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PUNJAB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Skills for Punjab Growth Strategy - 2015
Punjab SKills Development Fund
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Skills for Punjab Growth Strategy - 2015
FOREWORD
Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) is a section 42, not-for-profit Company, established under
the Companies Ordinance 1984 by the Government of Punjab, with the objective to provide funding to
Training Service Providers (TSPs). PSDF funds vocational training and intends to improve income
generation capacity of the residents of Punjab. PSDF uses competitive bidding method for engaging
Training Service Providers through inviting proposals from short-listed organisations and assessing
these on the basis of quality and cost.
This scheme, namely “Skills for Punjab Growth Strategy - 2015”, is funded by Government of the
Punjab through financing from the International Development Association (IDA), a lending arm of the
World Bank. The objective of this project is to improve the quality, labour market relevance of, and
access to skills training programs in growth sectors of Punjab.
PSDF intends to engage multiple training service providers to provide skills and vocational training
(hereinafter referred to as “Training Services”) to the residents of Punjab.
This document provides general information and basic eligibility requirements of Training Service
Providers for provision of training services. Interested Training Service Providers who meet the
eligibility requirements are invited to submit Expression of Interest (EOI).
EOI must reach the following address by September 20, 2015. Incomplete or late received EOI will
not be evaluated.
Chief Operating Officer/Convener Bids Evaluation CommitteePunjab Skill Development Fund,House No. 125, Abu Bakar Block, New Garden Town, Lahore
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
SECTION CONTENTS Score
Description of Product
DEFINITIONS
INTRODUCTION
DATA SHEET / BRIEF SUMMARY OF PRODUCT
Expression of Interest Form
PART A: INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDER
PART B: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
PART C: COURSES AND NUMBERS TO BE TRAINED
PART D: PAST EXPERIENCE, CAPACITY OF THE ORGANISATION, INSPECTION OF TRAINING FACILITIES & OUTREACH MECHANISM FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE
80
PART E: MANAGEMENT TEAM PROFILE 20
PART F: APPLICANT DECLARATION
PART G: EOI CHECKLIST
Total 100
It is mandatory to achieve minimum 65 score to qualify for shortlisting.
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Description of Product
Definitions
a. “Board” means Board of Directors of Punjab Skills Development Fund, a company incorporated under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984.
b. “Client” means Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF).c. “Contract” means the contract signed by PSDF and Training Service Provider along with all
attached documents thereto.d. “Data Sheet” means such part of the Instructions to Training Service Providers used to reflect
specific conditions. e. “Day” means calendar day.f. “Financial Proposal” means that part of the proposal which provides details about cost of the
proposed training.g. “Formal Training Institute” means an institute registered / affiliated / accredited by an authority
such as NAVTTC, TEVTA, Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), National Training Bureau (NTB), City and Guilds, HEC or any other accredited / authorized national / international certifying body.
h. “Government” means the Government of the Punjab.i. “IDA” means the International Development Association, a lending arm of the World Bank.j. “Instructions to Training Service Providers” means the document which provides shortlisted
Training Service Providers with all information needed to prepare their proposals. k. “Letter of Invitation (LOI)” means a letter included as a section in the RFP to be sent to the
shortlisted Training Service Provider.l. “PBTE” means the Punjab Board of Technical Education, established in 1971 as pursuant to the
Punjab Board of Technical Education Ordinance (Punjab Ordinance No. II of 1971), and amended by Punjab Board of Technical Education Ordinance 1985 (Ordinance IV of 1985), or any successor thereto.
m. “Personnel” means temporary or permanent staff employed by the Training Service Provider and assigned to perform the Services or any part thereof.
n. “Professional Staff” includes management team, training and/or monitoring staff of Training Service Provider.
o. “Proposal” means the entire set of documents consisting of Technical and Financial Proposals submitted by an organisation.
p. “RFP” means the “Request for Proposal” prepared by PSDF for submission of Technical and Financial Proposals by Training Service Providers.
q. “Services” means one or more of the services specified in the Data Sheet and ancillary activities performed by the Training Service Provider in pursuance of the Contract.
r. “Target Group” refers to potential candidates for admission who fulfill the eligibility requirements defined in the Data Sheet.
s. “Technical Proposal” means that part of the proposal which provides information about the technical aspects of the proposed training.
t. “Terms of Reference” (TOR) means the part of EOI/RFP which explains the scope of work, activities, tasks to be performed, respective responsibilities of the Client & the Training Service Provider and expected results and deliverables of the assignment.
u. “Trainee” means any eligible person who is selected for training by the Training Service Provider.v. “Training Service Provider (TSP)” means either a public institution; or public/private institution; or
private institution; or industry association; or academic institution, duly qualified to provide training, selected in accordance with the criteria set forth for the purpose.
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INTRODUCTION
1. PSDF wishes to shortlist interested Training Service Providers (TSPs) who will be invited to submit proposals for training services under the scheme.
2. TSPs contracted under this scheme will be responsible for selecting & training the trainees and providing post-training support. They may select trainees from across Punjab.
3. Training Service Providers will be engaged following Quality and Cost Basis Selection (QCBS) methodology.
4. The purpose of this document is to provide orientation to enable Training Service Providers to evaluate their interest in tendering and conducting training and is not a guarantee of the actual conditions under which the training services will be tendered or executed. Furthermore, it contains Forms and list of required documents to be submitted.
