Skill Development And Entrepreneurship Department Tenders

The Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship functions under the MSDE and is responsible for enabling the skill-ecosystem across India—through programmes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and other skilling/entrepreneurship initiatives.

Tenders issued by the department cover a variety of categories: procurement of training equipment, IT hardware/software for skill labs, service contracts for training partner support, facility maintenance, and even maintenance of existing infrastructure. For instance, the eProcurement System lists a tender titled “Contract for repairing and maintenance of the furniture items...” under MSDE. Vendors participating in DSDE-tenders must align with Indian public procurement norms—registration, GST & PAN, MSME certificate (if applicable), bid security/EMD, and timely online submission.

Here are key segments and typical procurement-categories you should monitor:

1. Training Infrastructure & Equipment Supply: Supply of equipment for skill centres, training labs, hardware/software for digital training delivery.

2. IT/Digital Services & Software: Development or deployment of training-management systems, LMS portals, mobile apps for skill/entrepreneurship programmes.

3. Facility Maintenance / Support Services: Maintenance contracts for existing training centres, furniture/equipment servicing (as noted in MSDE’s tender list).

4. Entrepreneurship Support & Programme Services: Services related to incubation centres, workshops, mentoring programmes for startups & entrepreneurs.

Training Partner Engagements / Skilling Project Management: Empanelment or service delivery via training partners under national/state skill missions.

By aligning your business’s capability to one or more of these categories, you improve relevance and readiness for DSDE tenders.

Here’s a practical vendor-step-by-step guide for participating in DSDE tenders:

1. Register your firm: Ensure registration on the relevant e-procurement portal (for example, the MSDE/DSDE portal) and maintain valid GST, PAN, bank account and MSME registration (if applicable).

2. Monitor tender announcements: Regularly check the MSDE/DSDE “Tenders” section for new notices.

3. Download tender documents: Access the NIT/RFP, scope of work, eligibility criteria, EMD/bid security, submission instructions and timelines.

4. Prepare your bid:

4.1. Technical bid: Company profile, past experience in training/skill projects, compliance with specifications, statutory certificates.

4.2. Financial bid: Price schedule, rates for equipment/service, taxes, any scope deviations clearly stated.

5. Submit online before deadline: Upload all required documents before the closing date/time. Late submissions are normally rejected by the portal.

6. Evaluation & award: The technical bids are evaluated first; then financial bids of eligible vendors are opened. Award decision is communicated.

7. Contract award & execution: If selected, sign the contract/LOI, mobilise resources, execute the supply/service/works as per schedule and invoice per contract terms.

The primary portal for DSDE tenders is the MSDE/DSDE tender page, which lists active tenders and allows vendor access.

Vendors should bookmark the portal, use filters (category: supply/service/works; by closing date), and subscribe to alerts to avoid missing opportunities.

Additionally, aggregator websites list skill-development-tenders across India. Staying alert with these portals ensures you capture timely leads and prepare bids in advance.

Here’s why vendors should consider leveraging GeMTech PARAS when targeting DSDE tenders:

1. Vendor registration support via our service page GeM Portal Registration ensures you are properly registered and compliant with government procurement norms required for skill-development, training, equipment-supply and service tenders issued by DSDE.

2. Readiness assessment through GeM Vendor Assessment helps you benchmark your technical, financial and compliance readiness before participating in DSDE’s training, skilling, capacity-building or institutional-support projects.

3. Tender alert & tracking using our GeM Portal Tenders page keeps you updated on DSDE tenders and other skill-development procurement opportunities, ensuring you never miss key NITs or announcements.

4. Bid-document guidance: DSDE tenders often include specialised scopes such as training equipment specifications, service deliverables, performance indicators and outcome-based requirements. GeMTech PARAS assists you in interpreting NITs, BOQs and eligibility criteria, and in preparing structured, compliant technical and financial bids.

5. MSME & compliance advantage: Many DSDE and training-sector tenders allow preference or benefits for MSMEs. GeMTech PARAS guides you on correct MSME documentation, preference claims and compliance norms to enhance your bid strength for DSDE tenders.

Using these services along with your domain expertise will significantly improve your competitiveness in DSDE tendering.

1. What types of tenders does DSDE issue?

DSDE issues tenders for supply of training equipment, IT and digital services, facility maintenance, entrepreneurship-support services, and skilling/training-partner contracts.

2. Where can I find DSDE tender notices?

You can find DSDE tenders on the MSDE/DSDE tender portals under the tenders section, as well as on skill-development tender aggregator platforms.

3. Do I need to register before bidding?

Yes — vendor registration on the relevant procurement portal is mandatory, along with GST, PAN, bank details, and MSME certificate (if applicable).

4. Is an EMD or bid security required?

Yes — many DSDE tenders include Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Bid Security. Always check the tender document for the exact requirements.

5. Are MSMEs given preference in DSDE tenders?

Yes — MSMEs receive preference under government procurement policy, provided they hold valid MSME registration and claim the benefit correctly.

6. What documents are typically required?

Common documents include company profile, past experience in skilling/training projects, GST, PAN, financial statements, technical compliance documents, and proof of service-delivery capability.

7. How is the bid evaluation done?

The technical/eligibility bid is evaluated first. Financial bids of only technically qualified vendors are opened and evaluated as per the tender conditions.

8. Can I bid across categories (supply, services, works)?

Yes — you may bid across multiple categories as long as you meet the eligibility criteria of each DSDE tender you apply for.

9. What happens if I miss the submission deadline?

Late submissions are typically rejected automatically by the portal, so early preparation and timely submission are crucial.

10. How can GeMTech PARAS help me win a DSDE tender?

GeMTech PARAS provides support with vendor registration, readiness evaluation, tender-alert tracking, interpretation of bid documents, and MSME guidance—enhancing your bid’s compliance, structure and competitiveness.