RFP - Printing of Teacher Handbook (THB) & Student Handbook (SHB), Learning Enhancement Programme – TGTWREIS - Telangana

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Printing of Teacher Handbook (THB) & Student Handbook (SHB), Learning Enhancement Programme – TGTWREIS - Telangana

For Transform Learning Programme Implementation

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.

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.

Scope of Work

The selected vendor will:

• Print THB, (Teacher Hand Book), SHB (Student Hand Book), BL (Baseline Paper) and EL
• (Endline Papers) based on print-ready files provided by the organisation
• Support minor formatting adjustments (if required, especially for regional languages)
• Ensure high readability (fonts, spacing, contrast)
• Procure quality paper as specified
• Bind, package, and transport materials to designated location
• Provide sample proofs before bulk printing
• Replace defective/damaged copies at no additional cost

     
3.1 Printing Instructions

• Size: A4
• Pages: 1-130 (soft copy will be shared for THB & SHB)
• Pages: 1-12 (soft copy will be shared for BL & EL)
• Printing: 4-color (with illustrations & infographics) for THB & SHB
• Printing: Black & White for BL & EL
• Language: Telugu / English 
• Inner Paper: 80 GSM Maplitho
• Cover: 170 GSM matte/gloss (Only for THB & SHB)
• Binding: Up to 100 Pages center pinned , beyond 100 perfect binding 
• Quantity: as per attached annexures 

4. Key Requirements & Deliverables

• Experience in printing books
• Ability to handle regional languages and fonts accurately
• Able to handle huge order with previous track record 
• Pre-print digital proof
• Hard copy sample (1-2 sets) for approval
• Final printed materials (BL, EL, THB & SHB) 

• Proper packaging (moisture resistant, transport safe)
• Delivery to Nine locations as followed

Location 1 - District Regional Coordinator Office- TGTWREIS Adilabad District 

Location 2 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Rangareddy District

Location 3 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Mulugu District

Location 4 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Mahabubabad District

Location 5 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Mahabubnagar District

Location 6 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Medak District

Location 7 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Location 8 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Nalgonda District

Location 9 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Hanmakonda District

5. Timeline

• RFP Release Date: 13 August 2026
• Last Date for Submission: 19 August 2026
• Vendor Selection: 22 August 2026
• Proof Approval: 27 August 2026
• Final Delivery: SHBs and THBs shall be delivered to the Nine specified locations within 25 days of the Purchase Order (PO) being issued. 
• Baseline papers to be delivered to the Nine specified locations within 10 days from the date of Purchase Order (PO) issued.
• Endline Papers to be delivered to the Nine specified locations by 25 February 2027 

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, praveen@peopleforaction.org,
• Contact Person: Mr. Praveen Kumar, Sr. Project Officer & Phone - 9133433093
• Delivery address: 

Location 1 - District Regional Coordinator Office- TGTWREIS Adilabad District, 

Location 2 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Rangareddy District

Location 3 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Mulugu District

Location 4 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Mahabubabad District

Location 5 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Mahabubnagar District

Location 6 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Medak District

Location 7 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Bhadradri Kothagudem District

Location 8 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Nalgonda District

Location 9 - District Regional Coordinator Office - TGTWREIS Hanmakonda District

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.

Download Attachment: RFP for Printing of BL, EL, SHB & THB, Tribal Schools- 28 July.pdf