5. This Expression of Interest is governed by the procedure approved by PSDF Board of Directors. 6. Only short-listed applicants will be invited to submit proposals.7. All documents and information received by PSDF from applicants will be treated in confidence.8. The documents submitted to PSDF will not be returned.9. All expenses related to participation in this Expression of Interest shall be borne by the applicants.10. A hard copy of documents shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked as “EXPRESSION OF
INTEREST: Skills for Punjab Growth Strategy - 2015”. The envelope must be submitted at the specified address in person/through courier.
11. The closing date for receipt of Expression of Interest and required documents is September 20, 2015.
12. PSDF reserves the right to request submission of additional information from applicants in order to clarify any aspect of Expression of Interest, if required.
13. Training would be conducted in priority sectors covered under GoPb Growth Strategy or as decided by PSDF Board. Priority sectors for conducting trainings under this scheme are:
List of trades/ courses under the respective priority sectors are indicated in Annexure A, and is subject to revision by PSDF. Training Service Providers are required to choose trades / courses from the list of courses specified in Annexure A (in case of courses for National Certification).
14. A Training Service Provider may also propose a trade/ course with curricula covering the skills requirements as mentioned in Annexure B. However, Training Service Provider must arrange for testing and certification from an accredited body.
15. An organisation may propose training for multiple trades and at multiple locations. There is no restriction on the number of trainees to be proposed. However, no organisation will be awarded contract for number of trainees exceeding 10% of the approved target under this scheme.
16. Each proposed training location must be registered / affiliated / accredited by the relevant authority.
17. Terms of Reference for Training Service Providers will be as follows:a. Mobilize the communities and select trainees from the target group for the proposed skills
training as agreed to during negotiations.b. Arrange the provision of properly equipped training facilities as per demand of curriculum
and/or list mentioned in the curriculum. It includes machinery, equipment, tools, class room & lab / workshop furniture and other physical facilities (e.g. washrooms, back-up power, drinking water etc.). In case of deficiency, arrange additional training facilities as per requirement.
c. Engage competent and qualified instructors and support staff as per qualification and experience mentioned in the curriculum.
d. Ensure provision of vocational training in approved skills / trades using the curriculum approved by relevant certification authority and following the agreed parameters.
e. Provide all learning aids, teaching materials, consumables, and additional facilities, as per demand of curricula, free of cost to the trainees (all costs on account of these items will be included in training fee which will be paid by PSDF).
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Surgical Cutlery
f. Provide protective clothing / uniform to every trainee. g. Make timely stipend payments to trainees in a transparent manner according to the notified
rates as per Contract and maintain its record. PSDF may engage a third-party organisation for disbursement of stipend directly to trainees.
h. Establish a system for providing reports to PSDF within stipulated time through email or on a web-based data management system.
i. Establish and maintain a proper Placement Cell at the institute. The Placement Cell will be required to establish linkages of trained persons with the employers and place the trained personnel on jobs.
j. Training Service Providers will track and report employment of trainees for the first six months post-completion of training.
k. Facilitate and provide access to PSDF monitoring team for monitoring of training.l. Maintain separate bank account and financial record relating to the PSDF assignment(s).m. Assist any PSDF partner in carrying out a tracer study / evaluation of the trained persons.n. Arrange testing and certification from a relevant accredited certification body.o. Assist PSDF in the arrangements of graduation ceremony, if graduation ceremony is
arranged by PSDF at large scale (cost of such ceremony will be borne by PSDF).p. Display prominently banners / sign boards relating to the training, after approval by PSDF.q. Any other obligation agreed in the Contract.r. The Training Service Provider will be responsible for certain deliverables, including progress
reporting, as per requirement of the project.18. PSDF reserves the right to verify any information provided by prospective bidders. False
information/misstatement will lead to disqualification and rejection of the EOI and the organisation may also be blacklisted.
19. PSDF reserves the right to cancel the call of EOIs without stating any reason.20. An organisation may submit only one EOI, even if the Training Service Provider is interested in
providing training in multiple trades or at multiple locations. The organisation cannot be part of another EOI directly or indirectly. In case all or any of the owners/directors/members/trustees of an organisation1 are also owners/directors/members/trustees of any other organisation(s), such organisations may submit only one EOI. In case of participation in more than one EOI, the EOIs will be rejected.
21. PSDF will evaluate the Expressions of Interest of only eligible organisations on the basis of i) past experience & capacity, ii) management team profile, and iii) outreach mechanisms for the poor.
22. PSDF will notify the short-listed Training Service Providers and will request for the submission of proposals.
23. Any clarification requests must be made in writing or through e-mail and should be received no later than September 11, 2015.
For the purpose of clarification, the contact person is:
Waleed RabbaniAssociate Technical Punjab Skills Development Fund,[email protected] No. 042-35857780-81;
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DATA SHEET / BRIEF SUMMARY OF PRODUCT
Features Proposed Parameters
Name of the scheme Skills for Punjab Growth Strategy – 2015.
Time Schedule of the Training Services
All trainees enrolled under “Skills for Punjab Growth Strategy - 2015” must complete training by June 30, 2017 (training to commence by January 01, 2016).
Target Number of Persons to be enrolled for Training
Total enrolment target under the scheme is 13,000, bifurcated as follows: Target for FY 2015-16 (ending June 30, 2016): 5,000 Target for FY 2016-17 (July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017): 8,000PSDF may increase / decrease the set targets. Trade wise target varies.
