Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Youth & Sports
Agency : Department of Youth Development
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Improving the Skills of ICT Literated Youth Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Company/Firm/Institution to Conduct Training on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Under the Project: “Improving the Skills of ICT Literated Youth Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology”
EOI Ref. No. : 34.01.0000.050.35.006.25-16
Date : 02/12/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Non_Development GOB
Development Partners :

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Improving the Skills of ICT Literated Youth Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology
EOI Closing Date and Time : 18/12/2025 12:30 PM
Publication Date : 07/12/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The proposed project is of national significance and plays a vital role in achieving the goals of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It aims to enhance the skills of ICT-knowledgeable youth through Artificial Intelligence (AI) training across 64 districts, where 9,600 participants will receive Basic AI Training, and 1,600 selected participants will receive Advanced AI Training. The key scope of this service assignment is to conduct AI based training at District level. All basic level and advance level training will reflect the project objective and outcome. SL Package No. Package Descriptions 1 SP-01 Dhaka Division (13 District) Mymensingh Division (04 District) 2 SP-02 Rajshahi Division (08 District) Rangpur Division (08 District) 3 SP-03 Barishal Division (06 District) Khulna Division (10 District) 4 SP-04 Chattogram Division (11 District) Sylhet Division (04 District) Note: 01. The firm may form a Joint Venture (JV) as per Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2006 and Public Procurement Rules (PPR) 2025 and not more than 03 (three) partners.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Given the importance and technical complexity of this initiative, the bidder must possess a strong technical background, and sufficient operational capacity to execute and sustain the project without interruption. Applicants must demonstrate adequate technical expertise, financial resources, and organizational processes to undertake this assignment effectively. Accordingly, the following are defined as the minimum eligibility criteria, and supporting documents must be submitted in the order listed below. 1. The firm/Company/institution must have at least 3 (three) years of experience in providing training related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies or ICT-related training programs. 2. The firm/Company/institution must have its own office/training center (Legal documents must be submitted) with well-equipped computer labs. Each lab consists of at least 26 PC’s, 1 projector, power supply and uninterrupted internet facilities and other suitable infrastructure in required district. The Pictures of labs for each district should be attached. 3. The applicant must submit three (03) work completion certificates from similar assignments completed within the last three (03) years, at least one (01) of which must have a project value of BDT 03.00 (Three) crore or more, and the total cumulative value of all submitted projects must be at least BDT 05.00 crore. 4. The shortlisted Training Firm/Consulting Firm/Institute/STP must commit, through a written undertaking, to ensuring employment for at least 60% of the skilled trainees. 5. The institution must have up to date Trade License, TIN, Tax Return Certificate and BIN Certificate. Must have at least 03 (three) years of Audit report (with DVC). 6. The applicant must have a minimum annual turnover of BDT 02.00 (Two) crore (The best for 02 (two) of the last 03 (Three) years. 7. Applicant have to submit original copy of liquid assets at least 05.00 (Five) Crore to conduct training activities effectively for each package. A short list of firms will be prepared upon evaluation of EOI of the eligible applicant and a ‘request for Proposal (RFP)’ documents will be issued in their favor. Firm will be selected using the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) methods as per Public Procurement Act (PPA-2006) and Public Procurement Rules (PPR-2025).
Other Details (if applicable) : 1. Membership of BASIS/ BACCO & ISO 9001 will get preference 2. Original Copies of Liquid Asset/Working Capital/Credit Line including Solvency Certificate issued by the Schedule Bank. 3. List of Team Personnel including their Name, Mobile Number, Email, Joining Date, Project Experience and Role, Academic Background & Years of Expertise. 4. List of proper equipment existing in each computer lab.
Association with foreign firms is :
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Atiqur Rahman
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director Improving the Skills of ICT Literated Youth through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Office of the Director General, Department of Youth Development, Jubo Bhaban, 108 Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 88-02-47113190, Fax : , Email : pd.ai@dyd.gov.bd
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders