Empanelment of Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) – ELSTP | UKSDS FY 2025–26

1. Tender Title: Empanelment of PIAs for Employment Linked Skill Training Program (ELSTP)
2. Issuing Authority: Uttarakhand Skill Development Society (UKSDS)
3. EOI Number: UKSDS/EOI/01/2025–26
4. Tender Type: Expression of Interest (EOI)
5. Program Duration: FY 2025–26 (rolling empanelment)
6. Location: UttarakhandImportant Dates & Timeline
7. EOI Publishing Date: October 2025
8. Online Application Window: 1st to 15th of every month (FY 2025–26)
9. Hard Copy Submission: 16th to 30th of the same month
10. Pre-Bid Meeting: Not Applicable
11. EOI Closing Date: Rolling basis until closure notification by UKSDS
12. Evaluation & Empanelment: Phase-wise, monthly
13. Proposal Validity: 180 days

1. Mobilization and counselling of candidates
2. Aadhaar-linked trainee registration
3. Establishment and operation of approved training centres
4. Physical training delivery (residential or non-residential)
5. Deployment of SSC-certified ToT trainers
6. Assessment and certification through SSC/UKSDS-approved agencies
7. Placement of certified candidates (minimum 70%)
8. Post-placement tracking for six months

1. Youth aged 15 to 45 years
2. School dropouts, unemployed youth, and candidates seeking reskilling/upskilling
3. Special focus on women, PwDs, minorities, and other vulnerable groups

1. Government Departments, PSUs, and Educational Institutions
2. Private Training Partners (Companies, Trusts, Societies, Firms)
3. Industry Associations and Industry Partners
4. MSMEs
5. Captive Employers

1. Registered legal entity in India
2. Minimum 1–3 years of existence (category-specific)
3. Prior experience in NSQF-aligned skill training under Central/State Government schemes
4. Minimum training and placement track record as prescribed
5. Availability of SSC-certified ToT trainers
6. Applicant should not be blacklisted by any Government authority
7. Experience in hill/Himalayan states preferred (Uttarakhand desirable)

1. Minimum Average Annual Turnover: Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore (category-specific)
2. Positive Net Worth: Mandatory (CA certified)
3. Central/State Government institutions exempted from turnover criteria where applicable

1. Tender Fee: Not Applicable
2. EMD / Bid Security: Not Applicable

1. Desk verification against eligibility criteria
2. Technical evaluation (100-mark scoring framework)
3. Presentation to UKSDS (if required)
4. Approval by Competent Authority
5. Issue of Letter of Recommendation (LoR) and Work Order
6. Signing of MoU

1. Apply through UKSDS portal between 1st–15th of each month

1. Submit complete proposal between 16th–30th of the same month
2. Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (working days only)
3. Mode: Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier only

1. Certificate of Registration / Incorporation / Deed
2. Memorandum & Bye-laws / Trust Deed
3. PAN and GST Registration Certificates
4. Board Resolution / Authorization Letter
5. Experience Proof (Work Orders / MoUs)
6. Project Details as per prescribed annexure
7. Placement Proof and Declarations
8. Affidavit for Non-Blacklisting (?100 Stamp Paper)
9. CA Certificate for Turnover and Net Worth
10. SSC ToT Certificates of Trainers
11. Trainer CVs and Qualification Details
12. Industry Association Membership Certificate (if applicable)