Maximum Trainees per Training Service Provider
Maximum 10% of the approved target for the scheme per organisation.
Districts of TraineesThe trainees for the scheme can be from any district of the Punjab.Admitted persons must hold CNIC with permanent or temporary residential address of any district of the Punjab.
Target Group(Eligibility for Admission)
Age 18 & above. Must have CNIC with permanent or temporary residential address of
any district of the Punjab. Must not have previously attended any course funded by PSDF and
registered in PSDF database. Must not be enrolled in any other PSDF funded course at the same
time. Preference to be given to individuals with demonstrable poor socio-
economic conditions, having minimum education level required to meet entry requirements.
Training Service Provider
This scheme is only for Formal Technical/Vocational Training Institutes, defined as follows:A technical/vocational training institute will be deemed to be formal if it is registered / affiliated / accredited by an authority such as NAVTTC, TEVTA, Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), National Training Bureau (NTB), City and Guilds, Edexcel, HEC or any other accredited / authorized national/international certifying body. General education schools and colleges do not fall into this category.Training Service Providers must fulfill the following conditions:
i. Must be registered with any Government authority or regulatory body.
ii. Must have valid NTN / FTN in the name of the entity/ organisation.iii. Must have audited financial statements for the last financial year of
the organisation, issued by a Chartered Accountant licensed with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), comprising of the following required documents:
o Audit Report,o Balance Sheet,o Income & Expenditure Statement of Account,o Cash Flow Statement, ando Notes to the Accounts
Public sector institutions have exemption from this condition.iv. Must agree to open a separate bank account (in the legal name of
the organisation) for funds provided by PSDF.v. Must agree to allow PSDF assigned auditors to check the accounts
opened for PSDF funding, as and when required.vi. Must not be blacklisted by PSDF or any other organisation or faced
contract cancellation or withholding of funds for contractual violations by PSDF in previous training schemes.
vii. Must agree for monitoring by a Third Party contracted by PSDF.
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Features Proposed Parameters
viii. Must have workshops / laboratories/ training facilities for the applied courses as per curriculum. In case the institute is offering international certification, the list of training equipment may be provided. The training facilities may be visited by PSDF or PSDF appointed monitors for inspection and verification.
ix. Must have experience of imparting training in the proposed trades/courses.
x. In case of international certification, the training premises must be registered/ affiliated with the relevant testing & certification authority for the proposed trade(s)/course(s) before the closing date of EOI. The registration/affiliation certificate must also indicate the address of the institute, name(s) of course(s) as to appear on the certificate, and complete code number of the course.
xi. In case the formal technical / vocational training institute is owned by organisations registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 / Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control Ordinance) 1961 / The Trusts Act (II of 1882), the value of its assets must be Rs. 10 Million or more as per audited Balance Sheet.
Notes:1) TEVTA institutes and PVTC VTIs are eligible to submit EOIs
individually, subject to the issuance of NOC from their respective Head Offices.
2) Government-run institutions must obtain NOC from their respective Controlling Authority to submit EOIs.
3) A university may submit only one EOI with the approval of Vice-Chancellor. Departments are not allowed to apply separately.
Selection of TSPs
Training Service Providers would be competitively selected through a public & private window, respectively. The public training service providers eligible to compete would include TEVTA, PVTC, public sector universities2 and all other public sector training service providers. Any institution that is owned / controlled by a ministry / department/ autonomous body will be considered public. In the private window, private, public-private partnership (PPP), and not-for-profit training service providers would be eligible to compete.
Selection of Trades / Courses
a. Training Service Providers are required to choose trades / courses from the list of courses specified in Annexure A (in case of courses for National Certification). A Training Service Provider may also propose a trade with curricula covering the skills requirements as mentioned in Annexure B.
b. Training Service Providers must have relevant, valid registration/ affiliation / accreditation for the proposed courses from an authority such as NAVTTC, TEVTA, Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), City and Guilds, Edexcel, HEC or any other accredited / authorized national / international certifying body.
c. Providers of Diploma/Degree level courses shall be considered as having delivered relevant training if contents of the proposed course are covered in the syllabus of the technology.
d. An organisation may not propose a similar course with multiple certifications or of multiple durations.
e. In case of City & Guilds/Edexcel certification, at least a Level 2 Certificate / Diploma or higher level courses having demonstrably strong employment prospects, as well as having curriculum contents in line with corresponding National certification(s) (as mentioned in Annexure-A) in the respective Priority Sectors, may be proposed. The Training Service Provider may not propose the same course of multiple
2 Public sector universities in the Punjab also serve as Training Providers (fee charging) usually in specific specialized trades (agriculture, horticulture, IT, etc.) and would be eligible to bid for training funds as part of the public sector window.
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Features Proposed Parameterslevels.
Note: The decision whether any course can be included in the scheme or not shall rest with PSDF and it may reject any proposed course which does not fit within the training framework announced by PSDF.
Testing and certification
Testing / certification from an accredited body is an essential requirement of the scheme.
Training Service Provider will submit documentary evidence of its testing arrangements with the EOI, if these are other than PBTE. The testing agency must be accredited by the relevant regulatory body.
Training Service Providers from Punjab will not be allowed certification from Trade Testing Board or Board of Technical Education of any other province.
