Request for Proposal (HCLF/RFP/Samuday/Livelihood/SD-GP/8626)

HCLFoundation, under its flagship programme Samuday, invites proposals for managing operations of a Multi-Skill Training Center in Sandila block of Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh.

About HCLFoundation:

HCLFoundation delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India through its flagship programmes and special initiatives. It is a not-for-profit organisation that strives to contribute towards national and international development goals, bringing about lasting positive impact in the lives of people, through long-term sustainable programmes.

HCLFoundation aims to alleviate poverty and achieve inclusive growth and development. Active community engagement ensures optimal long-term gains and upward accountability. It works through Life Cycle Based, Integrated Community Development Approach with a thematic focus on Education, Health, Skill Development and Livelihood, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response. Child protective strategies, inclusion, and gender transformative approaches remain central in all initiatives of HCLFoundation, thus ensuring comprehensive development. At present, HCLFoundation is implementing five flagship programmes, Samuday and HCLTech Grant – Rural Development programs; Uday and My Clean City – Urban Development programmes; Harit - Environment Action program and four special initiatives - Power of One, Sports for Change, Academy and My E-Haat.

For more details, please visit our website – https://www.hclfoundation.org

Description of RFP

As part of Samuday programme, HCLFoundation is implementing ‘Skill Development- Grassroots Professionals’ project in Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh. The project’s mission is to bridge rural skill gaps by creating a network of trained grassroots professionals who foster self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. The project is built on three pillars: Training (provide practical skills in grassroot trades); Certification (offer recognized certification to validate skills and enhance credibility), and Deployment (integrate skilled professionals into rural ecosystems for employment and enterprise development).

The project operates across three identified trades:

(i) Agriculture: creating agri-professionals who drive modern, sustainable farming;

(ii) Animal care: establishing a doorstep animal care service model ensuring timely and quality veterinary support; and

(iii) Industrial skilling: empowering local youth with industry-relevant skills for employment or entrepreneurship.

As part of this project, HCLFoundation is establishing a Skill Development Centre in Sandila, Hardoi, where youth will be trained and certified across multiple trades as per industrial demand and act as independent service providers to generate sustainable livelihoods.

Who Can Apply

• Not-for-Profit organizations with valid 12A & 80G certificates are preferred but the application is also open for private companies, Section 8 organizations, and for-profit agencies.
• The organization must have prior expertise in skill development / vocational training.
• The organization must be able to facilitate NSDC-aligned/ any Sector Skill Council (SSC)/ any other credible recognized certification for trainees.
• Prior experience of running skilling centres or training institutes will be an advantage.
• The organization must be willing and equipped to deploy qualified trainers, a centre manager, and support staff for the duration of the project.

Submission Details & Deadlines

• Please submit proposals (Technical & Financials/Budget) by 06 July 2026 as per mail to:

1. Technical proposal with organizational details (as per template) to be submitted to prasadp@hcltech.com  and anjali_g@hcltech.com
2.  Financial/proposed budget (as per annexure II) to be submitted to barua.d@hcltech.com

• Please send in your submissions with Subject Line in the given format: HCLF/RFP/ Samuday/Livelihood/SD-GP/_
• All enquiries regarding this RFP should be made before 25 June 2026 via email to prasadp@hcltech.com and anjali_g@hcltech.com.
• Proposals received after the due date will be liable for rejection.
• Proposal must include all the components mentioned above.
• We will adhere to strict activities-timeline listed as per Annexure 01. We encourage organizations to submit proposal and deliver the said work keeping the defined timelines as per the HCLFoundation’s Gantt Chart in Annexure 01.

To download the full RFP, click here: RFP invited for managing operations of a Multi-Skill Training Center