REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Procurement of STEM Material
Learning Equaliser with Science Capital- Telangana
1. Introduction
People For Action (PFA) is a not for profit registered under Societies Act 1860 with the registration no. 21476/52. To date, we have reached 12.9M students across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tripura and Telangana & Maharashtra and have set an audacious goal to reach 30 million students, which is 25% of all students in middle and secondary Government and Aided schools in the country by 2030.
2. Background
Transform Schools engages a broad community of students through Learning Enhancement Programme by providing (160 hours of annual structured, gender responsive learning model spanning Classes 6-9, designed to strengthen foundational and pre-requisite competencies, career readiness, and transition to higher secondary education will be implemented across all schools. It will integrate targeted instruction, teacher capacity building, and institutional support through annual co-creation and training, quality circles, and data-driven reviews and Palooza for adaptive learning and continuous assessment, will be employed to foster cumulative learning progress, equitable participation, and stronger transitions from secondary to higher secondary education.
3. Scope of Work
The selected vendor will:
- Supply the STEM material as per the list shared by the organisation
- Provide the printed material based on print-ready files provided by the organisation
- Bind, package, and transport materials to designated 3 locations
- Replace defective/damaged items at no additional cost
3.1 Printing Instructions
- Size: A4
- Printing: Black & White for xerox copies
- Language: Telugu / English
- Quantity: as per attached annexures
4. Key Requirements G Deliverables
- Able to handle huge order with previous track record
- Proper packaging (moisture resistant, transport safe)
- Delivery to Three locations as followed
5. Timeline
- RFP Release Date: 26 October 2026
- Last Date for Submission: 31 October 2026
- Vendor Selection: 3 November 2026
- Final Delivery: All material shall be delivered to the Three specified locations within 10 days of the Purchase Order (PO) being issued.
6. Eligibility Criteria
The agency must:
- Be registered (GST, PAN mandatory)
- Have minimum 3–5 years of experience in STEM material supply
- Have prior experience with bulk orders
- Have in-house or reliable printing infrastructure
7. Terms G Conditions
- All content & design remain property of People For Action
- Vendor must maintain confidentiality
- Rejection for poor-quality prints
- Penalty for delay in delivery (if impacting program rollout)
- Vendor must coordinate closely with local program team
8. Submission Details
- Mode: Email / Hard copy to Communication Office in sealed envelope
- Communication address: 1st Floor, 360, CBR building, Sultanpur, New Delhi - 110030
- Email: connect@peopleforaction.org , rafi@peopleforaction.org ,
- Contact Person: Mr. Mohammad Rafi, Project Lead & Phone - 9989261541
- Delivery address:
Billing Address - G-203, Subhasri Villa, AT Kantilo, , PO Khua, Sundarpada, Bhubaneswar 751002
For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below.