Recommended Duration of Training
The recommended duration of training is as follows: 3 Months (Min 360 conduct hours or as specified in the curriculum) 6 Months (Min 720 conduct hours or as specified in the curriculum) 12 Months (Min 1440 conduct hours or as specified in the curriculum)In case of international certification, duration of training would be as per Guided Learning Hours (rounded to the nearest month) suggested by the respective certification authority.
Minimum Conduct Hours
Minimum conduct hours per week are 30 (6 days x 5 hours daily or 5 days x 6 hours daily). Extended conduct hours per week would be observed if total training hours mentioned in the respective curriculum are more than the Minimum Conduct Hours. In case of international certification, minimum conduct hours may be increased to a complete month.
On Job Training
Training Service Providers are encouraged to arrange “On Job Training” for a period of one month in specified courses after completion of institutional training part. During period of “On Job Training”, only stipend as approved by PSDF will be paid.
Job Placement
Training Service Providers would be required to establish and maintain a proper Placement Cell at the institute. The Placement Cell will be required to establish linkages of trained persons with the employers and place the trained personnel on jobs. Training Service Providers who provide evidence of such arrangements will be awarded higher scores during evaluation.Moreover, Training Service Providers will track and report employment of trainees for the first six months post-completion of training.
Experience requirements for selection of trades / courses
Criteria pertaining to past experience of training at the proposed training location may be relaxed in case of innovative3 trades in the priority sectors of the scheme, or in case of newly established institutes in previously unserved districts. However, the past experience of trainers/instructors shall be used as a substitute in such cases.
Implementation of Training
This scheme is for implementation of training in a formal manner and not in the form of attachment on work. Moreover, the training would be delivered in the TSP’s owned premises or facilities.
Location of Training Institutions Anywhere in Punjab, Islamabad, Karachi or adjoining districts.
Trainees per Class Up to 25 according to availability of work places in lab / workshop and other training facilities.
Payment to Training Service Provider
(a) Training Fee (b) Trainee Support Payments c) Testing and Certification fees (on reimbursement basis).
Training Fee The financial bid will be based on training fee inclusive of all expenditures. It will include but is not limited to:• Trainers’ remuneration• Consumable Training Materials• Training Manual & Stationery required for training• Protective clothing• Management & Reporting costs• Depreciation / Rentals of Machinery and Equipment etc.
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Features Proposed Parameters• Utilities & Miscellaneous items• Post training support to trainees (On Job Training and Job Placement)
costs
Trainee Support
Fixed Stipend• @ Rs. 1,500 per trainee per month (exclusive of taxes).• Payment of stipend will be made as per PSDF policy through the
training service providers and will be linked to attendance. PSDF may engage a third party for payment of stipend directly to trainees.
Uniforms and a bag per trainee as per PSDF standard design & colour to every trainee. An amount of Rs. 1,600 per trainee (one-time cost) will be paid to the training service provider for the purpose who will provide uniforms and bag of acceptable quality to the trainees.
Testing Fee
1. PSDF will pay the testing fee directly to PBTE under special arrangements.
2. In case of national certification, if the testing arrangement is proposed by the training service provider (other than PBTE), the negotiated testing fee will be paid by the training service provider to the testing agency. The testing fee will be reimbursed by PSDF upon submission of paid invoices at agreed/negotiated rates.
3. No testing fee will be paid to those organisations which are legally training service providers as well as certifying authorities such as HEC Recognized universities, PVTC and NTB.
4. For international certifications, Training Service Provider (except Public Sector providers) would submit a written guarantee that they have sufficient funds to pay testing fees in advance. PSDF will refund testing and registration fee upon receipt of final results of the trainees, and no advance payment will be made.
Submission of Proposal
Shortlisted Training Service Providers will be requested to submit trade/course wise Technical and Financial Proposals. For each trade/course separate proposal will be required.
Training of Special Persons
Proposals for training of special persons (all types of disabilities) will be considered separately. Notwithstanding the minimum conduct hours specified above, the hours may be reduced for special persons.
Cost Evaluation Basis Trade/course wise Training Fee (exclusive of taxes) per trainee per month.
Trainees’ SelectionTraining Service Providers should give preference to individuals with demonstrable poor socio-economic conditions, having minimum education level required to meet entry requirements.
Means of Communication
Formal communication between PSDF and Training Service Providers may be made through letter, email or fax.
Contract Extension
Performance of Training Service Providers would be evaluated at the expiration of Contract on June 30, 2017. Subject to performance evaluation and release/ availability of funds, the Contract may be extended for an additional period of one year and/or for training of additional trainees, on same cost and ToRs by mutual agreement of both parties. Training Service Providers perceived to have demonstrated poor performance would not be extended a Contract for subsequent round of training.
Imposition of Penalties
PSDF may impose financial penalties on Training Service Providers on account of any violations/ breach of Contract in line with PSDF’s Business rules.
Submission of EOIs The closing date of submission of EOIs is September 20, 2015.
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Punjab SKills Development Fund
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTSkills for Punjab Growth Strategy 2015
Form
Name of Training Service Provider
It is mandatory to use format provided by PSDF for preparation of the Expression of Interest (EOI). EOIs that do not comply with PSDF instructions will stand rejected. If any required information is found missing in the forms or written elsewhere, no credit will be given while evaluating relevant section. EOIs not signed by Head of Organisation or authorized person will be rejected. Submission of missing documents after closing date is not allowed. Please read the Introduction and Data Sheet carefully before completing the form.
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Please provide required information using the following formats.
