Organization:

1. National Institute for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (ni-msme)

1. Centre for Digital Branding & Marketing (CDBM)

1. The National Institute for MSME invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of Digital Marketing Training Institutes and Digital Marketing Agencies to provide digital solutions and capacity building for MSMEs across multiple states.

1. Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala.
2. The initiative aims to strengthen the digital branding and marketing ecosystem and bridge the skill gap through training, consultancy, and collaborative certification programs.

1. Training institutes will deliver hands-on digital marketing training programs and collaborative certification initiatives.

1. SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
2. Content & Video Marketing
3. Paid Media & PPC
4. Social Media Marketing
5. Data Analytics & Performance Tracking (Mandatory)
6. AI & Marketing Automation
7. E-commerce & Marketplace Marketing
8. Graphic Design & Video Editing
9. Generative Engine Optimization (Desirable)

1. Agencies will provide consultancy and execution support to MSMEs for digital transformation and business growth.

1. Design and deliver digital branding & marketing training modules
2. Provide MSME mentorship & consultancy
3. Assist in content creation and campaign execution
4. Support research, consultancy & outreach initiatives
5. Conduct joint certification programs

1. Have minimum 5 years experience in digital marketing, branding, graphic design, video content, or e-commerce services.
2. Preferably worked with Government / MSME / Corporate projects.
3. Provide documented proof of assignments and client portfolio.
4. Experience in training or consultancy for MSMEs is desirable.

1. Years of operation
2. Valid PAN, GST, TAN registrations

1. Turnover in any one of last 3 years
2. ?1 Cr minimum required

1. Experience in Govt/MSME projects (last 5 years)
2. Total value of projects handled

1. Understanding of assignment
2. Tools & technology capability
3. HR & subject expert strength

1. Minimum turnover requirement: Rs 1 Crore in any of the last 3 years.
2. Payments will be made post-deliverable submission and verification

1. Initial validity: 2 Years
2. Work allocation: Need-based and performance-based.

1. Applicants must:
2. Download EOI from ni-msme website
3. Submit Technical Proposal in prescribed format (Annexures)
4. Upload proof of Rs 10,000 fee payment
5. Submit self-attested documents
6. Provide hard copy in sealed cover before deadline
7. Proposals must be unconditional, otherwise liable for rejection.

1. Applicants should submit:

1. Application Form (Annexure-1)
2. Declaration (Annexure-2)
3. Technical Proposal
4. Company Profile
5. PAN, GST, TAN certificates
6. Financial statements (Last 3 years)
7. Turnover details
8. Bank account details
9. Employee & consultant details
10. Client portfolio
11. Work orders & completion certificates
12. CVs of subject experts
13. Proof of ?10,000 processing fee payment
14. Self-attested documents
15. Hard copy submission in sealed cover

1. Empanelment does not guarantee work allocation.
2. Annual performance review will be conducted.
3. Compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is mandatory.
4. Jurisdiction: Hyderabad, Telangana.