uploaded
with the application )
Note: Theory hours, Practical hours, on-the-job
training (OJT), and soft skill components must
be defined in hours for each course.
4 Certification Type Global certification/ Industry
certification or others )
5 Tie-up with industry and previous Proof should be uploaded
placement records

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6 Training Faculty availability Proof should be uploaded
(This may include academic degrees,
professional certifications, and practical
experience in their respective fields.)

Yours sincerely,

Authorized Signature {In full and initials}:

Name and Title of Signatory:

In the capacity of:

Address:

Office seal

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 Form - 5

Self-Declaration - Non Blacklisting

(On non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.200/- and duly attested by Notary Public)

To

The Managing Director,

Tamil Nadu Skill Development

Corporation

Sir,

In response to the EoI Advertisement reference no .......................... dated for Inviting EoI for
Empanelment of Training Partners for Imparting Skill Development Training to the
Unemployed youth of Tamil Nadu under Naan Mudhalvan Finishing School (NMFS)

I hereby declare that presently our company is having an unblemished record and is not declared
ineligible for corrupt and fraudulent practices either indefinitely or for a particular period of time
by any state/Central Government/PSU/Autonomous body.

I further declare that our company...............................is not blacklisted and not declared
ineligible for

reasons other than Corrupt and Fraudulent practices by any State/Central

Government/PSU/Autonomous Body on the date of submission of RFP.

If this declaration is found to be incorrect then without prejudice to any other action that may be
taken, my security may be forfeited in full and the application if any to the extent accepted may
be cancelled.
Thanking You

Name of the Applicant

Authorized Signatory

Seal of the Organization

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 Form- 6

For Compliance Check list for Applicants

(The documents listed below should be uploaded in the portal. No hard copy of the
documents needs to be sent to TNSDC Office)

Sl. No Documents

Document to be enclosed

1 Form 1- General Information about the applicant

2 Form 2- Undertaking

3 Form 3 – MS Excel Format

4 Form 3 – Scanned copy of the signed Document in Firm Letterhead

Form 4 – Certificate of Non-blacklisting in stamp paper of value Rs. 200/- to be attested by

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Notary.

Constitution/ charter documents/ certificate of incorporation/ partnership deed/ Registration

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under which the Applicant has been established / incorporated

7 Copy of GST registration, Copy of PAN.

8 Mode of transaction

S. No Description Documents to be submitted

9 Details of the Skill Training Course Work Orders / Agreement showing student
Conducted in the past count and Course Completion Certificate

a. Resume of Qualified Trainer, with

supporting documents.
10 Qualified Trainers Profile Or
b. SSC ToT certificate (for NSQF Course)
c. Updated LinkedIn Profile of all trainers

Average turnover through skill training Certificate from Chartered Accountant Firm
11 programs for last 3 years before the date of
publishing of the advertisement.

12 Number of candidates placed out of the total Declaration in official letter head
trainee population

13 Accreditation Certificate if any Relevant supporting certificate/ document

need to be submitted

14 Accredited Training Center Details in if any Relevant supporting documents

15 Previous Placement Records Relevant supporting documents

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 Annexure 1: CA Certificate (Financial Information)

On the letter head of Chartered Accountant/Statutory Auditor

We/I have verified the Audited Financial Statement of Accounts and other documents
of…………………….. having registered office at …………. pertaining to the financial year
2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 (or 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23, if audit for the Financial
Year 2023-24 has not been completed as on the due date of submission of proposal). Based on
our verification of the aforesaid statements and records, we certify that the following details
are true to the best of our information and according to the explanation given to us.

(Amount in INR Lakhs)

Financial Year Average
Financial
2023-24 2022-23 2021-22
Information
(or 2022-23) (or 2021-22) (or 2020-21)
Audited Audited Audited
Total Annual
Turnover of the TP/
Agency

I/We also certify that the Applicant has more than 3 (three) years of experience in
Skill Training, as on <Insert Date>.

Date: Signature and seal of the CA firm

Place:
UDIN :……………………………………………….

Note:
A) In case audit of 2023-24 financial statements are not complete, the Applicant may furnish
audited financial statements for 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 and appropriate disclosure
shall be made in the certificate.
B) Documentary evidence in support of the 3years or more experience in skill Training in
similar schemes/projects, in India for and on behalf of government or international agencies,
must be enclosed

Managing Director
TNSDC

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