PART A: INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDER
Code Required Information Response
A.1 Legal Name of Organisation
A.2 Year of Registration / Establishment of the Organisation
A.3 Is your organisation a Public Sector entity? Put cross in the relevant box
Yes (controlled fully/partially by a department/ministry/attached or autonomous body)No
A.4
What is the legal status of your organisation? Tick the relevant box (one box only). (Attach Copy/Copies of Registration Certificate/s)
Public Sector OrganisationSection 42 CompanyPublic Ltd. CompanyPrivate Ltd. CompanySole ProprietorPartnershipOrganisation registered under Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance 1961Organisation registered as Joint Stock Company under the Societies Registration Act 1860Organisation registered under The Trusts Act (II of 1882)Others (please specify)
A.5
Is your organisation a formal technical /vocational training institute or owns a formal technical/vocational training institute? Cross the relevant box(see definition of formal technical / vocational training institute in the Data Sheet)
Yes
No
If your answer is “No”, your organisation is not eligible to submit EOI under this scheme.If your answer is “Yes”, provide name of institute, registration/affiliation/accreditation authority and registration/affiliation/accreditation number (Attach Copy/Copies of Registration Certificate/s)Name of Institute: Name of Authority: Number:
A.6
Name of Head of Organisation
Designation
Phone & mobile numbers
A.7
Postal address of Organisation
Phone
Website
A.8
Name of contact person*
Designation
Phone & mobile numbers
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Code Required Information Response
Email* Only Head of organisation or nominated contact person will be authorized to communicate with PSDF.
PART B: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Please provide information about the eligibility of your organisation, as per criteria defined by PSDF, using the following format. Attach relevant documents where required. Non-compliance with one or more conditions will lead to ineligibility of the organisation/ EOI.
Code Requirements Response
B.1
Mention National Tax Number (NTN) or Free Tax Number (FTN) in the name of the organisation and provide a copy of registration.
NTN
FTNTraining Service Provider must have valid NTN or FTN in the name of the organisation.
B.2
Attach copy of registration/affiliation of the organisation/institute with the relevant Government authority or regulatory body.
Copy attached
Training Service Provider must be registered with any Government authority or regulatory body.
B.3
Attach copy of audited financial statements for the last financial year of the organisation, issued by a Chartered Accountant licensed with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) (Financial Statements must include Audit Report, Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure Statement of Account, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Accounts). Cross the relevant box.
Copy attached
Copy not attached
Not applicable. Public sector organisation
Training Service Provider must provide audited financial statements for the last financial year of the organisation. Public sector entities have exemption from this condition.
B.4
Does your organisation agree to open a separate bank account (in the legal name of the organisation) for funds provided by PSDF? Cross the relevant box.
We agree to open a separate bank account for funds provided by PSDF.We do not agree to open a separate bank account for funds provided by PSDF.
Training Service Provider must agree to open a separate bank account in the legal name of the organisation for funds provided by PSDF.
B.5
Does your organisation allow PSDF assigned auditors to check the accounts opened for PSDF funding? Cross the relevant box.
We allow PSDF assigned auditors to check the accounts opened for PSDF funding, as and when required.We do not allow PSDF assigned auditors to check the accounts opened for PSDF funding, as and when required.
Training Service Provider must agree to allow PSDF assigned auditors to check the accounts, if need arises.
B.6Has your organisation ever been blacklisted by PSDF/ any government or international organisation?
We solemnly declare that our organisation has never been suspended / debarred or blacklisted.Our organisation has been blacklisted once or more than once.
Training Service Provider must not be suspended / debarred or blacklisted.
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Code Requirements Response
B.7
If you have previously worked with PSDF:Has your contract been cancelled (in part or in full)? Or Was the payment withheld for non-fulfillment of contract?
Yes
NoIn case you have previously worked with PSDF, the contract must not have been cancelled (in part or in full) or payment must not have been withheld for non-fulfillment of contract.
B.8 Does your organisation agree for monitoring of training by a Third Party contracted by PSDF?
We agree for monitoring by a Third Party contracted by PSDF.We do not agree for monitoring by a Third Party contracted by PSDF.
Training Service Provider must agree for monitoring of training by a Third Party contracted by PSDF.
B.9
Does your institute(s) have workshops / laboratories / training facilities for the applied courses as per curriculum?
Yes
NoThe proposed training institute(s) for implementation of training must have workshops / laboratories/ training facilities for the applied courses as per curriculum. In case the institute is offering international certification, the list of training equipment may be provided. The training facilities may be visited by PSDF or PSDF appointed monitors for inspection and verification.
B.10
Does your institute(s) proposed for implementation of training have experience of imparting training in the proposed courses? If yes, provide documentary evidence.
Yes
No
The institute(s) proposed for implementation of training must have experience of imparting training in the proposed courses.
B.11
In case of international certification, is the training premises registered / affiliated with the relevant international testing & certification authority for the proposed course(s)? If yes, provide documentary evidence.
Yes, the trainingpremises is affiliated for the proposed courses with:Testing Body ----------------------Affiliated Since --------------------Copy of registration / affiliation attached.No, the training premises is not affiliated with the relevant international testing & certification authority.
The training premises must be registered / affiliated with the relevant international testing & certification authority for the proposed course(s) before the closing date of EOI.
B.12
In case of organisations registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860/Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control Ordinance) 1961/ The Trusts Act (II of 1882), is the value of your assets Rs.10 million or more as per audited Balance Sheet?
