The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is the apex organization for development and coordination at national level for the programs relating to vocational training in the country. At present craft instructors are trained in 36 CITS Trades that covers 59 CTS Trades in 13 Sectors and the training is conducted in 28 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI), 6 State Government Institute of Training of Trainers (IToT) and 12 Private Institute of Training of Trainers with the capacity of 11230 seats.
2. The DGT, MSDE through this Notification No: DGT-CITS/9/2020-O/o DIR(CFIs) wishes to hire the services of a Firm/Agency to carry out a tracer study of trainees passed out from NSTIs/ITOTs. The objective of the study will be as follows:
(i) To carry out a tracer study of trainees passed out from NSTIs/ITOTs to understand their career progression in the labor market and delivering report(s) with quality data analysis and inferences according to the expectations and protocols, and within a timeframe defined by the DGT.
(ii) To evaluate the footprints of CITS on the beneficiaries and the training relevance to job markets/ livelihood activities,
(iii) Assessment required in regards to the employment status (wage or self or higher studies or apprenticeship) of the beneficiaries.
(iv) To measure the labor market performance of CITS and NSTIs/ITOTs disaggregated by gender and social groups.
(v) The purpose of tracer study is to explore changes for trainees in their professional career after obtained training from NSTIS/ITOTS.
(vi) To measure the long term benefits on beneficiaries in their career management.
3. The selected Firm/Agency is expected to engage with the DGT, and co-ordinate with State Departments dealing with NSTIs/ITOTs in all States/UTs to conduct “Tracer Study of Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) Trainees graduated from all NSTIs/ITOTs”
4. DGT now invites eligible Firms/Agencies to indicate their interest in providing these Services for conducting “Tracer Study of Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) Trainees graduated from all NSTIs/ITOTs”. Interested bidders must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
5. The shortlisting criteria is as follows:
The Organizations/Firms must provide information and documentary evidences to establish that they have – technical knowledge on TVET field, labor market and sufficient writing skills to carry out the tasks, Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience in research for any national/international agencies, knowledge and experience in vocational skills training programs, strong experience in conceptualizing and implementing tracer studies and similar assignments within the context of TVET and preferably in the context of India and excellent communication and report writing skills with a minimum Annual turnover of Rs.50 Crores. Minimum qualifying criteria, which include number of years of experience, turnover requirement, and required infrastructure, are:
a) Management competence, which includes suitable profiles with significant experience in TVET on conducting Tracer Studies, field- surveys, impact assessment quality control and assurance related engagements
b) Technical competence, which includes Firm’s specialization vis-à-vis the sectoral focus of the assignment in ToR, number of similar projects undertaken and proposed team for the assignment
c) Required supporting documents for experience and qualifying Criteria, CVs of proposed Key personnel, audited financial statement, certified copy of incorporation/constitution, undertaking for non-backlisting for this project as per the ToR.
d) Experience working in similar geographic regions of countries especially in India.
6. The set of the document must not exceed 100 pages and the compliance to the shortlisting criteria must be supported by relevant documentary proofs.
7. The attention of interested bidders is drawn to GFR 2017. Professional Agencies will be selected based on “Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)” method of selection, which will be applied upon achievement of minimum technical scores.
8. Further information can be obtained at the address given below during office hours from 10.00 hrs.to 17.00 hrs.
9. An indicative Terms of Reference (ToR) containing details of the assignment is available at URL: (https://dgt.gov.in/sites/default/files/TOR-TracerStudyCITS.pdf).
10. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form (hard copy) to the address given below through registered post/speed post/by hand within 21 days (15 February 2021) of release of advertisement (EoI) in department’s website by15:30 hours.
The Director (Instructor Training) Directorate General of Training,
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,
Room No. 218, 2nd Floor, Employment Exchange Building, Pusa Complex, New Delhi -110 005
Tele: +91 11 25802234
E-mail: jdtrdathyd-ts@nic.in
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