Value of assets is Rs. 10 million or more
The organisation owns a formal training institute
Organisations registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860/Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control Ordinance) 1961/ The Trusts Act (II of 1882) having either assets less than Rs. 10 million OR not having a formal training institute are not eligible for submission of EOI.
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Part C: COURSES AND NUMBERS TO BE TRAINED
Using the format given below, please provide information about the proposed courses. You are requested to ensure that the suggested courses are as per the instructions in the Data Sheet.
C.1 Courses for National Certification
Sr. No.
Sector
Trade /Course Name
Duration
Source of Curricula (e.g
TEVTA,NAVTTC)
Certification Authority
No. of Trainees to be Trained
Name, Address & Phone of Training
Location
Note 1: Add more rows, if required.
C.2 Courses for International Certification i.e. City & Guilds / Edexcel / Other In case you have proposed a course in C.1, please do not propose a similar course in C.2. You are requested to ensure that the suggested international courses are as per the instructions in the Data Sheet.
Sr. No.
Certification Authority
Sector
Course Code
Level
Course Name as
would appear
on Certificat
e
Guided Learning Hours
No. of Trainee
s
Centre Registration
Number, Name, Address & Phone
of Training Institute
approved by Testing Authority
Mention which
course of National
Certification does this
course correspond to (Please
refer to Annexure A
for list of national
certification courses)
Note 1: Add more rows, if required.
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PART D: PAST EXPERIENCE & CAPACITY OF THE ORGANISATION
D.1: Past Training Experience of the Organisation
Using the table below, please provide information on maximum one major Training Programme conducted for each proposed trade/ course.
Documentary evidence must be provided in support of claimed experience.
Providers of Diploma / Degree level courses shall be considered as having delivered relevant training if contents of the proposed course are covered in the syllabus of the technology.
The past performance of Training Service Providers who have already worked with PSDF will also be assessed in consideration for award of contract.
Proposed Course 1: (Refer to Part C)
Required Information Relating to Past Experience
Response: (Do not provide information for more than one course in this table)
Name of Course for which organisation has past experience
Duration of Training Programme (in weeks / months) for which past experience is claimed
Name and address of institute where training was provided
Testing / Certification Authority (if any)
In case of external
certification, year in which
certification arrangement
was first obtained _______
Was the Training Programme one-time or is being conducted on continuous basis?
One time, if so then in what year? _________
More than one time, if so then in what year/s _______
Continuous basis since _______
Number of individuals trained in the proposed course
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
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Funding Source (Own source / Fee paid by an external organisation / Fee paid by trainees / Funded by Donor / Any other Sponsor)
Proposed Course 2: (Refer to Part C)
Note: Copy and paste the above table if proposed courses / trades are more than one.
D.2. CAPACITY OF THE ORGANISATION
D.2.1 Human Resource Capacity
Provide information on the Human Resource capacity of your organisation in the table below:
No. of Management Staff (A)
No. of Support Staff (B)
No. of Trainers/Instructors(C)
No. of Overall Employees (A+B+C)
D.2.2 Financial Capacity
What is the financial capacity of your organisation as per attached audited balance sheet and income
statement? Put cross in the relevant box.
Value of Assets Cross the relevant box [x]
Assets value Rs.50 Million or more
Assets value between Rs.20 Million and Rs.50 Million
Assets value between Rs.10 Million and Rs.20 Million
Assets value less than Rs.10 Million
Total Annual Turnover Cross the relevant box [x]
Turnover value Rs.50 Million or more
Turnover value between Rs.20 Million and Rs.50 Million
Turnover value between Rs.10 Million and Rs.20 Million
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Turnover value less than Rs.10 Million
D.2.3 Managing Enrollment of Trainees
Please provide in detail your methodology to select and enroll trainees. Please also explain your
process for enrolling trainees from poor socio-economic background (not more than one page).
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D.2.4 Placement of Trained Persons
D.2.4.1 Do you have dedicated Placement Staff? Tick the relevant box
Yes
No
If No, please go to question D.2.4.3.
If Yes, provide the contact details of all Placement staff and attach CVs (copy paste the below table if
you have more than one staff)
Contact details of Placement Officer / staff
Name
Designation
Mobile No.
Date of appointment
D.2.4.2 Provide details of employers in table below where your organisation has placed its trainees in
the past one year (add rows if necessary).
Sr. No. Name of Employer
No. of Trainees Placed
Name & Designation of Contact Person Mobile Number
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D.2.4.3 As per ToRs, every TSP will have to establish a Placement Cell. If you do not currently have a
dedicated placement staff, please outline your organisation’s strategy for setting up and running the
Placement Cell (not more than one page).
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PART E: MANAGEMENT TEAM PROFILE
PSDF expects that the Training Service Provider has adequately qualified and competent personnel available for effective management and implementation of this project.
Provide copy of organizational chart and CVs of the proposed key Management Team (Maximum 3) for the PSDF project. CVs should NOT exceed two pages. Non-compliance with these instructions will result in penalization in score for this section.
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PART F: APPLICANT DECLARATION
I (click here and type Name), hereby certify that:
The information provided in this document is factually correct in all material respects. I understand that provision of any false or misleading information will lead to disqualification of
the EOI as well as suspension of the organisation for one round of bidding. I am duly authorized to submit this application on behalf of " [ C l i c k h e r e a n d t y p e t h e
n a m e o f o r g a n i z a t i o n ] "
Signature:
Name:
Designation:
Date and Place:
Phone:
Mobile:
E-Mail:
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PART G: EOI CHECKLIST
Sr. No. Required Documents Checkbox
1 Copy / Copies of Registration / Affiliation certificates attached.
2 National Tax Number / Free Tax Number Certificate in the name of organisation mentioned and certificate attached.
3
Audited Financial Statements for the last financial year of the organisation issued by an ICAP licensed Chartered Accountant attached (Public sector organisations have exemption from this condition).
4List of training equipment (in case of international certification), if available, attached.
5 Copy of Organizational Chart attached.
6CVs of Members of management team (Maximum of 3 CVs not exceeding 2 pages per CV) attached.
7 CVs of Placement Staff, if any, attached.
8 Declaration by authorized person to submit the EOI signed & attached.
9Evidence that the proposed training location(s) are under the management/ownership of the applicant, attached.
10
Evidence of past training experience (as claimed in Part D.1) in the proposed trades / courses (acceptable documentary evidence may include summary of trainee pass/fail results, course delivery schedule with dates, etc.), attached.
11
Evidence of demonstrable past experience of placement of trainees (acceptable documentary evidence may include copies of appointment letters, verification letters from employers etc.), attached.
12 Any other document attached, please specify.
Note: The documents should be attached in the above given order.
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Annexure A: List of Trades / Courses
Serial No. Trades / Courses
Duration of training
(in months)Source of Curriculum
Construction
Duration 3 months 6 months 12 months
1. Building Painter 3 TEVTA
2. Civil Draftsman Auto CAD 6 12 TEVTA TEVTA
3. Civil Surveyor 3 6 12 TEVTA TEVTA NAVTTC
4. House Carpenter 3 TEVTA
5. Mason 3 6 TEVTA TEVTA
6. Material Technician 3 TEVTA
7. Plumber 3 6 NAVTTC NAVTTC
8. Quantity Surveyor 3 6 12 TEVTA TEVTA TEVTA
9. Scaffolding 3 TEVTA
10. Shuttering Carpenter 3 TEVTA
11. Steel Fixer 3 6 TEVTA NAVTTC
12. Tile Fixing and Cutting 3 TEVTA
13. Wood Painting & Polishing 6 TEVTA
Food Processing
Sub-sector: Meat & Dairy
Duration 3 months 6 months 12 months
14. Calf Fattening 3 UVAS
15. Dairy Technician 6 NAVTTC
16. Meat Handling & Processing 6 NAVTTC
17. Meat Technology 6 TEVTA
Sub-sector: Other Processed Foods
Duration 3 months 6 months 12 months
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18. Bakery & Pastry 6 NAVTTC
19. Chili Processing 6 NAVTTC
20. Citrus Processing 3 NAVTTC
21. Elementary Food Preservation 3 TEVTA
22. Fruit Preservation, Packaging and Logistics 6 NAVTTC
Light Engineering
Sub-sector: Electrical/ Electronics
Duration 3 months 6 months 12 months
23. Electrical Wiring 3 TEVTA
24. Electrician 6 12 TEVTA TEVTA
25. Electrical / Electronic Technician 3 6 TEVTA NAVTTC
26. House Hold/ Home Appliances Repair 6 TEVTA
27. Motor Winder / Winding 3 6 12 TEVTA TEVTA TEVTA
28. PLC (Programmable Logical Control) 3 TEVTA
Sub-sector: Mechanical
Duration 3 months 6 months 12 months
29. CNC Machine Operator 3 TEVTA
30. CAD/CAM 6 CM&FT
31. CNC Maintenance 6 GTDMC
32. CNC Programmer 6 GTDMC
33. Fitter General 3 12 TEVTA TEVTA
34. HVACR 6 12 NAVTTC TEVTA
35. Machinist 6 TEVTA
36. Milling Machine Operator 3 TEVTA
37. Turner (Lathe Machine Operator) 3 TEVTA
38. Welder 3 6 TEVTA NAVTTC
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Surgical
Duration 3 months 6 months 12 months
39. Filing of Surgical Instruments 3 TEVTA
40. Fitting / Fixing of Surgical Instruments 3 TEVTA
41. Grinding of Surgical Instruments 3 TEVTA
42. Polishing of Surgical Instruments 3 TEVTA
Textile & Garments
Duration 3 months 6 months 12 months
43. CAD/CAM Computerized Pattern Designing 6 NAVTTC
44. Fabric Cutting Expert 3 TEVTA
45. Fashion Designing 6 12 NAVTTC NAVTTC
46. Industrial Stitching Machine Operator 3 TEVTA
47. Knitting Machine Mechanic 6 NAVTTC
48. Knitting Machine Operator 3 6 TEVTA NAVTTC
49. Pattern Drafting and Cutting (Hosiery) 6 NAVTTC
50. Production Planning & Control 6 NAVTTC
51. Quality Control in Garments 6 NAVTTC
52. Sportswear Stitcher 6 NAVTTC
53. Stitching Machine Mechanic 6 NAVTTC
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Annexure B: Indicative List of Skills Required4
MechanicalOccupation Skills
CAD
Sketching;3D Solid Modeling;Generation of part and assembly drawings;Surface modeling techniques;Assembly of different parts
JIG and Fixture Design
Understand briefly the theoretical concepts of jigs and fixtures;Design the checking fixture on CAD software;Understand and practically perform the calibration of checking fixtures
Plastic Injection Mould Design
Plastic injection mould and materials;Injection, ejection and cooling systems;How to select proper mould base;Assembly and drafting of the mould components;Polishing techniques;How to calculate the cost mould;How to analyze mould on CAE software
Sheet Metal Die Design
Identify briefly the process layout of any sheet metal part;Design the dies on CAD software;Calculate the blank size on CAE Software;Calculate the estimated cost
Surgical & CutleryOccupation Skills
Die Maker
Reading and Understanding of drawings;Principles of Blanking and/ or Piercing Dies;Elementary Blank Dies and Pierce Dies;Bending;Screw Holes and Dowel Holes;Punches;Punches Mounted in Punch Plates;Die-Block Constructions;Strippers and Stock Guides;Shedders and Knockouts;Nest Gages;Pushers;Die Stops;Stock Material Utilization and Strip Layouts;Die Sets;Automatic Feeds;Cutting Stroke Adjustment;Die Fitting & Alignment;Measurement;Material Remover
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Hammer Man / Press Man /Shot Blasting Machine Operator
Construction of machine & its operations;Material Feeding;Material Remover;Sheet Cutting Optimization;Lubrication;Cutting Stroke Adjustment;Measurement;Edge Length and Thickness Control;Machine Maintenance;Die Fitting & Alignment;
Copy Milling Machine Operator
Construction of Machine;Machine Setting;Machine Operations;Machine Maintenance;Offsetting / Chamfering
Heat Treatment & Material Testing
Introduction to Heat Treatment;Classification of Heat Treatment Facilities;Types of Heat Treatment Processes;Salt Bath Process Equipment;Operational Controls;Process Flow of Heat Treatment;Quality Controls in Heat Treatment;Maintenance Techniques of Heat Treatment Equipment;Material Testing;Health & Safety
Riveting
Types of Rivets;Rivet materials;Calculation of rivet size;Riveting tools;Riveting procedure;
Electrolytic Polishing
Introduction to Electrolytic Polishing;Specimen Preparation;Safety Precautions;Electrolytic Equipment;Electrolyte Solutions;Etching;Electrolytic Etching;Passivation;
Laser Marking Machine Operator
Construction of Laser Marking Machine;Handling and Operation of Laser Marking Machine;Designing;Marking on different types of Materials;Safety Precautions
Handle Making (Cutlery)
Edge length and thickness control;Riveting;Fitting;Alignment
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GarmentsProcess Occupation Skills
Dyeing
Dyeing Machine Operator
Knowledge of Manual Winches, Soft Flows and High Temperature Pressure Machines;Fabric Loading and Unloading;Knowledge of different fabrics and blends;Chemical and Dye Dosing;Machine Washing and Boil Out;Machine Maintenance
Lab Technician
Knowledge of Dyes and Chemicals;Knowledge of Lab Apparatus;Knowledge of different fabrics and blends;Knowledge of Lab Dyeing Machines;Read, understand and compare Pantone Shade Book;Cleaning and maintenance of lab machines and apparatus
Finishing Machine Operator
Knowledge of different fabrics and blends;Hydro Extractor and Continuous Squeezing Machine Operations;Vertical and Horizontal Dryer Operations;Stenter Operations;Compactor Operations;Raising Machine Operations;Machine Maintenance
Embroidery Embroidery Machine Operator
Introduction to Textile Embroidery;Digital Embroidery Introduction;Digital Embroidery Machine Parts;Introduction to CAD/CAM Digital Embroidery Designing;Machine Operations & Maintenance;Applique Cutting & Finishing
Laundry/ Washing Laundry / Washing Machine Operator
Washing Machine Operations;Steam / Drying / Oven Operations;Scraping;Spraying
Meat & Dairy ProcessingOccupation Skills
Milker / Parlor OperatorOperation & Maintenance of Parlor;Hygiene;Maintain Operational Records
Parlor Technician Repair & Maintenance of Milking Parlor
Milk Quality Control Officer / Technician
Milk Quality Judgement;Milk Testing;Quality Control Measures;Milk Grading;Maintain Operational Records;Hygiene
Boiler Operator Boiler Machine Operations;Boiler Machine Maintenance / Repair;
Chiller Operator
Chiller Machine Operations;Chiller Machine Maintenance / Repair;Milk Storage;Hygiene
De-creamerDecreaming Machine Operations;Milk Quality Judgement;Hygiene
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Milk Product Maker
Machine Operations;Milk Quality Judgement;Mixing & Cooking Ingredients;Hygiene
Quality Control & Testing of Dairy Products
Milk Quality Judgement;Milk Testing;Quality Control Measures;Milk GradingMachine Operations;Milk Quality Judgement;Milk Storage;Hygiene
Livestock Farm Worker/ Lairage Operator
Judgement of Animal Weight/Age/Health;Feed Mixing/ Feedlot Management;Calf Bedding;De-worming;Spray of Medicine;Grazing;Animal Feeding / Fattening / Culling;Silage Making
Butcher
Halal Hygienic Slaughtering;Carcass Cutting;Carcass Handling & Storage;Deboning Line Operations;Meat Processing & Preservation;Meat Packaging;By-Product Processing;Waste Management;Quality Assurance
ConstructionOccupation Skills
False Ceiling Installer
Types of false ceilings;Materials used for false ceilings;Structural design and installation;Types of suspension methods;Cleaning & Maintenance;Electrical Installation;Compliance with Health & Safety regulations
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